Could I get in? UVA, UNC, NEU

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi everyone! I am applying, regular decision, to University of Virginia, University of North Carolina, and Northeastern University. What are my chances of getting into these schools, and what could I do to improve them? (These are not the only schools I am applying to. I have several other match/safeties)

Basics:
From Virginia
Female
Hispanic
Low-Income
First Generation College Student

Academics:
Public School
GPA-3.65(UW) 4.1(W)
Class Rank- 34/542 (Top 10%)
ACT- 28 (Waiting on Oct 2015 scores)
AP Classes- Music Theory, Government, Statistic, Biology
Dual Enrollment- College Composition and Pre-Calculus
(All other classes have been Honors since Freshman Year)

Extracurriculars:
Marching Band (Rank Captain)
YMCA Regular Volunteer
Peer Tutor
Elementary School Tutor
Special Olympics Yearly Volunteer
Spanish Club
Science Club
Student Council Association
Interact Club
Keyettes (Elected as Treasurer)
BETA Club (Elected to Leadership Council)
(Heavy Emphasis on Volunteer Work)

Any comments or advice would be appreciated! Thank you!!!

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UNC-CH will be a reach as OOS. I cannot comment on the other schools.

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3.65 UW and 28 ACT are borderline for UVA in state. Top 10% of class is good (and class standing is more important than your numeric GPA). Hispanic, low income, and first generation college student all help your chances.

Try to narrow your EC focus to one or two activities that are most important to you, preferably activities that are a little unusual or uncommon for HS students. And of course, tighten up your essays and make them sparkle.

I would estimate your in state chances for UVA at better than 50-50.

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Thanks for the info