I dare you to give me chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey, I think I figured out my final college list so this'll probably be my last chances thread. These are kinda in order of preference.</p>

<p>(ED)Cornell-COE
Columbia-SEAS
Carnegie Mellon-CIT
Johns Hopkins-WSE
University of Virginia
Maryland-College Park
Lehigh</p>

<p>About Me:</p>

<p>Mechanical Engineering major. So here are my stats. BTW, I live in Maryland, I am an over-represented minority, Male, not poor or rich (My parents saved up enough, so money's not a problem) and am a junior at a competitive public school.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>SAT: 2300 (760M, 740V, 800W(10E))
SAT II:
Chemistry: 800
Math 2c: 790
World History: 680
GPA: Unweighted 3.95/4.00 (Got a B in english this year)
Weighted: 4.66
Rank: top 10-15ish/435 (should be higher, but so many people chose classes just because they are weighted and i took a few major-related unweighted electives.)
AP: (10th grade) US gov and pol (5)
(11th grade) chem (5), calc ab (5), world history (4), and english language (4)
(12th grade) physics (both of the C ones), english literature, and calc bc
EC's: (Not great)
-National Honor Society (did my community service requirements for this)
-Maryland Technology Honor Society (didn't do much)
-Future Business Leaders of America (didn't do much)
-Piano (umm...yea)
-Tae kwon do (black belt, demo team)
-An internship at NASA last summer
-Will Volunteer a ton at a hospital this summer (like 132 hours)
-Enrolled in a tech-magnet program at my school where i go to an applications and research laboratory and have a 2-period class there (we built an electrathon vehicle, its like a battery-powered racer that we can drive around in); will do a different project next year, maybe a robot
Teacher Recs: Pretty average (i dont do anything class) not bad, but average
Essay: Will be okay, im not really great at writting, i only got an 800 on the SAT cuz i aced the MC (I'll probably talk about my experience building an electrathon car with my class)
Other: Perfect attendence throughout high school, (that's all i can think of now), i own't get national merit semi-finalistness becuase i got 220 and Maryland's cut-off is 222 :eek:.</p>

<p>Yea, i know my EC's are weak, but im kinda a lazy person.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance, for any replies.</p>

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<p>Sorry for the generalization, but I don't have much time. :)</p>

<p>Basically. I'd say you should try for leadership opportunities in EC's if you still can. ^^</p>

<p>I'd say you have great chances at all. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Great #'s btw.</p>

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<p>sucks to be in maryland...i live in tex and i got 220...and i think that enough :).</p>

<p>anyway, ur scores look good.
cornell ED-match or even strong match
JHU-even stronger match
UVA: slight reach (out-of-state)
Car-melo: strong match</p>

<p>so basically...try higher...lol</p>

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<p>I think your numbers are very good for Columbia SEAS since admission into it is easier than Columbia College.</p>

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<p>
[quote]
Basically. I'd say you should try for leadership opportunities in EC's if you still can. ^^[\quote]</p>

<p>It's probably too late since most positions are already elected, and besides if i took a leadership role i might be obligated to DO something :eek:.</p>

<p>Thanks for your replies. I think this list is reaching high enough considering the mediocrity in my EC's, and probably in my recs and essay.</p>

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<p>More input would be greatly appreciated. :)</p>