I'm FREAKING OUT! Feedback pleaseeee :)

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey everyone, </p>

<p>I am an undergraduate student who has applied/is applying to about 10-12 schools. Based on info/stats given below, I was wondering if I could get thoughts and feedback on admission chances. I am freaking out about what is going to happen!!!!</p>

<p>So far, I applied to Cornell (ED to Applied Economics and Management Major), Villanova (EA to School of Business), Boston College (RD to Carroll School of Management), The College of New Jersey (RD). </p>

<p>Currently, I am in the process of applying Regular Decision to University of Michigan, Boston University, UNC Chapel Hill (Kenan Flagler Business School), Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business), Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business), Rutgers University (School of Business), Penn State U Park (Smeal College of Business), and Babson College (Business Program). Feedback is greatly appreciated (no sugar coating please, criticism is welcome). Thank you in advance and have a happy Thanksgiving! </p>

<p>Background:
Location: New Jersey
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian) American
Gender: Male
Major: Finance/Economics</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 3.4 UW, 3.85 W (somewhat of an upward trend)
SAT: 1350/2040 (720 math, 630 critical reading, 690 writing)
SAT IIs: 710 Math Level 2
APs (not sending): Stat (2); will take Calc AB, Chemistry, Psychology, and Spanish
Courseload: Will have taken 4 APs and 10 honors courses by end of high school
Class Rank/Percentile: Top 18% of my class</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Volunteer/Work Experience:
1. Future Business Leaders of America (10-12)
2. Spanish Club (10-12) [Vice President, 12]
3. Town Unity Coalition (11-12) - [Officer]
4. Indian Cultural Club (9-12)
5. Volunteer at Hospital (10-12) [Lead Volunteer - 100 hours]
6. Data Entry for Family Tax Business (9-12)
7. Travel Soccer (6th-12th grade) [Captain 8th-11th]
8. School Varsity Soccer (11-12)
9. DECA Business Club (11-12)
10. Dance Team (6th-10th grade) [Noopur Jhankar Dance Competition 2008 - 3rd place]
11. Cornell University Summer College - The Business World program</p>

<p>Essays/Recommendations:
Essays: Had them reviewed by numerous people; was told that they were very well-written and unique
Teachers Recs: Generic
Guidance Counselor Rec: Generic</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:
Spanish Honor Society (10-12)
National Honor Society (11-12)</p>

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<p>your stats are REALLY good!! but unfortunatly since you are asian, you are going to be compared with a lottt of other asians applying to those schools with much higher GPAs and SAT scores. I wouldnt freak out too much because you will definitely still get into a good school. I think you are more than likely to get into Villanova, Babson, Rutgers, BC, TCNJ, and Penn State. The others may be kind of a reach but you never know college admission’s decisions are very unpredictable. good luck with everything!!!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much!! I appreciate that you took time to offer your comments. I also hope things turn out well. =]</p>

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<p>bumpppp bump bump bump</p>

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<p>bump bump bump…anything guys?</p>

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<p>Cornell is a super reach. Your GPA is way too low period and your SAT isn’t that great either. Your AP tests might have helped you if they were good but a 2 is no bueno. Generic Extracurrics and not absolutely stellar letters of rec and essays and things aren’t looking good for Cornell or maybe Carnegie Mellon. The other look like decent choices, some a little bit of stretches but these things are unpredictable. Sorry if I sound harsh and truly, I wish you the best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you for being honest. I realize Cornell is a reach, therefore I applied early decision to take my chances there. However, I didn’t think my extra-curricular activities were as generic as you claim they are. Also, about my essay not being stellar, you may have misread. I have had several people read my essay, and they said it was REALLY GOOD, some said that Cornell went from being a super reach to a low-mid reach. But all I can do is just wait and see. Thank you again for being frank and offering feedback :)</p>

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<p>what are my odds? bump bump bump again</p>

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<p>Anyone??? Please offer your thoughts. I really want to know.</p>

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<p>Could I please get a percentage of my chances at the schools listed above?</p>

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<p>It’s just too hard to make a prediction, but use the College Data dot com site (uses Common Data Sets and they are up to date). You can put in all your stats and then save all your schools to determine “chances”. It was really accurate for my son’s acceptances (and denials) last year. I highly recommend using it! But yes, quick glance over where you are applying, I think you’ll do fine and have some good offers. Stay positive and don’t worry (yeah, right lol!)</p>

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<p>Thoughts???</p>