<p>I was wondering what my chances were at HYPMS, Duke, Northwestern, and Johns Hopkins. I'm from the Midwest, so by comparison my school is pretty competitive. I'm a junior, so my full resume isn't available at the moment, but I can give some speculation (and in NO way do I intend on sounding pretentious.) I would be ever grateful for your input in any way, and I can offer my own chances. Preferred major- Biomedical engineering</p>
<p>GPA Unweighted- 3.9, weighted (5.0 for ap classes)- 4.2, 4.6 hopefully by end of junior year
(I have recieved a B+ in AP Euro and an A- in 2 english classes)
Class Rank- Our Class is the first to get rid of it, I was 2 before but now we're going by a cum laude system, so I'm not sure if even percentage will be availible</p>
<p>ACT- 34 Sophomore year and Freshman year (Does the year you get the score matter?)
English-29/35
Math-36/35
Science-36/34
Reading-36/30
Essay-no essay/10</p>
<p>SAT- 2220 Freshman year, will take again this year
800 Math
760 Reading
660 Writing</p>
<p>AP's- Physics C Mechanics-4(taking again this year, will the old score show?)
Calc AB-5
European History-4
This year-
Calc BC
Physics EM
AP Micro Econ
AP Macro Econ
AP Bio
AP Chem
AP Computer Science
AP Language</p>
<p>SAT II's- Currently none!,
But I plan on Chem Bio Math II and Physics, all I hope to get above 740</p>
<p>Freshman Schedule (No APs allowed freshman year)-
Honors Biology
Honors Physics
Honors Precalculus
Orchestra
PE/Business Management
Honors American Lit (was a sophomore class at my school, but I was allowed to move up due to middle school performance. I'm not sure whether that has a lasting effect upon the Admissions Officers)
Honors US History (same story as American Lit)
Spanish 2</p>
<p>Sophomore Schedule-
AP Physics C Mechanics
Honors Chemistry
Spanish 3
AP European History
AP Calc AB
Honors World Literature (I switched schools sophomore year, so I was put back into a sophomore English)
Honors Orchestra
(Study Hall)-I'm not sure how that'll affect my chances, but there wasn't anything else for me to take, and at that hour I spent practicing piano or rehearsing piano with others </p>
<p>Junior Year Schedule-
AP Chemistry (Chem and Bio are 2 hour classes at my school. Will that hurt my admissions?)
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Biology
AP Language
AP Computer Science
Honors Orchestra
(Study Hall) for this I entered an AP Spanish class, and while I was not qualified for it, I had to go through with this as this was the only option for my schedule. Is there a way for me to mention this in my application?
(Study Hall)/Mandatory Speech class, For the first study hall I joined the Academic Decathlon Team. (It's a class for a full year, but I worked something out to just be there for the first half. They really needed team members)</p>
<p>ONLINE COURSES JUNIOR YEAR- Through Johns Hopkins CTY and Stanford EPGY I am taking AP Micro and Macro Economics, Physics C E+M (these courses aren't offered at my school) and I'm taking Multivariable Calculus. I took an independent study of Calculus BC over the summer when I heard it would not fit in my schedule. If someone would, it would be helpful for me to hear just how instrumental these courses are in the admissions process. </p>
<p>Senior Year (PROJECTED)
Differential equations, either offered by the school at college if time permits or online
AP Music Theory
AP Literature
AP Government
AP Spanish (This time for real :))
Further College Economics
Honors Orchestra
---undecided
---undecided
Those two spots may go to physics/bio/chem college courses or I will take physics through Stanford EPGY</p>
<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS-</p>
<p>Piano- Studied for 5 years, Got an exemplary soloist award at a state piano competition (400/200000 kids recieve it) freshman year. Vying for one this year, but that's iffy
I was the pianist for the symphony orchestra Sophomore through senior year
I was a pianist for my middle school group
I was a pianist for a musical group my freshman year that focused on learning irish music by ear</p>
<p>Violin- Nothing much, I just play violin in my school orchestra. Depending on what award I get this year I may not even put it on my resume</p>
<p>Robotics (Programmer and Founder)-
At my freshman school, I was a programmer for the team. I then, at my new school, started a team my sophomore year, and we spent the entire year organizing one for both schools in the city, and this year my efforts are coming to fruition. We placed 4th at regionals my freshman year.</p>
<p>Forensics (Public Speaking)-
Freshman year I placed 3rd in the state,
And my sophomore year I got a gold at state, but this was through a different system
Im doing it junior and senior year</p>
<p>Physics Olympiad-
Started this year, have no idea where this'll go. But, I'm Co Founder and VP of the club. </p>
<p>Physics Tutor-
I tutored not only my honors physics peers, but AP Physics students as well my freshman year while only in Honors physics. (60+ hours of volunteering)
This year I am a Physics C tutor, and the only one as no one else at our school has completed the course. </p>
<p>Tennis- Varsity Reserve freshman year, Varsity Sophomore year. </p>
<p>Community Service-
My main focus has been towards Special needs kids, and the various programs in the state that cater towards them. I am currently starting an autism awareness campaign in our school. I have been involved since before freshman year, all starting with me babysitting a child with special needs. From there, I have blossomed as a person and I have done quite a bit and intend on doing more to advance the cause.
Total Hours (About 150)
I have also volunteered at a hospital and assisted living center.
Total Hours (Roughly 50)</p>
<p>Gender- Male
Race- Asian (my downfall :P)
Income- >200k</p>
<p>Recs- I will get from physics teachers and one of my english teacher who is also my forensics coach. My guidance counselor likes me as well.</p>
<p>If you have any suggestions, even something like whether I should omit something on my common app or if I should create a focus (my ec's are kind of varied and don't pertain much to my major), or even change my major, do tell. </p>
<p>Thank you for reading this, and good or bad, thank you for your input!</p>