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<p>So I believe that I posted a thread similar to this awhile back, but I'm throwing in Case Western Reserve in as one of my possibilities instead of CMU since I never took the SAT subject tests. :] I left RPI and University of Rochester in in order to get another opinion on my chances at those as well.</p>

<p>All input is greatly appreciated. </p>

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<p>Education:</p>

<p>SAT:
Total: 2020
Math - 690
Verbal - 660
Writing - 670</p>

<p>These were on my first try. I will likely retake them in November or December, but my applications need to be sent in just a few months. I haven't taken the ACT. Is that advisable?</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 102.28
Unweighted GPA: 98.87
Class Rank: 1 of 92</p>

<p>Significant College Courses: JCC English 1510, 1530, 1540; JCC History 1540; JCC Math 1710 - 19 Credits (JCC = Jamestown Community College)</p>

<p>No APs; my school doesn't offer any. </p>

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<p>Honors/Awards:</p>

<p>-C.C.A.A. Div. I Scholar Athlete
-Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: 2009
-Boy’s State Nominee: 2009
-Jamestown Community College Dean’s List: 2009
-Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Nominee: 2009
-100 Club (100 on NYS Regents Exam): English, U.S History and Government: 2009
-Highest Average: Math A, Math IIAB, Global 9 H, English 9 H, Earth Science, Math B, Global 10 H, English 10 H, JCC U.S. History, Public Speaking, Pre-Calculus, JCC 1510, Health
-French Excellence Award: 2006 - 2008
-Alfred Regional Science Fair - 1st Place: 2007, 2008; 2nd Place: 2006, 2009
-Allegany-Limestone Science Fair – 1st Place: 2007, 2009; 3rd Place: 2006, 2008
-Olean Library Writing Contest - 1st Place: 2008; Honorable Mention: 2007
-Design News: Gadget Freak Contest Winner: 2009</p>

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<p>Activities/Sports:</p>

<p>-Soccer - Junior Varsity: 2006, 2007; Varsity: 2008, 2009
Enchanted Mountain Travel League: 2006-2009; YMCA Indoor League: 2007 - 2009
-Odyssey of the Mind: 2006-2008
-Science Fair (Alfred Regional and ALCS): 2006 - 2010
-Cattaraugus County Envirothon: 2007 - 2009
-Interact Club: 2007 – 2010
-National Honor Society: 2008 - 2010 NHS President: 2009-2010
-Varsity Track: 2009 - 2010
-All County Band (Trumpet): 2007-2009</p>

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<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>-Concession Stand Volunteer - Prepared food and managed a cash register at Allegany-Limestone Sports Events: 2006-2010
-Darfur Benefit Concert Staff - Organized and supervised a fundraiser concert at Allegany-Limestone High School: 2008
-Riverside Boat Race Referee - Recorded times for boat race participants at Allegany River Park: 2008
-Conservation Camp Counselor - Overlooked the transportation and behavior of fifth grade students during camp activities at Camp Rushford: 2009
-Warming House Meal Server - Prepared dinners at the Olean Warming House: 2009 - 2010
-Sleepout in the Swamp Participant - Slept on football field in boxes and raised money through sponsors: 2009</p>

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<p>Misc. Information:</p>

<p>-Caucasian
-Male
-Location: Allegany, NY
-First one in my family attending college (except Cornell; both parents attended. I don't think they donated much money though)
-Not sure what my dad's income is, but I'd assume 70k-120k. Mother is currently unemployed.
-Number of Apps from Your School: Most likely I'm the only one, except for at UB. </p>

<p>Recommendations and essays should be satisfactory, if nothing extremely special. </p>

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<p>I’m taking the SAT again this Saturday and the ACT on the 12. I’m having these sent to the colleges on my list. I’m wondering, I know they take the top scores from each section, but is it going to matter if say I happen to blow the CR with like a 550? I’m not planning on it, of course, but it just goes back to that theory of having a few bad hours of your life and having it help determine your future… not a fun thing to think about. I feel pretty comfortable with my 1350, if worst comes to worst this Saturday. </p>

<p>Also, I’m applying for Mechanical Engineering.</p>