CMU Dietrich College Chances

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<p>I'm from a somewhat competitive public school in NY.
I'm applying as a Decision Science major to Dietrich College and was wondering what my chances are and if there are any ways by which I can increase my chances.</p>

<p>GPA: 99.41 weighted, top 10% around 3.85 uw and 4.4 w</p>

<p>Testing:</p>

<p>ACT: 33 Composite 34E, 32M, 33R, 32S</p>

<p>SAT II:
Bio M:760
Physics: 730
math 2: 740</p>

<p>AP:
Human Geography: 5
World: 5
Computer Science:2 (Not sending)
Physics B: 5
US history:4
English Language and Composition:4
Bio:4</p>

<p>Senior Schedule: AP Physics C, AP Calc BC, AP Lit, AP Gov, AP Chem, AP Environmental Science</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Science Olympiad-founder and president
Model UN-treasurer
NHS-in charge of the school's peer tutoring program
Independent Research Science-Vice President
Math Club
Academic Quiz-bowl Team
Science Bowl
Varsity Soccer-Captain
Varsity Tennis-will be captain in spring
Middle school Science Olympiad-assistant coach (9th Grade)</p>

<p>Awards:
1st Place in the Long Island Championship of the National Geography Olympiad
2nd Place in Medicine and Health at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair
1st in District Science Fair
2 Honorable mentions at International Model UN Conference
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester
AP Scholar with distinction
Medals from regional Science Olympiad Competition
Merit award at Long Island Science Congress</p>

<p>Other:</p>

<p>Will be co-author of journal to be published in December
Internship in an Anthropology lab at Stony Brook University
Taught a Sunday school class for 2 years
40 hours peer tutoring
Summer classes at Cold Spring Harbor Lab</p>

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<p>@fm2314‌</p>

<p>Current Dietrich student freshman here.</p>

<p>You’re competitive — you’d be competitive at literally any school in the country. The only things I can think of that would give you a better shot are A) showing interest and B) killer essays. Otherwise, you’re in the hands of fate.</p>

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<p>Agree with @sockersocket. Your essay needs to be top notch. My D is a Decision Science major at CMU and loves it. It is competitive in that there are not many colleges that offer an undergrad degree in Decision Sciences(mostly they are grad degrees) and CMU has the best program in the country. </p>

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<p>^ I am so glad you chimed in! My D is very interested in this major- Decision Sciences. However, she has as yet not had any classes in logic, economics, philosophy that might guide her as to whether it is something she really wants to devote herself long term. How did your D decide on this major? What career opportunities is she hoping for with this major? Any inf would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, what were her stats from high school?</p>

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@goingnutsmom I PM’d you.