Chances? (Northwestern, Wesleyan, others)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a rising senior, and I'd like to know if I have the slightest chance of getting into the following schools:
-Northwestern
-University of Chicago
-Wesleyan University
-George Washington University
-UT Austin
-Rice
-Emory
Of course, these aren't the only schools I'm considering; I have a few safeties/matches picked out as well.
I'm planning on studying journalism, possibly with a double major or minor in political science</p>

<p>I'm a white female from Arkansas, and I go to a small charter school that has 6-12 grades; it's a harmony academy, if you're familiar with those. I'll be part of the school's fourth graduating class.
GPA: UW 3.8 W 4.25
Ranked 4/36</p>

<p>Senior classes:
AP English Lit
AP European History
AP Spanish Language
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Art
College Algebra
AP US Gov't and Politics
By the end of senior year, I'll have taken 10 AP courses.</p>

<p>ACT: 31
SAT: 2010, but I probably won't submit it because my SAT II scores were low</p>

<p>ECs:
-Mayor's Youth Council (9-10)
-Yearbook (article writing, editing) (11)
-Founded a mentoring program that matches a group of 6th grade girls with one or two high school girls, in order to ease the transition from elementary to middle school (11) I was very passionate about this, and put a lot of work into it; I think it may be the topic of one of my essays
-Unpaid internship with local Democratic Party from late September to Election Day; gained a lot of campaigning experience and had a leadership position on Election Day (11)
-National Honor Society (11-12)
-Science Quiz Bowl (12)</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Local library and science museum: 15 hrs
If I can consider my internship as volunteering (I did a lot of the same work as volunteers): 100 hrs
Mentoring: 50 hrs, with more next year
And I'll most likely get a lot of hours with NHS next year</p>

<p>Awards:
Principal's honor roll almost every semester
AP scholar</p>

<p>Recs:
Since my school is so small, I've had a few teachers for 2+ years and have a pretty good relationship with all of them. My English teacher for the last 4 years was promoted to assistant principal for next year, so I can get a good recommendation from her as well.</p>

<p>Essays:
I'm a fairly good writer, and I've already drafted one personal essay.</p>

<p>I'd really appreciate any feedback :)</p>

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<p>Since u will want to go to medill for w, that is a high reach. Your act is good not great, and ur ecs are a little weak. I think ut and Wesleyan r ur best options.
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<p>Thanks :slight_smile:
I’ll attempt to chance you now</p>

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<p>Also, I’m not sure how important this is, but I’m a first-generation college student.</p>

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<p>First generation could really help. I think your chances are good; make sure to write good essays and get best evaluations possible.</p>

<p>Good luck :)</p>

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<p>I think you have a good shot at these schools as long as you make your application stand out. It sounds like you will be getting good recs so having a good essay as well will also help! Good luck! (:</p>

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<p>“I think you have a good shot at these schools as long as you make your application stand out.”
Not true!</p>

<p>Coming from Arkansas will help your chances but Northwestern, Rice and Emory will be reach schools with 3.8GPA and 31 ACT.</p>

<p>Chicago will be a high reach school.</p>

<p>Good luck to you!</p>

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<p>Those are good stats man! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>Increase your ACT, and you’ll be more competitive. But, I think you have at least a slight chance at all of them. In fact, you could get into several for sure.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone :)</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>Can you guys tell me what you think of MY resume? I’m a rising junior from New York and we have 2 semesters per year. PENN is my dream.
Freshman: (first sem grade/second sem grade)
AP music theory: B+/A-
World History: A/A-
English I: A/A
Honors Geometry: B+/B
Biology: A+/A
French II: A/A-</p>

<p>Sophomore:
AP World History: B+/A-
Honors Alg II Trig: B/B-
French III: A-/A-
English: A/A
(Journalism I) School Newspaper:A/A-
Chemistry: A-/A-</p>

<p>End of this year:
Weighted is 4.14
Unweighted is 3.79 </p>

<p>Plans for next (Junior) year: will be getting straight A’s hopefully
AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP Calculus, Honors English III, Honors French IV, Creative Writing and Public Speaking, Journalism II (I’m now editor-in-chief for my paper), Peer Tutor for other students </p>

<p>Extra-Curricular Activities and Extra Stuff:
Model UN, Peer Tutor, editor-in-chief of my school paper, JV Tennis as a freshman, Winner of multiple piano competitions and passed level advanced of piano theory in New York State, Winner of a New York journalism competition (only 25 dollar prize), local hospital volunteer </p>

<p>AP test scores:
Music Theory: 4
Aural 4
Non-aural 5 </p>

<p>AP World History: 4 </p>

<p>SAT: I JUST took it the other day as a first practice at my town SAT center. Didn’t study for it whatsoever and almost fell asleep halfway through so hopefully my score will rise significantly.
Reading: 560
Writing: 580
Math: 660
*1800</p>

<p>UPENN IS MY DREAM, let me know if I have a chance :/</p>