I am under pressure from my parents to excel. Chances for korean boy please??????

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Here is my tentative list of colleges that I plan to apply to. I know some of them seem WAY out of my league, and I plan to remove 1-2 ivies from the list below (only put it on my list to please parents - dont really want to apply there)</p>

<p>Cornell
Brown
Yale (only put this here cus parents want me to apply - I don't)
Williams
RISD
Carnegie Mellon
Wesleyan
Boston College</p>

<p>Grades:</p>

<p>SAT: 2000 (670M, 670W, 660CR) - I'm retaking it, projected to get 2150+
SAT II: Chemistry (700), Biology (700), Math IIC (taking)
APS: Studio Art-Drawing (5), US History (5), Chemistry (3 - witholding)</p>

<p>Here is the BIG problem: As a freshman, I slacked off.. SO much. and my grade has suffered TERRIBLY for it. but i straightened my head and worked hard in 10th and 11th grade. Hopefully, colleges will notice the upward trend?</p>

<p>9th grade average: B
10th grade average: A-
11th grade average: A
11th grade clases:
Precalculus (Honors)
Physics
AP Chemistry
English IV
U.S. History (III) - Our school does not offer AP USH
**Also, our school only allows students to take APS beginning JUNIOR YEAR
Also, we are only allowed to choose 2 electves junior year, and in order for me to have taken AP Chem, i needed to have taken Physics WITH it</p>

<p>12th grade courses: very rigorous
AP Psychology
AP Biology
AP English Language and Composition
AP AB Calculus
Biology Teaching Internship
Adv. Drawing & Painting</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: (our school begins in 7th grade)</p>

<p>President of ART CLUB for 3 years (Member for 5 years)
President of School's wall-painting community service program for 2 years (Member for 2 years)
Executive Board Member of Asian Cultural Society for 2 years (Member for 4 years)
Art Editor of School's Newspaper for 2 years (Member for 2 years)
Big Sib (1 year program where juniors mentor incoming 7th graders)
Member of Christian Youth Fellowship for 2 years</p>

<p>Achievements:
Silver Key in 2006 Scholastic Art Awards
Gold Key in 2007 Scholastic Art Awards
Gold Key in 2007 Scholastic Art Awards
Honorable Mention in 2007 Scholastic Art Awards
Leader in my Art school's summer abroad program in Italy
AP Scholar (since were only allowed to take up to 2 AP courses in our junior year, most juniors dont get this award - not sure if it helps me)
Exhibited Artwoks in Brooklyn Museum on 2 separate occasions
Exhibited Artwork in Colorado COllege
Exhibited Artwork in private gallery in Manhatttan</p>

<p>Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Scholar (Presitigious art program that selects only 60 artists nationwide to participate in rigorous art training with reknown artists as instructors)</p>

<p>Work experience: Volunteered for 3 years as veterinarian's assistant at North Shore Animal Hospital</p>

<p>Essay: Since i have so much activities relating to art, i thought that the college admissions would want to be another aspect of me - My essay is going to be about my working experience at the veterinary hospital</p>

<p>Reccomendations: excellent recs from my USH teacher and my Chem teacher (who taught me regular AND AP chem), supplementary rec from David Kapp (reknown artist in NY)</p>

<p>Supplements:
- Portfolio (got much praise at National Portfolio Day)
- Documentary that I filmed in italy, comparing the art of FLorence and Venice</p>

<p>Chances please? and please be honest but not mean. Yes, there is a BIG difference. Also, I'd appreciate it if u could give me constructive advice on how to maximize my chances. I know my grades arent that amazing, but I'm definitely gonna raise mY SAT I score and do well on MATH IIC.</p>

<p>sorry for the LONG post</p>

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<p>***i forgot</p>

<p>under extracurriculars, i forgot to include:</p>

<p>Publicity Secretary of our school's student government for 2 years (member for 4 years)</p>

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<p>Most colleges tend not to emphasize freshman year grades that much (although it obviously affects rank). However, I would be worried that you don't have that many safeties.<br>
Cornell-Reach
Brown-Reach
Yale (only put this here cus parents want me to apply - I don't)-Reach
Williams-Reach
RISD-???
Carnegie Mellon-Slight Reach/Reach
Wesleyan-???
Boston College-Match</p>

<p>What is going to hurt you a lot is that you have no spectacular scores, and your GPA and consequentially class rank, are hardly at, if not below, the average of those applying to many of your colleges. I really like your EC's since they're diverse, and that's a plus, but the two things aforementioned are really going to hurt. I would suggest trying to bring up your SATs not to 2150+, but 2200+, in order to be competitive with a lot of the schools you listed (Brown, Cornell, Williams, etc.) and, time permitting, retake SAT IIs. If you think its worth a shot, Cornell ED might boost your chances as well.</p>

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<p>low scores and GPA + korean so...
Cornell: high reach
Brown: high reach
Yale (only put this here cus parents want me to apply - I don't): high reach
Williams: high reach
RISD: match/reach
Carnegie Mellon: reach
Wesleyan: match
Boston College: match</p>

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<p>Make sure you're not applying just because of your parents. You're the one going to college. Most of the colleges you have listed are longshots for you with your current scores and grades. You seem interested in art, which to me, is more unique than sciences. Make sure you get your SAT over 2100 and get good grades the first semester of Senior year. I disagree about your essay choice. Colleges what to see what you're passionate about. If you've spent so much time focusing on artwork, write an expressive essay regarding art and connect it to yourself or to a broader, global perspective. Hopefully I've made some sense, good luck with applications.</p>

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<p>how rainmaker. that helped a lot. thanks :)</p>

<p>and my practice SAT scores are projected 2150.</p>

<p>i stillhave a month to study for the SAT I. hopefully i can get at least 2200 by then</p>

<p>and our school does not do GPAS/ranks</p>

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<p>What schools you do u guys reccomend that i look into as other reaches/matches/especially safeties?</p>

<p>i prefer a school like brown, where freedom to challenge oneself in a variety of classes is widespread. I want a beautiful campus, great community and nice weather.</p>

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<p>they are all reaches</p>

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<p>can anyone reply to my question above?</p>