Ivy Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello,
I would be most grateful for an assessment of my resume. Please give me suggestions on what to improve on. Also, if you could tell me what credentials you have that helped you make the assessment (Ex: My brother got in so I know what it takes etc.)</p>

<p>I am going to be studying economics/business.
My top pick schools are: UPenn, Columbia, Harvard, UVa
NOTE: My high school is right near UVa, they know the rigor of the school
GPA-3.9 unweighted, current 4.4 weighted hopefully will be 4.5-4.6 senior year(see my plans for senior year)</p>

<p>Classes:
Eighth Grade:
Spanish 1: A
Algebra 1: A first semester, B second
Freshman year:
Honors Biology-A
Honors World History 1- A
Honors English 9-A
Honors Geometry-B
Yearbook-A
TV Production -A
Health 1/PE-A
Spanish 2-A
Sophomore Year:
Honors Chemistry- A
AP Euro- B (5 on exam)
AP Psych- A (5 on exam)
Honors English 10- A
Health 2/PE -A
Yearbook -A
Spanish 3- A
Honors Algebra 2- A
Junior Year (predictions on grades/AP scores)
Honors Trigonometry-B
Honors Math Analysis B or A (see below)
NOTE: On math I am doubling math so I have Trig every day for the first semester and MA every day for the second semester so I don't know how well I will do in MA yet
Honors Physics-A
Study hall- N/A
AP Microeconomics-A (5 on exam)
Spanish 4-A
Honors English 11-A
AP US- A (5 on exam)
Independent Study-AP Macroeconomics- P (5 on exam)
NOTE: My school has a special program for independent studies, you get a pass/fail grade and an elective credit. There is a 10 hour biweekly requirement and a bibliography and an essay biweekly and work log biweekly. Also you must have a final project for your study, my final project idea is listed with my extra curriculars
Senior Year: (What I want to take and predictions on grades based on prior performance in those subject areas)
AP Biology-A (5 on exam)
AP English- A (5 on exam)
AP Government-A (5 on exam)
AP Spanish-A (5 on exam)
AP/AB Calc-B (4 on exam)
Yearbook -A
Study hall- N/A
Debate-A
Independent Study-Managerial Economics -P
NOTE: I might switch out debate for another study hall if workload is too great</p>

<p>SAT/ACT-Have not taken, but I am really bad at those types of tests. Estimated score-1800-2200</p>

<p>Community service- 70 hours(current) estimated amount by admissions time: 150 hours</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars-(X)= what I haven't done yet, but plan to do
President and Founder-Young Entrepreneurs Club:
Events for the club (planned solely by myself):
-Darden Entrepreneurship Conference (intended for university students)
-Guest Speaker from Blue Ridge Bank (X) to talk about financial aspect of starting a business
-Virginia Governor's Finance Challenge(X) (hope to place highly)
-Fed Challenge(X) (hope to do very well)
Treasurer of local Interact Chapter (high school version of Rotary)
-Fundraising for Rotary projects(X) (hopefully will raise up to 5 figures over all of junior year)
-Selected and awarded sponsorship to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
Treasurer of local Film and Acting Club:
-Fundraising (X)
-Budgeting film productions (X)
Part of the following clubs:
Stock Market Club
-hope to do very well and get some impressive returns)
Personal Finance Club
Key Club
MUN:
At VAMUN- representing Netherlands on UN economic and financial committee
Sports:
With School:
Cross Country -4 years
Wrestling-3 years
Pole Vaulting-1 year
Out of School:
Junior Whipper-in-Waldingfield Beagles (oldest beagle pack in the US)
Kung Fu- includes teaching and working at summer camps for free (volunteer)
Rock Climbing
Other:
Participation in Regional Plan To Improve Community Systems for Children And Youth With Epilepsy (Part of an HRSA EF grant)(Financial data collection and analysis)
AP Macro Independent Study final project (X)-Create a government budget proposal for made up country using learned concepts
Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School-Humanities (X)-Accepts 200 students out of the whole state
Managerial Economics Final Project (X)- not decided yet
Internship at bank/financial firms etc (X)
National Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa)
National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)
National English Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica)
Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Academic Award-Health 2/PE
Academic Award-AP Micro Economics (X)</p>

<p>Recommendations probably from:
My AP micro teacher/Teacher sponsor for Young Entrepreneurs Club
My Counselor- I see her a lot, so good relationship
My Independent study-AP Macro tutor/</p>

<p>Speak: French, Spanish (from school), English
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Nationality: Dual Citizen- US/Switzerland
State: Virginia
Gender: Male</p>

<p>I forgot anything make sure to tell me and I'll update it
Thanks for your time! I appreciate it!</p>

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<p>Also, Income bracket= 80k-120k a year combined
Legacy at UVa: Father, Grandfather, Uncle</p>

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<p>Also I am a junior</p>

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<p>Based on your projected SAT scores, I can’t say you could make it to Harvard, but you have a strong transcript and focused EC’s. A good interview might tip you over as well. I think you would do well at UVa or UPenn, but why limit yourself to the East coast?</p>

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<p>Hi TheBrownChild!
Thanks for the analysis, I am already practicing my interview skills, I think face to face discussion is one of my fortes. I don’t really know why I am limiting myself to the East Coast, I suppose it is partly because of the strong concentration of strong business schools and low travel costs. Any suggestions for schools with strong business/econ in the Midwest/West/South? Remember that cost is a huge factor as we are not the wealthiest people in the world.
Thanks</p>

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<p>I think you are in. Also Uchicago, Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford are all on par with your stats I would apply to them as well. </p>

<p>Please chance back <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1556170-chance-penn-state-transfer.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1556170-chance-penn-state-transfer.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Definitely in at UVA but at Penn Wharton is much more difficult to get into than the other schools with something like a 4% acceptance rate. Columbia and Harvard are reaches for anyone just because they’re Ivy and many qualified kids don’t get in. But take a look at the other schools people posted they’re very good and you have a high chance of acceptance.<br>
Chance me?</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1562190-what-my-chances-american-university.html#post16452701[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1562190-what-my-chances-american-university.html#post16452701&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Already chanced this but I will comment again, your stats are very impressive and their is a lot that stands out in your app. Make sure you get high SAT and ACTS and you will get into a few of those schools I am sure.</p>

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<p>Bump! Thanks for all the help thus far.</p>

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<p>I think you are almost guaranteed admission to UVA with that GPAand a double legacy(Don’t think uncles count?). As for the Ivy’s I really cant say because your stated SAT range is 400 points which is huge, but if you get around 2200 I say you have a solid chance with those EC’s.</p>

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<p>@Jake11 I was hoping the double legacy would help although I wasn’t fully sure about the importance of legacy at UVa. Thanks for your analysis!</p>

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<p>Your ECs are outstanding! I don’t think you can ‘project’ a SAT score :stuck_out_tongue: A lot of people do better than they expect to and many do worse. Get something above 2100 and your chances would be great.</p>

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<p>You have great ECs and an outstanding transcript. UVA is certainly a match.
Try to score a 2000+ on SAT, and that can boost your chances.</p>

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<p>Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump</p>

<p>Thanks for all the feedback</p>

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<p>Why do you need to go to an Ivy? Just askin’…</p>

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<p>Ivies are reaches for everyone. Spend some time thinking about where you might actually fit. If you have to apply to Ivies, pick 1 -2 that you actually like…</p>

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<ol>
<li>Cost (we aren’t wealthy and already have a kid in college)</li>
<li>Location (low travel costs, East Coast is full of opportunities and tons of interesting things to do like museums and historic sites.)</li>
<li>Incredible Academics</li>
</ol>

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<p>I have been thinking about it and I have to say that:
UPenn
Princeton
Columbia
are my top picks, based on their economics/business programs, cost and location.</p>

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<p>You’re defiantly well-qualified. Have you had a record of contact with the schools? Emailing, attending fairs, visits, etc? And how far back does the contact range and approx how frequently? Are you trying to get recruited? </p>

<p>Oh…and how do you have time for all that??! Just wondering I want to do more but I feel overwhelmed I was hoping you know the secret :)</p>

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<p>I have toured Columbia and Georgetown and intend to visit UPenn, Princeton and a few others this year. I had a conversation with a Duke admissions officer about a favorite band we both share I also introduced myself to a William and Mary admissions officer (although he is unlikely to remember me). Most if not all of the contact has been this year. My contact with these schools has not been as much as I’d like and I will try improving that more this year. Any suggestions as to what I can do? I am not trying to be recruited, I don’t think my sports are quite good enough although I don’t know much about Ivy League sports. The key to not feeling overwhelmed is to do things you enjoy doing, if you enjoy it you won’t feel crushed by pressure to succeed, you’ll just do what you like to do. Thanks for your assessment!</p>