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Hi I am a junior from Illinois, and in my college searching journey I stumbled upon Tulane University, here are my stats so far and please be honest on what you think my chances are!!! Thanks!

Academics:
SAT: 1340 (superscored)
ACT: 27 (Reading 33, writing 29, math 26, science 25, proctor messed up time and was feeling nervous, I beelive in accordance to my GPA I can score at least a 30)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.2 W
My school is rigorous and sends numerous students to Ivy Leagues every year so this GPA was not easy to obtain

Senior year work load: Student Council, Argument/Debate, Philosophy/film, AP Psych, AP Macro, AP Computer Science, Precalculus, Concert Choir Honors (Did not have room for AP GOV, or AP Spanish )

AP/IB: Waiting on scores back on AP Lang, AP APUSh I predict I’ll get mostly 4s and 5s Got a 5 on Euro last year

Awards: Daughters of the American Revolution, Sugarman Award (Spanish excellency, Elected into JR. Leaders program

Extra Curriculars: Here we go!!
Tennis team (Varsity two years, JV starter two years)
NHS
VHGIVE (Exec Board)
STUCO (exec board, been involved since 7th grade)
VIP (Exec Board)
One Acts (acting) two lead roles, (Will direct next year)
Basketball, Frisbee Intramurals (started the frisbee intramurals)
Fresh-Soph Play
SPARK
Ping-Pong club
Junior Leaders (students are selected by the teachers)
Managed Girls Tennis

Volunteer/Community service: Habitat for Humanity 10 hours, +20 hours for Stuco/NHS, went to FMSC with family

Teacher Rec: Already got two teachers to agree, they should be very strong as I always have had strong relationships with my teachers

Jobs: Worked at a Summer Camp where I had an amazing impact on my kids . I can get a great rec from there

Other
State (if domestic applicant): IL
School Type: Public, extremely competitive
Ethnicity: White (Jewish)
Gender: Male
Hooks: Interview great, family friend is alumni, parents been divorced since I was 2 years old?

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The good: your GPA

The bad: You have no shot with a 27. I’m not sure on 1340 but that’s better. What is your single sitting SAT?

The hope: You can’t bring GPA up as a senior. You can bring test scores up. But you need to get to at least a 32. That’s a big jump. Your SAT is much better. Maybe focus on that. I’d shoot for at least 1450 but that is probably doable.

Last, Tulane cares about showing interest. Read Tulane Jeff’s blogs. Lots of good info. Lots of good info on old threads here too.

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My single sitting SAT is 1320, but I know they superscore, I believe I can at least get a 30 and I can at least get a 1390for my next two tests. Thanks for the reply and what are some good examples to show interest?

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Some ways to show interest are by visiting the school if possible, it not attend a Tulane in your Town even (can be found on admissions page, they occur in the fall). Be sure to complete the “optional” Why Tulane essay and write a good essay about why you want to attend Tulane- something specific to your goals and interests and how they relate to Tulane. Learn about the programs you are interested in, research opportunities, professors in the department, public service etc. Good luck!