Chances Please

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>Asian-American Male. Competitive Public High School in NJ.
GPA: 3.53 UW. 4.24 W.
HS does not rank.
PSAT: 227. CR: 69. M: 80. W: 78.
SAT: 2210. CR: 690. M: 800. W: 720. [MC: 66. E: 10.]
SAT: 2260. CR: 730. M: 800. W: 730. [MC: 79. E: 7.]
SAT IIs: Math Level 2: 800. Chem: 770. US: 720.
APs: CompSci A: 5. CompSci AB: 5. Calc BC: 5. Chem: 5. US: 4.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Science Club (4 years)
Math Club (4 years)
Chess Club (4 years) <- officer
Ultimate Frisbee (4 years)
Freelance Programming and Web Design (5 years)
Rec Basketball (7 years)
Piano (10 years)</p>

<p>Awards:
Participated in a Technology Showcase
Several Math Awards
Several Piano Awards (including one 1st place in NJ, Delaware, & Pennsylvania)
Graduated from Chinese School
Graduated from Community Emergency Respones Training
National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>Volunteer/Work:
~250 hrs of volunteering, including web design, piano accompaniment, TA at chinese school
~1 hr/wk Computer Technician
~2 hr/wk Tutor for kids
~4 hr/wk Soccer Referee
~12 hr/wk Librarian</p>

<p>Applying to Tepper, MCS (mathematical sciences), H&SS (econ), and IS (concentration in business econ).</p>

<p>Can anyone also tell me more about Economics and Statistics, and Computational Finance? Thanks.</p>

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<p>you have a good shot</p>

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<p>Hey fiftytwocardpick, that's a very nice resume you have there. Your SATs are great and you've obviously taken a rigorous schedule. I would say you're almost a lock to get into the schools you mentioned.</p>

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<p>Do you think my low GPA will hurt me a lot?</p>

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<p>My intuition would say no because your weighted GPA is ver good and it's obvious that you've taken a rigorous schedule. Having already taken Calc BC before senior year will look quite good too. Are you planning on taking Multivariable Calc at a local college this school year? If possible, I would advise doing that because it looks really impressive to colleges.</p>

<p>Best of luck in the college process and feel free to ask any more questions or concerns you might have.</p>

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<p>My school offers multivariable calculus and I'm taking it. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Nice! Your chances seem really, really strong then. </p>

<p>Best of luck and feel free to ask any questions you might have now or in the future.</p>

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<p>Are you applying ED or RD?</p>