<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm really interested in getting into Brown or Tufts, and I'm aware that my chances are extremely slim if nonexistent. I'd really appreciate any help with where I stand acceptance wise. I'll be applying Early Decision to either school if my chances are reasonable. </p>
<p>I've got a 3.54 unweighted GPA. I know it's very low. I was more or less fine until my first semester of junior year (Family troubles, grandfather passing away, financial troubles).</p>
<p>My school doesn't calculate weighted GPA or class rank.</p>
<p>I've taken AP Bio and AP US History and scored a 4 and a 5 respectively. I've got a fairly challenging schedule for senior year too.</p>
<p>I got a 2250 on my SATs. I only took them once.
Critical Reading- 790
Math- 700
Writing- 760 (10 on the essay)</p>
<p>I've taken 3 SAT II's.
Bio-700
US History- 690 (I'm retaking this one)
Math II- 690 (I'm retaking this one as well)</p>
<p>For the past couple summers I've shadowed doctors a couple times a week. Maybe 10-12 hours a week. I've seen open heart surgeries, general pediatric visits, etc.</p>
<p>I'm testing for my first degree black belt in karate (11 year commitment).
I'm president of the Robotics club in my school.
I've participated in Science Olympiad and the chess team.
I've played tennis for the past 8 or so years. I was on the JV team sophomore year.</p>
<p>I have great relationships with my teachers, so I don't think getting letters of recommendations will be a problem.</p>
<p>My parents are from India, though I was born in the States. I heard that this may make a different in the application process.</p>
<p>Thanks, I'd really appreciate it if someone would let me know how I stand.</p>