Chanes for NU? RD

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<p>GPA: 3.7 (rigorous curriculum, top 100 hs)
SAT: 2020 ....Math - 670 CR - 640 W -710 (retaking. aiming for 2150)
SAT 2: Math 790 , Chem 690 (retaking aiming for 750)</p>

<p>Junior Year AP's: Microeconomics (4), Calculus AB (3 - :/ i got an A in the class. teacher was very surprised and she is writing my rec. oh well), </p>

<p>General Curriculum 9th to 11th: 3 yrs honors physics, 3 yrs honors chem, 2 yrs honors bio 3 yrs spanish, 3 yrs honors history, 3 yrs honors lit, lots of required engineering classes (b/c i'm in the eng. program)</p>

<p>Senior Year Course load: Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, AP Physics C, AP Chem, IB Spanish 5, World Lit II, required internship once a week </p>

<p>E/C: Internship w/ Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital Volunteer, Teacher's Assistant for summer classes kids K-8, Camp volunteer for kids with mental illnesses, battlebots board member, president of club aimed to help autistic children, Freshman and Sophomore Soccer, and member of SouthAsian Club and World Hunger Club</p>

<p>aimed major: biomedical engineering
no hook, out of state, middle class, plus i'm indian lol
also will be applying for regular decision b/c i will be taking tests up to november.</p>

<p>can i get a general idea of my chances please?
thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>I think you need to get the SAT math up if you are planning on engineering.</p>

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<p>Definitely! I always make silly mistakes on SAT Math. It’s funny how I got a 790 on Math 2, but my terrible sat math score. but say i get my math up very high what do you think of my chances?!</p>

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<p>RD is difficult. ED is your best bet. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>I see, sadly it must be RD, considering I might not get my financial need met for ED. With a tough situation for my parents concerning business, and 2 siblings, I really can’t be paying more than 30k a year for even the top schools on my list.</p>

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<p>i was in the same situation, i consistently scored 700s on the SAT I Math but got a 780 w/o studying on Math II. i just took a crapload of practice tests to improve my speed and then i was able to finish up math sections within 10-12 minutes and spend the rest of the time pouring over it to check for silly errors haha. it worked out and i got my score up. good luck!!</p>

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<p>amipat01</p>

<p>Have you looked at some of the financial aid calculators to see what air you’re likely to get? Though not perfect, they are pretty good.</p>

<p>ED – You’re probably making the right decision, not applying ED if financial aid is a necessity. However, the ED forms do say that you are permitted to revoke if the financial aid package does not enable you to attend. What you can’t do is shop packages. So, if NU is your first choice, but you’d go to school XX if the cost was … say $5000 less even if you could afford both, then you shouldn’t apply ED.</p>

<p>However, if NU is your number one choice, and the financial aid calculator says you’ll get sufficient money to attend, you might want to consider ED (recognizing you may have turn it down if you do not receive an adequate package).</p>

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<p>Metro -Thanks for the advice on the SAT math haha. I typically finish math early too, but some questions I just blank out on!! Hopefully my last shot October I have better luck.</p>

<p>Zephr - Considering I haven’t really visited the college, simply just extensive research through online means and talking to current students, also living pretty far away, I won’t be doing ED. Too many if factors, yaknow. Do you have solid financial calculators you recommend please? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Your SATs definitely hurt your chances.
Have you considered trying the ACT?</p>

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<p>Only apply ED if you are head-over-heels in love with NU as your clear #1 choice.</p>

<p>(same goes for any school…)</p>

<p>2020 is low for NU acceptees. You are right in aiming for a 2150, as that is almost exactly the average SAT score among accepted applicants.</p>

<p>3.7 – a hair low for Nothwestern, but definitely not a deal-breaker.</p>

<p>Get the SAT up and you’ll be a competitive applicant.</p>

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<p>I see. It all comes down to the SAT, I’ll definitely get that up! My last chance in October. I’m def. capable of a 800 on the math section, and will strive to improve reading as much as I can. Thanks for your opinions. And my 3.7 is low I know. If I went to my public highschool, getting a 3.9-4.0 would have been very easy, but I made the choice to apply to this county school with a very rigorous curriculum, and had to work hard for a 3.7 We’ll see how my choice affects college acceptances! Thanks again</p>

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<p>And for ACT, I’m not sure if I’ll find the time between studying for SAT, and Chem and Bio subject tests (JHU requires 3) while working hard for my first trimester classes. After I’m done with all my stuff, and take the December 8 ACT, will I get my results in time for regular decision?</p>

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<p>Well – it doesn’t <em>all</em> come down to the SAT – but a 2150 will definitely help. You should be encouraged by the fact that many who re-take the SAT (assuming they’ve studied/practiced…) improve on the second try.</p>

<p>So study, study, practice, practice, and re-take it with the added confidence that experience and practice provide.</p>

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<p>Gotcha, thanks. Actually it’s my third try too lol. First try was flat out terrible, second average, and third I need to get a great score. I’m wondering, if I decide to superscore, just using my 2nd and third SAT, will colleges like NU see all 3 tries? Or just the 2 I want to superscore? Because a 710 in writing is pretty good for me and I might end up keeping that. Because my first try is pretty bad.</p>