Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>Hey everyone, I have been reading posts on CC for a while but decided to make my own account for some help and feedback. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.87 (Have 5 Bs on transcript, Will go up a little after this year ~3.9 range)
SAT I: 2360 (760 CR)
ACT: 33
SAT II: 800 French, 800 Biology, 740 Math II
AP Scores: Bio (5) Enviro (5) Stats (5) Psych (5) Lit (5) Calc AB (4)
(APs are only offered upper 2 years. Self studied APES as a Sophomore).
Senior Courseload: Honors Physics, Anatomy, Honors Literary Analysis, AP Chem, AP Euro, AP Gov, AP Econ, Health</p>

<p>I live in Boulder, Colorado… I go to a pretty decent school. Sends ~4 to Ivies per year.</p>

<p>ECs: </p>

<p>Captain of Varsity volleyball, (JV 1 year, V 3 years). All-Conference, All-State, and All-Academic awards, Varsity letter winner since 10th grade, MVP this year. </p>

<p>Co Captain of Varsity track (V all 4 years). V letter winner since 9th grade. All Conference/State/Academic. Won ‘Hardest Worker’ as a freshman. Owner of 5 School records and 2 State.</p>

<p>I do ballet at a private studio (No awards or anything, though)</p>

<p>NHS Member, running for an officer position next year as a senior.
Founder of French Honors Club at school, president.
Founder of All Ears for Autism Organization at school, president. (My little brother is autistic).
Secretary of Model United Nations at school</p>

<p>Job/Work/Volunteer Experience:</p>

<p>I am a model and also a part time cashier at Hollister Co. I also tutor students before school (Science). Total of ~400 Volunteer hours.</p>

<p>Organized a little ‘fashion show’ for little girls who need winter clothes in the Boulder area with 3 other friends. Made $5000 and received hundreds of winter wear which were all donated to elementary schools in the area.</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>Numerous athletic awards
National AP scholar
2nd place in State Science fair
Silver Key in Scholastic Awards for my writing</p>

<p>Hooks:
URM
Socio Economic Status <$30000</p>

<p>I plan to get my 2 teacher recs from my AP Bio teacher and my AP Lit teacher (I will have them again next year). I am pretty confident about the essays I’m planning on writing (or I at least have a solid idea of which topics I will emphasize :slight_smile: ). I am also planning towards a Pre Med track but not 100% decided.</p>

<p>I have 3 top schools I am really focusing on: Brown University, NYU, and Columbia University.
I’m thinking of applying early for one of them if I can narrow it down to just one. I seriously like all of them equally so i’m having a hard time, any ideas? People all around me have just suggested that I apply RD because I have a good chance, but I’m still unsure… Chances, tips, suggestions, are all welcome :slight_smile: Thank you!</p>

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<p>Maura,
I noticed you mentioned being a National AP scholar. However, the amount of AP’s you listed do not add up to what would qualify as a National AP Scholar. Could it be that you failed to list others ?</p>

<p>Also, do ensure you have safety schools. You’ve only mentioned three, two of which are reaches. I also urge you to look around this forum regarding NYU and FA packages.</p>

<p>I do not chance, but your post is looking good :cool:</p>

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<p>Thank you! And I’m sorry for the confusion, the AP scores I listed were only the ones that corresponded with the courses I took in school. I did self study more than what I listed above. Sorry that that wasn’t clear! :slight_smile: To elaborate on the URM status, I am an African American student.</p>

<p>Brown, NYU, and Columbia are my “dream schools”. I am planning on applying to those (if I don’t apply to any early), 2 matches, and 2 safeties.</p>

<p>Question is, which of those 3 should I apply using early action or decision? I really equally love those three equally…hmm.</p>

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<p>Oops. I received a 5 on the Physics B exam, not APES. I did receive a 5 on APES but via self study, I’m not really sure why I listed that…haha</p>

<p>Also I noticed you said 2/3 were reaches. Would you consider NYU a match for me?</p>

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<p>Question: What kind of SAT II scores do u need for Brown in US HISTORY? IN MATH II? IN CHEM? I know the percentiles are different than for the SAT I and I am finding the whole thing confusing. Yes, I am now that guy that everyone rolls their eyes at and says: GET A LIFE. HELP!</p>

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<p>Maura, I’m a bit confused. If you’re a junior (as you say you are in another recent post) and your school doesn’t have AP courses for anyone except juniors and seniors, how do you already know your scores for five AP tests? The results for this year’s tests aren’t out, and last year you would have been a sophomore. And if you’re a senior, why are you asking anyone to chance you when you should have picked a school by now?</p>