Columbia, Yale, Princeton, U Chicago, USC, UT

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>As a junior:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2320 SS, 1st sitting (760 CR 800 M 760 W)
SAT II: 800 Math IIC (so far)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
Course Load: All university-level courses (a program)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Siemens semi, USABO semi, NMSF</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: French club / FNHS [3+ yrs] - National French Exam certificates, local awards; Band / Trumpet [6+ yrs] - UIL Solo and Ensemble Class I Ratings; local nonprofit English program <a href="currently%20chair%20/%20pres">participating 8+yrs</a> - ~$2k donations; Robotics <a href="committee%20leader">1 yr</a>; Latin club <a href="VP">1 yr</a>; Computer club <a href="VP">1 yr</a>, Research / research & science club [3+ yrs] - many regional and some state awards, innovation organization for university (Publicist); Engineering club, HOPE, NHS</p>

<p>I also like dancing and performance art (haha)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: N/A</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community service: Volunteering/internship at hospital (700+ hours) - went for >8 hours a day most days throughout the summer to help in the lab (was quite inspirational and motivating seeing the patients in the clinics); local English program (100+ hours); Teen Court (attorney; 50+ hours)</p>

<p>Summer Activities: Volunteering/internship at hospital (with an accepted publication); Research (a lot)</p>

<p>CA, USA
Public school
Asian
Male</p>

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<p>(not bragging)
(not humble-bragging)
(BUT sincerely) how can I make myself more interesting? looking back, my numbers and activities just seem very boring, or one-dimensional</p>

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<p>Columbia, Yale, Princeton and Chicago are all reaches but reachable for you (by default). I think you’re in at USC and UT Austin. </p>

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<p>Hmm thanks for the input… Besides the essays/possible interview, are there any ways to seem more of a human? (haha)</p>

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<p>All your stats and activities are great. You have a lot of leadership positions, seem to do well in competitions, and have great grades. 700 hours! thats really good. I volunteer at the hospital myself and have close to 250 over 1 1/2 years. Just curious, how strong do you think your essay and recommendation were? And who did you ask for your recommendations?</p>

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<p>USC/UT are matches
You should get into one of UChicago and Columbia
YP are reach but you have a chance
chance back- <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1632659-chance-above-average-student.html?new=1”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1632659-chance-above-average-student.html?new=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@Alpha101 thanks! I’m only a junior right now, so I guess I’ll be getting to those in a few months…
@Protein123 thanks as well, chanced!</p>

<p>Still, just looking at the number of rejects from these schools with such incredible stats/ECs kinda drains confidence… would anyone have suggestions for being more “three-dimensional”?</p>

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<p>UT is a low match. You are definitely in. USC is a match, you should probably get accepted. The rest are crap shoots. You have the grades to be considered. Your Internships hours should give you the push. You will get into at least one of UC, Yale, Columbia, Princeton
chance me-<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1633812-help-a-sophomore-out.html?new=1”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1633812-help-a-sophomore-out.html?new=1&lt;/a&gt; </p>