Chances Jerome Fisher, Berkeley EECS, Uchicago, MIT, Stanford

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi. I was deferred from Princeton early so now I am reevaluating my college choices. Realistically, I've become really interested in Berkeley's Engineering School (I applied to EECS) , Penn's engineering school (especially if I could get into Jerome Fisher, but of course the more realistically scenario of not getting in) and Uchicago. I was wondering if you anyone could help me evaluate realistically what I'll probably be deciding between in the Spring (I am also applied to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and was accepted to UMich engineering) and where I should choose to go given my interests and goals. I am well-read in and interested in finance (I've done some trading with technical analysis) and EECS and their cross-section. I would ideally have a career in traditional hardware and software engineering or in finance (algorithmic trading.) I appreciate any and all input and will return the favor if requested.</p>

<p>My Info
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2320(800M, 800CR, 720W) 2270 best single (800M, 760CR, 710W)
ACT:nah
SAT II:math 2 :800 physics:800
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.77 (Including 3.4 freshman year)
UC GPA: 3.96 for junior and sophomore year
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):really no way of knowing, but should be top 10
ELC?: I'm in connecticut
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5s on BC, both Econs, both Govs, APUSH (5 tests)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics C, AP Chem, Multivariable Calc, AP Lit, AP Stats, Honors Latin Seminar (best you can do in Latin here), Independent AP Comp Sci study
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): I'm not that cool, just in school stuff like best at calculus or NHRP for being half-Mexican</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Golf, Finance Club President, Latin Club Consul (co-prez)
Job/Work Experience: Caddied, Hired to work golf operations at a country club, interned for an energy consulting firm in Mexico City (all during different summers)
Volunteer/Community service: I did some tutoring in a school program, but pretty dry and the internship was unpaid so technically it's volunteer work
Personal Statement: Wrote about how I became really academic and then how I bounced back from a life threatening illness during October this year to keep straight As. My Jerome Fisher essay does genuinely convey my passion for engineering and business and my ability to handle a rigorous course load.
Recommendations: They honestly should be pretty stellar, I think should have some check marks in the "one of the best I've taught/top 1% box" for both teachers</p>

<p>Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: I will
Intended Major: EECS (Economics at Uchicago) ESE at Penn EE at MIT
State (if domestic applicant): CT
Country (if international applicant): n/a
School Type:Public
Ethnicity: Half-Mexican
Gender:Male
Income Bracket:150,000 USD
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): Claro que soy huerro, pero soy Mexicano tambien</p>

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<p>Berkeley seems like the most likely scenario out of those colleges, as all of them are reaches for everyone. The fact that you are Mexican will help, but don’t count on getting into all of those schools.</p>

<p>Chance me! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1593643-chance-me-upenn-uva-chicago-michigan-usc.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1593643-chance-me-upenn-uva-chicago-michigan-usc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Berkeley - match</p>

<p>Jerome fisher - Rearch (I’d say your ECs are lacking - they do not show your passions a lot)</p>

<p>Chicago - they don’t even have engineering department lol</p>

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<p>Jerome Fisher - match
Berkeley - match</p>

<p>Stanford - reach
MIT - reach
Harvard - reach</p>

<p>Although they are reaches, you still have a decent chance especially since you are URM and first generation. Also, very impressive subject test scores!</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=1597054[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=1597054&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Wow I’m surprised to hear Jerome Fisher as a match, I hope my chances are in fact that strong. But I am actually not first gen. just a URM. Thanks for the response.</p>

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<p>also, what does bump mean?</p>

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<p>Jerome Fisher - high reach
Stanford - reach
MIT - high reach
Harvard - reach</p>

<p>Berkeley - match</p>

<p>I hate to say it I don’t think Jerome Fisher’s a match… it’s one of the more competitive undergrad programs in the country and I have no idea how anyone can distinguish themselves when thousands apply but only 50 or so are selected…</p>

<p>While many of these schools are reaches, I think you have an above-average application from the looks of it. It will come down to essays</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>JF,Stanford,MIT - reach
UChi,Berkeley - high match</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/carnegie-mellon-university/1603542-chance-scs-tepper.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/carnegie-mellon-university/1603542-chance-scs-tepper.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>JF, Stanford, MIT, UChi-reach
Berkeley-high match</p>

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<p>Jerome Fisher - high reach
Stanford - reach
MIT - high reach
Harvard - high reach</p>

<p>Berkeley - high match (you’ll probably get in)</p>

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<p>Jerome Fisher - High Reach
Berkeley - Low Reach
Stanford - High reach
MIT - High reach
Harvard - High reach
Chicago - Reach</p>

<p>You’re not very competitive and you’re applying to the most competitive schools. Your stats are good but your ECs and awards are completely lacking, especially for schools like Stanford and MIT.</p>

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<p>bump, bump, bump</p>