Chances for USC, NYU, Pitt, Tufts, others?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey, everyone, I know these posts can be a nuisance...I'm just curious! I'm currently a Junior in High School, so obviously SATs can be improved, and my grades/GPA are based on what I currently have and honestly believe I can maintain until this summer. I'm hoping to study Neuroscience, but of course am only going for my undergrad so that information isn't extremely vital... Thanks!</p>

<p>All of my classes listed as not AP are honors.. We are not allowed to take APs until Junior year. My school is a very competitive public high school in Massachusetts and my course load is considered to be somewhat rigorous for my school.</p>

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

<p>Classes:
Freshman Year:
1st Semester:
Geometry - B
English 9 - B+
Physical Science - B-
Health/Gym
2nd Semester:
World Civ - A
Environmental Science - A
Spanish II - A-
Foundation Studio (Art)/ Study
Sophomore Year:
1st Semester:
Biology - A
Spanish III - A-
Algebra II - A-
20th Century - A-
2nd Semester:
Algebra III - A-
English 10 - B+
Spanish IV - A-
Gym/Study
Junior Year:
1st Semester:
Chemistry - A
AP Statistics - A-
AP Spanish - A-
Psychology - A
Dominant Ideas (Very competitive english class, AP level work for honors credit. Includes note in transcript for level of difficulty) : B+
2nd Semester:
Anthropology - A
Pre-Calc - A
Gym/Health
Planning to take Senior Year:
AP Biology
AP English
Creative Writing
Anatomy
Physics
Calculus
Independent Study - AP Psychology</p>

<p>Stats/Test Scores
SAT: 1950 (I know I need to improve, I'm currently taking a course to help me, and am fairly confident I can get it up)
Have Yet to Take the ACTS
UW GPA: 3.66
W GPA: 4.21</p>

<p>ECs/Volunteer work
-Have had a lead in 5 shows since my Freshman Year of high school, including THE lead this past year. We are a very renowned theater program in the state, and have been named one of the best for a public high school on a number of occasions.
-Have been in at least 3-4 shows a year since 4th grade.
- Have been in 3 choirs spanning over 8 years, and have been taking voice lessons intermittently for 5.
- Founded a Church Youth Group at my Catholic Church
- Am a member of a youth council in my town that works with students to help improve our community. Only a selected number are admitted; we had to apply. This includes charity work
- 11 Years of town league baseball and 1 year of JV volleyball (Had to quit due to health issues)
- Over 70 Hours of community service at a local theatre company for kids.
- Helped with a group of 6th grade boys with a youth service in town to take them on field trips after school (i.e. bowling, golfing, etc) this past year, will do again next year.
- Take summer courses at MIT for Neuroscience, Statistics, and Photography.</p>

<p>Schools I would like to be chanced on:
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles
- New York University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Boston College
- Northeastern
- George Washington
- Tufts
- University of San Diego</p>

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<p>Yea I think you might have a pretty good to really good chance at NYU and USC. My sister got into NYU, Boston, all the UCs and a few other schools with a 1950 in SAT last year. Take a bunch of practice test for the ACT and SAT over the summer and take the tests again after the summer and you’ll be set. Good Luck</p>

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<p>you are in at NYU, USD, pitt, and probably george washington and northeastern</p>

<p>the rest i am not completely sure about. i think if you raised your SAT to a 2100+ your chances would be a lot better at the rest of the schools</p>

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<p>Thanks to both of you for your thoughtful responses!</p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Your EC’s are a little lacking. Your freshman year sucks, plain and simple, but since you improved over time, colleges might view that as a plus. You essentially have 5-6 AP classes total, which could be good or bad depending on your school. </p>

<p>I’d say you’re good for NYU and USC. I don’t know much about the other colleges.</p>

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<p>improve your SAT score and if possible your GPA and you’ll have a chance at all of those then</p>

<ul>
<li>University of Southern California, Los Angeles … Match/Reach for now … </li>
<li>New York University match</li>
<li>University of Pittsburgh …?</li>
<li>Boston College …?</li>
<li>Northeastern In … my friend just got in with a 1930 but he had a 4.0 GPA</li>
<li>George Washington ? </li>
<li>Tufts Reach</li>
<li>University of San Diego IN</li>
</ul>

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<p>If you can get your GPA to 3.7 and get a 2100 you should be in at all those schools.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the input…</p>

<p>By the way, if anyone has knowledge of Neuroscience Undergrad Programs or the curriculum at Northeastern, if you could reply here, that’s be great: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/1091388-behavioral-neuroscience-nu.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/northeastern-university/1091388-behavioral-neuroscience-nu.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Anyone else have an opinion?</p>

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<p>USC - Reach until you get your SAT/GPA up
New York University - High match
University of Pittsburgh - Match
Boston College - Not sure
Northeastern - Low Match, almost Safety
George Washington - Not sure
Tufts - Reach
University of San Diego - Safety</p>

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<p>I’m confident I’ll be able to get the SAT scores up, but I’m not too sure about the GPA. I’ll do my best though, thanks for the input!</p>