I'm way too self confident =)

Colleges & Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>RD</p>

<p>Somewhere around a 3.0/3.1 GPA</p>

<p>2020 SAT
650 W 670 M 700 CR</p>

<p>I took Math 2, but didnt study at all for it, so i'm stuck with a pathetic 640.</p>

<p>All GT/AP classes since 9th grade. Currently taking 6 APs out of 6 classes.</p>

<p>Relatively good AP test scores from last previous years (mostly 4's and 5's).</p>

<p>Published a novel in 2003 (really, still available in places such as amazon or barnes and noble)
Played piano for 12 years
Played tennis for 5 years
Taught tennis for 2, including summer camp and private lessons.</p>

<p>And I was a russian immigrant in the early 90s.</p>

<p>I am undecided. My essays were pretty good, i think. They will most certainly stand out; and i think i made the undecided thing work pretty well for me. If anyone wants to see, i'll send the main essay I used.</p>

<p>Anyway, yeah, my numbers suck. But hey, numbers are just that: numbers. :)</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

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<p>I answered for another one of your schools....CMU is probably a stretch, tho</p>

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<p>Undecided probably isn't a good idea for CMU, since they accept you into individual colleges rather than the whole university. </p>

<p>Also, I'd say that you have pretty average chances. Maybe 60%</p>

<p>Talk about the book. Send them a copy, send them verifiable statistics on the number of sales, any critical praise, etc. That'll be a big selling point. </p>

<p>The grades are pretty low, SATs are slightly below average, and SAT Subject Tests are also on the low side.</p>

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<p>If you have "average" chances (ie if you're an average CMU applicant whatever that is) as posted above then that to me means about 28% chance (not 60%), which was last year's acceptance rate. </p>

<p>At CMU it depends on the school(s) you apply to.</p>

<p>The book thing is interesting. Make sure CMU and your other schools have access to it and any reviews, etc. It could counter your on the lower side stats.</p>

<p>Another plus is your senior year schedule but unfortunately full AP load isn't terribly unusual for CMU.</p>

<p>Best to treat CMU as a reach but who knows...good luck!</p>

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<p>I'm going to say your chances are slim.</p>

<p>Your hook is decent, but I don't think that's enough. I have a 3.1 GPA / 2070 and a registered business with 6-figure revenues, and I was rejected from CMU (ED). </p>

<p>CMU is a very academic school.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>agree with your title</p>

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<p>What's the name of your book?</p>