Chances Plz for Somewhat EC/Award-Weak Asian in NJ

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<p>Information:</p>

<p>Eth: Asian
Sex: Male
State: NJ
Grade: 11
Major: Going to apply to one of Biochem/Biology/Chem/Molec Bio...you get the point.
School: Very Competitive (Lots of Asian nerds)
Courseload: Counselor has told me she will indicate "most rigorous" on app.
Grading System: (frosh/soph) A- = 90-95%; A = 95%+ :(
(junior) A - = 90-92%; A = 93%+ :)
*GPA is a combo of the two scales</p>

<p>*Estimated Frosh/Soph/Junior GPA: *</p>

<ul>
<li>UW - 3.82; W - 4.17</li>
</ul>

<p>Estimated Soph/Junior GPA:</p>

<ul>
<li>UW - 3.89; W - 4.33</li>
</ul>

<p>Rank:</p>

<ul>
<li>School doesn't rank. Likely somewhere in the top 5% of 700.</li>
</ul>

<p>AP's (Total of 11):</p>

<ul>
<li>Physics B (4)</li>
<li>Chemistry (Taking, Most Assuredly a 5)</li>
<li>Calculus BC (Just Took, Probably 4-5)</li>
<li>English Language and Composition (Taking, Maybe 3-5 (lol))</li>
<li>Computer Science A (Just Took, Likely 5)</li>
<li>Biology (next year)</li>
<li>Art History (next year, fine art requirement :P)</li>
<li>Economics (next year)</li>
<li>Statistics (next year)</li>
<li>English Literature (next year)</li>
<li>Computer Science AB (next year)</li>
</ul>

<p>*All other courses = Honors (except 2 yrs of Foreign Lang, PE, and 2 yrs of computer-related electives)</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT: M - 800; CR - 740; W - 800; T - 2340 (1540)
SAT IIs: Just Took: Chem (Prolly 770-800), Math II (Hopefully 800 like every other nerdy Asian kid), and possibly Bio and/or Physics (in October) </p>

<p>Recs:
Counselor - Awesome: I had an interview with her and she had some flattering comments about my personality = good sign?
Teachers - One good from Eng more about personality (not the highest eng grade in class unfortunately, running a high B+/low A- = considered one of our school's toughest classes). One likely awesome rec from AP Chem teacher talking about chem stuff I do.
Supplemental - Possibly JSA advisor (who is very fond of me). Definitely prof from Rutgers who was my research mentor.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>NJ Science League
- Partipant 10th-11th
- Competitive Testing in Chem I
- Qualifying Test followed by Regional Test each month from Jan. - Apr.
- Qualified last year in Chem I, but not in Chem II this year </p>

<p>NJ Chemistry Olympics
- Competition in chemistry entered in year of AP Chem (11th)
- Club meets every week from Jan. to competition day in May
- Entered Two Competitions: Two-person group writing research paper on chemical process and individual chemical nomenclature test.</p>

<p>Medical Careers Club
- Member 10th - 11th
- 11th Vice President</p>

<p>Science Competitor's Club
- Member 10th - 11th
- Officer 11th; Co-Prez 12th
- Going to be running NJ Chemistry Olympiad team next year.</p>

<p>Junior Statesmen of America
- Member 9th - 11th
- Club Officer 11th (I write our weekly resolutions, occasionally moderate debates, and speak frequently)
- New Jersey Region Cabinet Member 11th (write debates on state level for regional conventions)
- Significant involvement in politics/oratory = my other passion besides science.
- Running for VP for next year...we'll see. I will at least be an officer of the club next year though.</p>

<p>March of Dimes
- Member 10th - 11th
- Volunteer hours and fundraising
- Tedious but rewarding process = soliciting funds; selling tickets; organizing large-scale cultural show. </p>

<p>Genetics Research
- Summer of 2007; going back 2008
- 8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk for ~6-8 wks
- Research conducted with drosophila melanogaster; focused on determining the use of RNAi in restricting cancerous overgrowth caused by genetic mutations.
- Personally, this is my favorite activity; I'm in love with research and that's part of the reason I'm considering medicine </p>

<p>Piano
- 5 yrs
- Non-competitive Hobby</p>

<p>Community Service
- ~ 300 hrs
- Local hospital (oncology), senior center, and March of Dimes</p>

<p>Rec Tennis
- 8 yrs
- 3 hrs on most Saturdays
- Summer camp in summer of 2005 and 2006 at local club
- Non-competitive hobby </p>

<p>Robert Wood Johnson Mini-Medical Program
- Participated in a several week long program at RWJ Medical School consisting of 2 hr Wednesday seminars to talk w/ doctors, students, etc. Nothing big, but it's demonstrated interest right?</p>

<p>Leadership Summary:</p>

<ul>
<li>Current: JSA (Chapter and State), Science Competitor's Club</li>
<li>Next Year: JSA (Chapter and Region), Science Competitor's Club (Prez), Med Careers (VP). </li>
</ul>

<p>Honors, Recognitions, Awards, Programs (Kinda weak right now):</p>

<p>NJ Science League
- Recognition in 10th grade for regional competition
- Didn't qualify for regionals 11th in Chem II; only 4 out of 30-40 students make it and only the best of the best try out. Plus I didn't get a chance to study :(.</p>

<p>Commendation from Governor/NJ State Legislature
- For our entire chapter which set up a March of Dimes fundraiser that raised thousands of $'s.</p>

<p>JSA Best Speaker Awards
- Several in recognition of debate performance.</p>

<p>National Latin Exam
- Silver Medal in 9th; Gold Medal in 10th; Gold Medal 11th</p>

<p>National Honors Society/National Latin Honors Society
- 11th </p>

<p>Predicted National Merit Semifinalist
- PSAT: 226</p>

<p>Pending
- Other Competitions Planned/Participating: AP Scholar of Something, Chemistry Olympics, Siemen's Westinghouse/Intel (with additional research conducted over next summer)</p>

<p>Colleges:</p>

<ul>
<li>UPenn (ED)</li>
<li>JHU</li>
<li>Cornell</li>
<li>Duke</li>
<li>UMich</li>
<li>NYU</li>
<li>Rutgers (Safety I believe...with full tuition/room/board as well)</li>
</ul>

<p>Thanks for Reading!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot at UPenn ED.</p>

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<p>Wow. All these posts of future Ivy league attendees make me feel like I'm hopeless.</p>

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<p>And here I was thinking I didn't stand a chance after reading through some Ivy result threads. Well, these comments are reassuring, so thank you. And, I'm sure you'll end up in a great college (maybe an Ivy, don't give up!) runtime. I myself am not stressing about this tooooo much. I would be happy to pay nothing to attend Rutgers!</p>

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<p>bump 10chars</p>

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Somewhat EC/Award-Weak

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<p>Fake modesty ftl?</p>

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<p>It's not fake modesty, I am sincerely insecure about my resume. I don't have any super awards like USA olympiads nor do I have a varsity sport/play an instrument very well. So, I'm a bit concerned as to how colleges will view that. I'm hoping that as long as I demonstrate my passion for science, medicine, and politics (and tie them together somehow), I won't have much of a problem. But, thank you for your reply.</p>

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<p>okay bump...serious responses please!</p>

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<p>Penn(ED) -in.</p>

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<p>thx .</p>

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<p>YOU HAVE NO SHOT AT ANY OF THOSE SCHOOLS- YOUR ECS ARE WEAK AND YOUR SCHOOLS WILL HATE YOUR variety of things</p>

<p>basically you're a weak applicant</p>

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<p>dude thats crazy, u make me feel worthless lol....why are people becoming so increasingly competitive, i mean the undergrad college u go to really doesnt determine your fate, success, or the job u land in....its more about connections, being at the right place right time, good impression in interview, and decent college grades etc.</p>

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<p>yes, you are definitely an EC/Award-weak applicant. and while you're at it, maybe you should retake taht SAT. a 2340 is abysmal. that 740 will get you rejected at Rutgers, and needless to say every other school on your list.</p>

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<p>You have good chances :) I'd say they're matches for you... except Rutgers which is a safety. And this is me being pessimistic.</p>

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<p>Easily gets into UMich, Rutgers, NYU. 70% chance gets into Cornell, 60% will get into Duke. UPENN (ED)? - About 45%? JHU about 50%</p>

<p>These are just rough estimates based on nothing but my intuition.</p>

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<p>I agree with the serious answers above. You have a good chance at the schools on your list, but as you probably know, the Ivies and similar schools are a reach for everybody.</p>

<p>And folks, honestly, highly-qualified students like this REALLY ARE insecure about their qualifications. They aren't just bragging. Cut them a break.</p>

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<p>I have to admit that the science/tennis/piano combination shows up a lot on these chance threads. I was thinking that perhaps you could emphasize the politics/oratory activities and Latin and maybe not even mention piano and tennis. My D's friends got accepted this year to good schools without any sports activities so I don't really think sports is that important since you can demonstrate teamwork and leadership with your other activites. I think your main emphasis in your essays should be on your research activities since you seem very passionate and excited about that. You also seem to have a good list of schools. I would like to hear what other people think about what you should emphasize or not emphasize so you can stand out. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I don't think an applicant should ever decline to mention an activity that he spends significant time doing, unless it's something negative (i.e., playing video games). So I'd mention the tennis, but I agree that the emphasis should be on things where you've shown achievement and leadership.</p>

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<p>Thank you all for the feedback! No, I'm not trying to brag...I sincerely feel like I won't be able to beat out some of the other top kids at my school. I'm not a flawless candidate either (e.g. GPA). But, I'm glad to see that people think I have a good chance and I appreciate all the comments.</p>

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<p>Nice! Your stats is too good among many high school students. If your info is true, just wait for acceptance letters! I bet you will get least 1 of your top choices!</p>