Finally a senior! Chances at UCs and more

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys, I remember coming here as a sophomore and everyone told me to "relax and worry about chance threads later." Well, years have passed and it's that time, as I am now an incoming senior preparing for the application process. I am a very outgoing person, and I hope that shines through in my application. =)</p>

<p>Attending: Private Catholic High School in CA
Race: Filipino Male</p>

<p>The Grades:
Weighted GPA, Freshman 1st Semester : 4.271 (2 honors, 5 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Freshman 2nd Semester : 4.186 (2 honors, 5 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Sophomore 1st Semester : 4.514 (3 honors, 4 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Sophomore 2nd Semseter : 4.643 (3 honors, 4 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Junior 1st Semester : 4.671 (2 APs, 5 honors, 0 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Junior 1st Semester : 4.485 (2 APs, 5 honors, 0 college prep)
Weighted GPA, Cumulative : ~4.46
Counselor-calculated UC GPA : 4.19
Summary : 36 As, 5 Bs, 1 C, No Ds or Fs</p>

<p>Ranking: Top 7.5% (12/160)
SAT: 2070 - Math (690), CR (690), Writing (690)
SAT IIs: United States History (640), Math Level II (640)
APs so far: United States History (4), Chemistry (3)</p>

<p>Interest: Business-related fields</p>

<p>ECs and Stuff, ranked in order of skill & interest:
Speech & Debate [10/11/12]
- Varsity Squad Captain / Overall Team Captain
- Undefeated JV League Record
- Alumnus, Stanford National Forensic Institute
- State and National Qualifier</p>

<p>Distance Running [9/10/12]
- Track & Field, Sophomore Scholar Athlete (highest GPA on team)
- Track & Field, Varsity letter
- Cross Country</p>

<p>Webmaster [9/10/11/12]
- Owner of a speech & debate advice website
- Owner of an online fantasy game played worldwide
- Freelance programmer and web developer</p>

<p>Link Crew [11/12]
- Core Team Leader (slim 20-30% acceptance rate)</p>

<p>Awards and Other:
- 1 of 2 sophomores in class nominated to attend HOBY Leadership Seminar (Cal Central)
- CSF Member
- Degree of Special Distinction, Speech & Debate
- National Merit Scholar, used College Plans Reporting Service for UC Berkeley and Cornell University</p>

<p>Employment:
- Scanned medical records for Dad's hospitals for 2 summers.</p>

<p>There are smaller, insigificant extracurriculars and volunteer work I will not be listing on the application.</p>

<p>I will be applying for:
UC Berkeley
UC Los Angeles
UC San Diego
New York University
Cornell University (early possibly)
Boston University
University of Southern California</p>

<p>The "Maybes":
Stanford University
Georgetown University
University of Notre Dame</p>

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<p>I would say great chance at the UC's (though Berkeley is kind of shaky) and BU. NYU and USC are a possible chance because they have great business schools and a little more competitive. Cornell (Easier ivy, so better chance than HYP) is a little reach. As for the maybes, ND might be the easiest out of the three (GT and Stanford, hard to predict). Just try to raise up your SAT and SAT IIs and things will be good. Good Luck</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for the input, blayman. Cornell and Berkeley are my top two, and it's great to know that I have a fairly good chance at either.</p>

<p>I will probably apply to Cornell ED, does anyone know how much that helps my chances? :)</p>

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<p>Anyone? I don't know if bumping is allowed. :D</p>

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<p>The ones you listed you have a great shot at. The maybes ARE maybes, but your ethnicity may give you a boost.</p>

<p>You should try to boost your SAT scores though (especially the subjects)</p>

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<p>I would say you have great chances at all UCs except Berkley. Boston and USC are nice choices for you as well. I would say NYU as well, but their business program is tough. You have a chance at Cornell, it's a reach though. For the maybe schools, I would drop Stanford. Apply to Notre Dame or Georgetown. Pick only one. So in total you should have, 5 applications to work on, since UC has only one app. I believe. Try to bring up the SAT score. I would recommend trying the ACT on Sep. 13 as well. Chance me in return!</p>

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<p>I'd say you're in at the UCs, except maybe for UCB (but who knows). You're also a good match for NYU, BU, and USC. Cornell is a maybe/reach. What are you majoring in? Pick the "maybe" school that's best suited for you major.</p>