Chances (Top Schools)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am an Asian male, I know that puts me at a disadvantage.</p>

<p>The usual Asian package:
SAT: 2340 (CR:800, Math: 770, Writing: 770)
SAT II: US:780, Math II: 780, Chem: 790
Rank: 1
Grades: My school does not do a 4.0, we do it off a 100 scale; I have basically 100 in every class without weights.
Classes: I took the most rigorous schedule possible in my school. Took every AP offered except Art, Music Theory, Computer Science. Not because I wanted to look good to colleges but believe it or not, I genuinely do love learning.
National Merit Semifinalist (in the running for finalist)</p>

<p>Leadership:
President of National Honor Society (12th)
President of the Debate Team (11th, 12th)
Student Government: Junior Class Officer (11th), Student Government Leader (12th)
Lead Attorney of Mock Trial Team (11th, 12th)</p>

<p>My Passion:
Debate. I don't have a coach or team, I have worked like crazy to even be on par with students from other schools. I won a national tournament (UPenn) last year. My personal essay is on this.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Debate - see above
Mock Trial - see above
Violin - made it the Regional Orchestra, not State though :(
Tennis (varsity) - I love this sport to death, I might be more athletic than academic
Hospital Volunteer - I have over 300+ hours of volunteer work
Van Heusen Sales Associate - I sell nice clothes to people
Kimmel Cancer Center Research Intern - spent a summer doing research work, learning about cancer biology, co-author of a manuscript which is in preparation.</p>

<p>Other things to know about me:
I am a very real person. I only say this about because of the usual stereotypes applied to Asian males. I fit easily into social settings, love my girlfriend who is a freshman NYU, love my family. I want to grow up not only to be successful but genuinely want to make a difference in the world (I aspire to become a doctor). Also I want to be a great father, seriously. My supplemental essay reflects all of this strongly. </p>

<p>I hope that I am not simply another Asian male. I have not attempted to live my life separating myself from this stereotype, instead I live my life doing what I love. </p>

<p>Chance me please (Ivies or Ivy level schools)</p>

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<p>I’m the same way :)</p>

<p>In all honesty I think your resume is a little above average compared to most applicants to top schools, though there is the “typical Asian package.” But the way you convey your personality would give you a boost if I were an AO, simply because I can identify with it. Even non-Asian admissions officers can probably identify with it.</p>

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<p>Yes, being an Asian male is a “big” disadvantage.</p>

<p>HYPSM: Reach EA or RD (1 in 20 gets in)</p>

<p>Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth and Brown: Reach RD (1 in 10 gets in)
Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth and Brown: Good chances ED</p>

<p>Duke, Chicago: Reach RD (1 in 10 gets in)
Duke ED: Good Chances
Chicago EA: Good Chances</p>

<p>I think you have good chances (RD) at Cornell, NW, Rice, Vanderbilt and Georgetown.</p>

<p>You will get into some great colleges.</p>

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<p>“I genuinely do love learning.”</p>

<p>You will love U Chicago.</p>