Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>Rising Senior
GPA 3.9 (Top 5%).
AP Chem, Physics, Bio, American History, American Lit., Calc 1, so far.
Cal 2 and 3 at local selective liberal arts college (A in each).
SAT: 800, 800, 770.
ACT Composite: 36.
SAT II Math: 800.</p>

<p>Active math club, debate, orchestra.
State competition "excellence in strings."
Local youth orchestra and choir.</p>

<p>Tutor middle school math students.
Tutor freshman orchestra at high school.</p>

<p>Member: NHS and Environment Club.</p>

<p>These, I guess, are the most important points.</p>

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<p>Like most people (myself included when I was applying), you put too much emphasis on the numbers. </p>

<p>What does "excellence in strings" mean? You're the best in the state in your instrument?</p>

<p>Without further explanation of your EC's, I think they look subpar.</p>

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<p>I realize that numbers aren't everything. I am curious as to whether or not they give me a chance (are they in the ballpark?), and, if so, what kind of chance.</p>

<p>There are plenty more ECs.</p>

<p>Best in state is right wrt the instrument.</p>

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<p>Numbers are in the range. It's not like they could be much higher.</p>

<p>I agree with webhappy, nothing in the EC's seems to stand out. NHS and music stuff doesn't exactly mean much in Caltech admissions. They tend to focus on passion and talent in science and math.</p>

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<p>are you kidding? your numbers will get you literally a great shot everywhere. just yeah, get your ECs up</p>