<h2>Hey. First off, i really appreciate your help in evaluating me. Im really nervous about colleges, i applied ED Princeton University and the wait is killing me. In case i don't get in, Columbia is another place that i really admire for its research and music as well. What is my likelihood of going here? Do i need to improve on anything? etc.? If there are any other good schools ("match" schools preferably) that match my interests it'd be great if you can mention them as well. Thanks!</h2>
<p>-I'm an Asian Male from a really competitive school in Long Island, New York. Our school sends like 20+ students to Ivies each year.</p>
<p>Grade Point Average:
98 Weighted (Most demanding courseload)</p>
<p>SAT I:
Math: 800, Reading: 690, Writing: 690 8 Essay (2nd Seating)
Math: 760, Reading: 600, Writing: 720 11 Essay (1st Seating)
*(Highest Composite: 1490 M+R, 2210 M+R+W)</p>
<p>SAT II: (Top 3 As of Now)
Chemistry: 750
Math IC: 740
Biology M: 710
Math IIC: [waiting for score]</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Music Activities:
1. All-Eastern Symphonic Orchestra (12)
2. All-State String Orchestra (11-12)
3. All-County Orchestra {Principal Cellist} (9-12)
4. Long Island Orchestra {Associate Principal Cellist} (9-10)
5. C.W. Post Chamber Orchestra {Co-Principal Cellist} (10)
6. Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society (9-12):
-Ensemble won this Tri-State Area competition and performed at Alice Tully Hall.
*(Sending CD Recording of Solo/Ensemble and Supplementary Rec from music teacher, Music Resume, etc. as Arts Supplement package)</p>
<p>Community Service Activities:
1. President/Editor In Chief of Asthma and Smoking Awareness Newsletter (11-12)
2. Co-Founder of String Ensemble for Community Performances (9-12):
-paid/nonpaid performances at school district receptions, community forums, churches, weddings, parties, nursing homes, business conferences, etc.
*(Sending a sample Newsletter as a supplementary item to show dedication to community service)</p>
<p>Research Activities:
1. Findings made it to the American Geophysical Union as well as some University Natural Sciences Conventions.
2. Applied to Intel STS, Intel ISEF, Siemens Westinghouse, etc.
*(Sending Research Abstract and Supplementary Rec from mentor who is a Columbia University Alumni as supplementary items)</p>
<p>School Activities:
1. Vice President/Librarian of Tri-M National Music Honor Society (9-12)
2. Vice President of Spanish National Honor Society (10-12)
3. President/Treasurer of Chamber Orchestra (9-12)
4. Features Section Editor of School Newspaper (11-12)
5. County Qualifier for Mathletes (9-12)</p>
<p>Academic Honors:
1. National Merit Commended Scholar
2. Long Island Science Educators Leadership Association Award
-Awarded to one student in Long Island per year for excellence in science and leadership in class
3. Earth Science Leadership Award
-Awarded to two students in school for excellence in Earth Science
4. National Honor Society
5. National Spanish Honor Society
6. Honor Roll</p>
<p>Essay: I'd say unique. I talked about finding true value in a loss or something like that. English teacher said it was great. How i would think something differently from most people. </p>
<p>Recommendations: Really good i believe. One teacher said i could "get into harvard with it" lol haha. another teacher we're really close like emotionally too lol. guidance knows me very well, mentor and music teacher each gave a unique light on me, especially the music teacher.</p>
<p>Possible Fields of Major:
-Geosciences: Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, etc.
-Biochemistry</p>