Do I have hope to getting in.. RD

-Unweighted GPA 3.3/4

Classes: APs: Economics, Environmental Science,
Honors: History 11,12 English, 11,12
Class rank/size: Buttom 50%, 350 Seniors

SAT: 510 Math, 480 CR, 430 W… Yes lol, absolutely terrible. Didn’t have enough insights…Started school in 3rd grade English is my 5th language.

-ECs- National STEM Camp (MESA) LASSO- based on Navy logistics and operations, and builds on skills in math, Microsoft Excel, teamwork and
Carnegie Mellon University- (AIU) Apprenticeship in Environmental and Civil Engineer (Green Design)
PA Society of Professional Engineers- (AIU )Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical,
Somali Bantu Community Association of Pittsburgh - Debates: Culture vs. Education
Planning committee, Assistants support, organized events, fund raised money.

Sports: Soccer 2 years,
Track/Field 2 years

Volunteer- Tutored ESL for 2 years
Soccer in the community

Skills: Proficient in multiple languages :Swahili, Arabic, English, and many Dialects
Computer Literacy: Utilizes operating systems including (Windows, OSx, and Linux)
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Apple iWork

Recommendations; Solid 8/10 Physics teacher loves me. Counselor 7/10
Essays/Supp: Very well written

Additional information- I’m Somali Bantu immigrant form Kenya (2005), My family have no background of education what so ever

First attended american school at the age of 9, Had to learn, this is why I lack in many areas.
I wish I can tell this to all the schools am I applying to but just can’t lol.

Hooks: URM, First Gen, Income Below 60K

If your essays are a good reflection of who you are, then you have good chance to get in. I got in as ED2 for Fall 2015, with 400 CR, 630 M, and 550 W. Really low scores but I made sure to enhance other parts of my application, such as essays and extra activities.