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16 years old
Lives in CA
Senior this year coming up
Asian (Indian) (Second Generation)
Dad is an engineer in Silicon Valley, mom is in finance (Both college grads)

ACT - 33 (Retaking for a superscore)
SAT- 1990 (2080 superscored)

GPA- 3.19 UW/3.47 W
I’ve just found the high school learning environment to be really toxic and not conducive to my success. I excel better in a fast paced and in depth setting (AP classes). My GPA has been rising yearly as I take more AP classes, I just find myself not trying as much in classes that aren’t interesting to me.

AP Classes

World History (5)
Biology
Literature & Composition

US History

(Taking these next year)
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Government
Calculus AB
Language & Composition
Microeconomics (?)
Physics 1 (Probably)

I’ve gotten A’s or B’s in every single AP class I’ve taken.
I’ve just had a lot of trouble with Spanish (It’s so difficult in CA), but I haven’t failed any classes.
I know I didn’t fail any AP tests, I’m predicting 4/5 for the tests I just took this year.

EC/Achievements

Nationally ranked Parlimentary debater
Speech and Debate captain
Finalist @ the Stanford Invitational
1st place @ Coast Forensic League National Qualifiers

Guitar for 6 years

Captain of Varsity Pole Vault team since freshmen year

Lead organizer of a charity run that funds thousands of dollars for schools in rural India
Cofounder of a children’s literacy charity (donates books to children pediatric wards around the Bay Area)
Leadership role in Sankara Eye Foundation (Helps manage website and organize events)
Cofounder of children’s tutoring organization at my local library that just got eligible for a Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Internship with Boeing/Algae Biomass Organization
Internship with Contec-Replico Corporation
Part time job @ my family’s business since freshmen year

I’m not really active in school clubs (besides speech and debate), but I’ve been committed to the three charities I volunteer/help run.

I’m looking at any colleges, preferably ones with direct programs for finance/business.
My intended major is going to be something like a finance major with a minor in accounting and maybe another major in political science (not sure).

Colleges

Penn State
UT Austin
Virginia
Urbana-Champaign
USC
Washington University in St. Louis
Emory
SCU
Boston College/University
Michigan
LA
Santa Barbara
Davis
San Diego
Irvine
Berkeley
Norte Dame
NYU
Georgetown

I need colleges with a solid biology and finance programs, as I may pursue finance in a biological context (analyst for the biotech sector). PLEASE give me more suggestions.

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ACT is superb but GPA is kind of weak
Penn State- low reach
UT Austin- really depends on your class rank
Virginia- reach
Urbana-Champaign- low reach
USC- reach
Washington University in St. Louis- reach, but they might let your GPA slide because they like really high test scores
Emory- reach, apply to Oxford at Emory you should get in there
SCU- matach
Boston University- low reach
Michigan- reach
LA- ?
Santa Barbara- high match
Davis- high match
San Diego- low reach
Irvine- high match
Berkeley- reach
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Any other schools I should apply to?

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Look into University of Waschington for business, their location is superb with many big companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Starbucks
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DrDrizzy LA ==> UCLA

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think of applying to legacy schools. I think you are a strong candidate. UT Austin has as fair admission process so you have a high chance of getting in. well, Rice is really fabulous too.

well, George Washington, too.

Texas resident

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stellar applicant, opposite situation from mine though (good test scores, lowish gpa), i think you have a shot at any school on your list.

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I think your ECS are great and your ACT, but gpa might bring you down
Penn State-accept
UT Austin- don’t know enough
Virginia-accept
Urbana-Champaign-don’t know enough
USC- accept
Washington University in St. Louis-don’t know enough
Emory-reach
SCU
Boston College/University- low reach
Michigan- don’t know
LA- don’t know any of the California schools, I’m from NY
Santa Barbara- don’t know many of the California schools, I’m from NY
Davis- don’t know many of the California schools, I’m from NY
San Diego- don’t know many of the California schools, I’m from NY
Irvine- don’t know many of the California schools, I’m from NY
Berkeley-reach
Norte Dame-reach
NYU- accepted/low reach
Georgetown-reach

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Penn State-accept
UT Austin- don’t know enough
Virginia-accept most likely
Urbana-Champaign-don’t know enough
USC- accept
Washington University in St. Louis- accepted
Emory-reach maybe waitlist…
SCU- accept
Boston College/University- low reach
Michigan- reach
LA- match
Santa Barbara- accept
Davis- accept
San Diego- accccept probably
Irvine- accept
Berkeley-reach
Norte Dame-reach
NYU- accepted/low reach
Georgetown-reach

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/18605391#Comment_18605391

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Lol you have a good chance at most of your schools, but idk about NYU and Emory. Those are your low reaches I would guess. Anyways, best of luck pal!

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You have a great shot at most of the schools on your list. The only ones I would be concerned about are UVA, Illinois- Urbana/Champaign, and UC schools. Good luck!

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I would say you have a good chance at most of these, NYU and USC I’m not sure. If you write a great essay however you have s good chance at all of them.

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bump

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Your GPA is weak but I think everything else about your application is very strong. If you write a compelling essay, and have strong recs, I think you have a decent shot at many of these schools. What is your UC GPA?

Penn State: Match
UT Austin:
Virginia: Reach
Urbana-Champaign: High match
USC: High match
Washington University in St. Louis: Reach
Emory: Reach
SCU: Match
Boston College/University: High Match/Match
Michigan: Reach
LA: Reach
Santa Barbara: Match
Davis: Match
San Diego: Match
Irvine: Match
Berkeley: Reach
Norte Dame: Reach
NYU: High Match
Georgetown: Reach

Chance me back please! :slight_smile:
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Your GPA is a little weak, but ACT is good. I don’t think a retake is necessary. You seem like a good candidate for all of your schools. USC (SoCal?), WUSTL, Notre Dame, and Georgetown are reaches for almost anyone.
Chance me?
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Penn State: Safety
UT Austin: Match
Virginia: Reach
Urbana-Champaign: Safety
USC: Low reach
Washington University in St. Louis: Low reach
Emory: High match
SCU: Safety
Boston College/University: Low reach
Michigan: Low reach
LA: Low reach
Santa Barbara: High match
Davis: High match
San Diego: High match
Irvine: Match
Berkeley: Reach
Notre Dame: Low reach
NYU: Reach
Georgetown: Low reach

I’ve classed a lot of these as low reaches, which means (in my view) approximately a 15% chance. You’ll almost definitely get into one of those schools. Good luck.

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Great ECs and coursework, not sure about the GPA and SAT score, but ACT looks phenomenal.
Penn State- Safety
UT Austin- Match
Virginia- Reach
Urbana-Champaign-idk
USC-Match
Washington University in St. Louis- Reach
Emory-Reach
SCU- Safety, definitley
Boston College/University- Match
Michigan- High Match
LA- Match
Santa Barbara- Davis- Match
San Diego- Reach based on GPA
Irvine- Match
Berkeley- Reach
Norte Dame- Reach
NYU- Match
Georgetown- Reach
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bump?

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Great ECs and courseload. Your SAT could be better, and I’d recommend taking SAT IIs. Your GPA could be a lot better, but as long as you do well senior year and show an upward trend you’re good.
Your ECs are definitely your strong point, and should provide good content for your essays. I’d focus on quality essays to try and make up for your GPA.