I'm only applying to Yale

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Just Kidding, but please read anyways
Hi college confidential, I don't know much about colleges and figured that here was a good place to start. I'm a rising senior at The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (don't worry I'm only typing that once). NCSSM is a public boarding school(free) only for juniors and seniors. So, onto the stats...</p>

<p>Caucasian Male
North Carolina (obv)
Middle Class
SAT(2240)- M:800 V:700 W:740
GPA- UW:3.7 W:4.7
AP's- Stat(5), Calc BC(?), Chem(?)
plan on taking Sat II's in Math II, Chem, Physics</p>

<p>Courseload next year:
WECs (english class)
AP Econ
Multi-variable Calc
Graph Theory
Astrophysics
Intermediate Latin
AP Environmental Science
Senior Mentorship (going to be mentored in nuclear physics/energy by a professor at Chapel Hill)</p>

<p>EC's (I'll only list major ones) Pretty weak
Varsity Cross Country (9, 10, 11, 12)- co-captain, all-region(11), most improved(11), our team got 3rd at states(11)</p>

<p>Varsity Tennis (9, 10, 11, plan on 12)- 2nd at regionals, sportsmanship award(10), best sportsmanship(11), our team won states</p>

<p>RLA (Residential Life Assistant)- pretty big leadership role for our school. Two are assigned to each hall (37 kids) and are basically in charge of it.</p>

<p>some clubs (key, student body, math, etc.)
arranged a bingo night at a retirement home (key club)</p>

<p>Community Service: about 150 hours</p>

<p>student government (10,11)</p>

<p>Worked as a laboratory technician at a small company that creates solutions that degrade hydrocarbons. They also produce a biomechanical oil water separator for the bilge water on ships (work with the Navy, Carnival, BP, BC Ferries). (9,10,11)</p>

<p>Marketing Director at said company (summer between 11th and 12th)</p>

<p>Extra Info: My mom passed away from Breast Cancer in 2003 which hit me really really hard...depression ensued. My dad got re-married last year. My step-mom was recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer...irony. I have severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which really conflicts with academics and test-taking.</p>

<p>Chance me for:
UNC-Chapel Hill
NC State
Duke
Vanderbilt
Rice
Penn-Wharton or CAS (legacy)...no chance but w/e
University of Chicago
MIT- eh why not
UT-Austin (can I get any aid?, prob not)
Brown</p>

<p>I guess I would also like some suggestions so that I can refine my list. I'm looking for a private university that gives good financial aid and I have a reasonable chance of getting into, good in either physics or economics.
Thanks a lot for reading.</p>

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<p>Here is how I would chance you:</p>

<p>Ivies + Top 20 Schools:</p>

<p>Duke: Have a fair shot
Rice: Really tough to say as I am not too familiar with Rice's admission: I would say wait-listed or rejected
Penn-Wharton or CAS: Wait-listed
University of Chicago: Good shot
MIT: It is going to depend on SAT II scores, honestly.
Brown: Rejected</p>

<p>UNC-Chapel Hill: I would say you're in
NC State: You're in
UT-Austin: You're in
Vanderbilt: You're in</p>

<p>This is going to be one of the toughest college admission years, as record numbers of applicants are going to be applying to the same schools. I just don't see a ton of stuff that stands out on your resume. Your GPA is a little low for top schools, but your SAT is outstanding. You're ECs are ok, but nothing extraordinary. But good luck and I hope you get into every single school on your list. </p>

<p>BTW, make sure to add one or two more safeties to your list. You have a good start with NC State, but I think you should add a couple more. (When picking safeties, you should feel that you have about a 99% shot at getting in!)</p>

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<p>I'm not seeing the interest in humanities that is usual and appropriate for applicants to the UoC.</p>

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<p>all right, thanks guys for the quick responses, any more?</p>

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<p>chillywilly360:</p>

<p>UNC-Chapel Hill - In-state, so Low Match
NC State - Safety
Duke - Low Reach/High Match (being from NC helps at Duke, trust me)
Vanderbilt - Match
Rice - Low Reach/High Match
Penn - Reach
University of Chicago - Low reach
MIT- Big Reach
UT-Austin - Safety
Brown - Big Reach</p>