Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>College (LSA, engineering, etc.): Engineering
[ *] SAT: 1710 (CR 590, Math 600, Writing 620) (First try, retaking in oct)
[ *] SAT IIs (if sent): 630 US, Taking Math 1
[ *] ACT: 30 Writing= 8
[ *] unweighted GPA: 91.17
[ *] Rank: School does not rank
[ *] Other stats:
[ *] Subjective (ECs, special circumstances, etc): Medical Missionary to Tijuna Mexico for 1 week, Summer camp volunteer at my all Korean Church, Computer Tutor at community library, School Fencing and Badminton 11th and hopefully 12th, ----DECA(Business club), Astronomy, Computer Club, ACSL( computer club)= 9-12th grade, Model UN 9th.Academic Team 12th, Ocean Bowl Academic Team 12th.
[ *] Essays:didnt write it yet but I think it will be ok
[ *] Teacher Recs:good
[ *] Counselor Rec:good
[ *] Hook (legacy, recruited athlete, etc.):none
[ *) Location/Person:New York
[ *] State or Country: New York
[ *] School Type: Public
[ *] Ethnicity:Korean
[ *] Gender:Male
[ *] major strength/weakness: My GPA is a bit low(well below avg), but my weighted GPA is a 95. Only took 1 AP and plan on taking 3 senior year. SAT 2s are a bit low
[ *] Other Factors/questions: Since my SAT scores are pretty mediocre I'm thinking of only sending my ACT score. What do you guys think?</p>

<p>Thanks in Advance</p>

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<p>Do you fence foil? USFA? What's your rating?</p>

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<p>no epee, and none atm, havent really participated in any major tournements</p>

<p>but i am interested in fencing in college team or club</p>

<p>edit: yes im a member of USFA</p>

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<p>just curious why?</p>

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<p>OH just wondering. DOn't see a lot of other fencers here :p</p>

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<p>oh, lol wanna chance me? :D</p>

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<p>Hmm, not too sure-- I'm trying to get in here myself =P It's possible?</p>

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<p>Anything's possible, but I would say the odds are against you in a very competitive year. Your ACT is fair and your other scores are low by Tufts' standards. Your GPA and ECs are okay, but far from overwhelming. I would consider Tufts a reach.</p>