<p>I am currently a high school junior who is seeking some guidance as to how to improve my chances of acceptance. The following schools are my top choices for studying BME:</p>
<p>Georgia Institute of Technology
Johns Hopkins University
Vanderbilt University</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting accepted to these schools? How can I improve my chances? Thanks.</p>
<p>Stats: </p>
<p>ACT: 34
SAT: N/A
GPA UW: 4.0
GPA W: 4.95
Class Rank: 2/369
Subject Tests: Chem (770) Math II (770)
AP Classes - 2 as a sophomore (5's on both exams), 3 as a junior (hoping for 5's on all three), planning on 4 as a senior (probably 4's and 5's).
Dual Enrollment: Took two classes at a local university (music and biology)</p>
<p>NOTE: My school has one of the strongest engineering programs in the state. I have enrolled in several engineering courses ranging from biomedical sciences to software engineering courses. I don't know if this has any influence over the fact that I will be applying to an engineering major.</p>
<p>ECs
Varsity Track (4 years)
Varsity Diving (3 years) - Ranked within the state
JV Baseball (2 years)
Wind Ensemble (4 years) - Principal percussionist, Section leader
Jazz Band (4 years)
Fall Musical (2 years)
Marching Band (4 years) - Section leader (3 years)
Pep Band (4 years)
State Music Competition (8 state gold medals throughout high school career)
National Honors Society (2 years) - Running for secretary this year
Latin Honors Society (2 years)
Nature Club (2 years)
State Governmental Program (1 year)</p>
<p>Job/Work/Volunteer Experience:
Volunteer as a tutor for high school freshmen
Volunteer weekly in high school greenhouse
Summer CAD internship at local company
Research conducted at a local university</p>
<p>Recommendations and Essays:
I don't know at this point. I'm hoping that my recommendations and essays will both be strong.</p>