Chances for upper level schools

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I want to major in economics, or finance at some of the schools, but I'm not positive yet.</p>

<p>Colleges - ED to Vanderbilt, EA to Notre Dame and Villaova. RD to Colgate, Bucknell, Davidson, Emory. Have a few other safety schools</p>

<p>GPA- 3.83 UW (4.3 for A+), 4.46 W (few non honors classes freshman year)</p>

<p>3 APs junior year, 5 senior year (kids only start taking them as juniors)</p>

<p>High school sends much of the top ten percent to quality schools, I'm ranked around the top 10 percent</p>

<p>ACT- 30
Projected SATis at least 2100 (one sitting)</p>

<p>Extra Curricular- bunch of leadership activities outside of school, basketball varsity captain, FBLA, work a few jobs </p>

<p>Essay is definitely one of the stronger parts of my app, a lot of people really liked it. Supplements should be good</p>

<p>Just would like to know what chances are. Thanks!</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>10char</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re pretty much in the ballpark in respects to gpa. The schools you listed would be definite matches if you brought your ACT or SAT up a bit (just to be on the safe side especially if you have no hooks.) ECs are typical, but if your essays are as great as you say they are, then I’d be surprised if you didn’t get into any of your choices.</p>

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<p>gpa is fine but sat and act seem low
can you list more of your ecs?</p>

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<p>My ECs are a bit specific, so I don’t really want to list them. However, I have been told that they are quite strong, so I don’t think they’ll hurt me in any way (worst case scenario).</p>

<p>Would you advise retaking the SATs in November or December then?</p>

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<p>It would be a good idea. I think the ACT is easier to increase, but the SAT can be improved with a little more work. November may be too soon, but it all depends on how motivated you are to study. I’m not sure the December SAT would be considered if you’re applying EA or ED, so just check the deadlines for your specific schools to see if you can put off testing until then.</p>

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<p>I might just evaluate how it goes with my ED/EA schools, and then sign up to take the Jan. SAT test if I don’t find my admissions results suitable. Does this sound good?</p>

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<p>Good list of schools might add Holy Cross-very good alumni network in business.</p>

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<p>Are you in the top 10% or out of it. That makes a big difference ti some schools. Good grades and curriculum, but below average test scores for top schools. ECs good, but not anything out of the ordinary for applicants to top colleges.</p>

<p>Vanderbilt = high reach ED (less than 10%). Vanderbilt is very numbers focused and your scores are not even at their 25% mean level. I would suggest looking elsewhere for your ED. </p>

<p>Notre Dame, Emory, Davidson = reaches (10 - 33% RD). Test scores below their medians and rarely accept anyone outside of top 10% class rank. Might consider using ED at Davidson as they take a high percentage of those applicants and your metrics are in their ball park (assuming in top 10% of class). </p>

<p>Colgate, Bucknell = low reaches (33 to 50%). You are competitive for these schools, but nothing that you have described will stand out to them from many other competitive applicants. </p>

<p>Villanova = match (66 - 90%)</p>

<p>Agree with post that suggests you look at Holy Cross. Other places to consider – Fordham, Wake Forest, and Sewanee.</p>

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<p>So if I retake the SATs in November, I should be looking to get at least a 740 on CR and Math?</p>

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<p>I think Muckdog pretty much has it nailed as far as your stats go.</p>

<p>I agree.</p>