Chances Tulane EA... regular as well as Honors Program?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tulane University
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<p>Hey Everyone! I was just wondering what you think of my chances at this school:</p>

<p>Academics:
- Male, White, Long Island Public School Student
- 93.6 unweighted, 95 weighted GPA
- 11th – 2 AP’s (4-Bio, 5- US History)
- 12th- 4 AP’s (Psych, English Lit, Macro Economics, and US Government)
- 6 Honors Classes</p>

<p>Tests:
I’m only using my ACT score, b/c it was vastly superior to my SAT, and it covers my SAT 2 requirement, so here it is:
- 31 ACT Composite (about 1400 and 2070-2080 equivalent on the SAT)
o 35 Reading, 31 English, 29 Science, 28 Math
EC’s:
- VP of Model United Nations (biggest club in my school)
- Sports Editor and Assistant Advertising Editor for school newspaper
- VP of Wall Street Investors Club
- Member of DECA (Advanced to State Competition 3 years in a row; 11th – won 4th place in state and placed top-20 in International Conference in Anaheim)
- Member and Tutor of:
National Honors Society
Spanish Honors Society
Business Honors Society
- VP of Teen Advisory Board at Public Library (coordinating activities for teens)
- Mentor for Book Buddies (teaching students ages 3-9 to improve literacy skills)
- Leader in group Teens as Leaders, servicing disadvantaged Long Island community (Ronald McDonald House, walk-a-thons, etc)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- 2 summers (10th and 11th):
o Public Library (Summer Reading Mentor; teaching elementary school kids to improve literacy skills)
o Camp Counselor</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
- Terrific Essay (I think) --- describing my experiences in a “second home” --- West Hartford, and how it has shaped me
- Great Recs
- Met my admissions counselor twice and maintained communication with him
- Used Personal Application</p>

<p>Other Schools:
- Reaches: Brandeis, Emory, Oberlin, and William and Mary
- Match-Reach: Connecticut College
- Matches: Lehigh, GW, SUNY Geneseo
- Safeties: SUNY Albany Honors, SUNY Stony Brook Honors, Goucher
Posts please!</p>

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<p>I think you’re OK, especially if you’re not majoring in science/math. If you haven’t visited Tulane, you should do that ASAP … before decision day for sure.</p>

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<p>thanks NewHope! I’m planning to do a double major in psych/business w/ a minor in international relations, if that helps; and decision day, b/c I used EA and the Personal Application, is within the next 2 weeks, so I can’t visit; but appreciate the advice!</p>

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<p>I think your chances are excellent.</p>

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<p>awesome, thanks Vitrac!</p>

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<p>Agree with above, you should definitely get in. I see no weaknesses, your ACT in the upper mid-range of Tulane’s stats. Strong GPA, and you sufficiently challenged yourself with AP’s, scoring well on the 2 you took so far. You will probably get some merit money offered also, but that is harder to predict in your case. I would also say Honors Program is borderline, but not to worry. You can earn your way in by making the grades Freshman year, if they don’t make that offer up front.</p>

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<p>wow, thanks fallenchemist! really appreciate it!! :)</p>

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<p>and another quick question: Is Honors Program a separate application or do they give that to you in your acceptance letter?</p>

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<p>No separate application, every admitted student is considered. They tell you in the acceptance letter if you are in the Honors Program, so if it says nothing about it you were not. I never looked into it, but I suppose there is probably a form to fill out if you don’t get in at first and apply after freshman year.</p>

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<p>thanks fo chancing me,
It looks pretty good, your GPA is massive
and your ACT is higher than their average,
Also, your EC list is extensive, so I don’t think you will have a problem.
Good Luck</p>

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<p>Tulane traditionally takes students with stronger Verbal than math scores on standardized testing, so I agree- your chances look good. Do you consider it a match or a reach for you?</p>

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<p>haha, thanks guys… but I already got accepted last week!! :slight_smile: any way you can chance me on my thread for ALL of my schools? thanks!!</p>