CMU Chance ED

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<p>Hello! Please chance me for CMU ED
<em>I switched high schools between freshmen and sophomore years, and the rigor of the new high school was very challenging, so I landed 2 C+ in sophomore year. I did get All A and 2 B+ junior year though</em></p>

<p>Intended Major: Computer Science
Ethnicity: Iranian (born in USA)</p>

<p>SATI: M: 720 Cr: 680 W: 700
SATII: Math 2: 750, (Taking Physics in October)</p>

<p>I go to a very competitive, medium private school in Florida. My high school does not rank, but I would say I'm in top 1/2 - 1/4 of my class. My weighted core GPA is 3.718 and weighted overall GPA is 3.833.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Band, Chorus, Theatre, Speech & Debate, Crew.</p>

<p>Leaderships: Speech Co-Captain for 1 year and Captain for 2 years, Tenor Section Leader for 1 year, Expected Tenor Section Leader and French Horn Section Leader next year.</p>

<p>Classes:
9th
AP Human Geography
Algebra 2 Honors
English I Honors
Spanish III Honors
Biology Honors
Speech & Debate I</p>

<p><em>Transferred High Schools</em>
Summer: Geometry</p>

<p>10th
Pre-Calculus Honors
US History Honors
English II
Spanish III
Chemistry Honors
AP Computer Science
Chorus</p>

<p>11th
AP Calculus AB
Post AP Computer Science
English III Honors
Physics Honors
Spanish IV
AP Psychology
Band</p>

<p>12th
AP Calculus BC
Post-Post AP Computer Science
AP English Literature
AP Physics C
Post AP Psychology
AP Micro/Macro Economics
Band
Chorus
<em>Either AP Spanish Language or Spanish V</em></p>

<p>Extra:
100+ Community Service (Mostly from managing Speech & Debate tournaments)
I speak 3 languages fluently</p>

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<p>Your unweighted GPA is probably less than 3.7 since your weighted for core classes is 3.8. So you are bit lower than average. Your standardized test scores are on par. Also, try to add some CS related ECs. You seem passionate about singing so perhaps send in also a tape to add a different dimension to your profile.</p>

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<p>@ognopgod, thanks a lot for your advice! But do I have a chance for the School of Computer Science? And also how are my chances regular decision as well?</p>

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<p>Applying early give you a little bit higher acceptance rate 35% (ED) than average 27%. So it does give you a bit of a bump. If finances are not an issue, apply early. I think you do have a chance but if you have access to naviance or know acceptance history from other students in the previous years at your school, you can have a better idea how you stack up. However, naviance does not take into account legacy, athletes, etc.</p>

<p>Also, have you visited? If you can, do try to visit especially if you are planning to apply early. You want to see if you actually like the school and CMU does take interest into account. You can also set up an interview on campus as well (or in your hometown). My son is thinking to apply as well but he is looking to majoring in finance. He is also half-Iranian. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Bump10char</p>

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<p>@ognopgod or anybody else: Do you think I have a shot at JHU ED. I have a relative who works there, too.</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>