LOW GPA, HIGH ACT, GREAT ECs--CHANCE ME!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Duke ED
Tufts
Vanderbilt
Bowdoin
Dartmouth
Rice
Davidson
Colgate
Boston College
Emory
URochester
UMichigan
URichmond
UMiami
Tulane
UMD</p>

<p>I know GPA is low, but with EC's and test scores and personal stuff (essays, recs), how do you guys think I will do? I got straight As first quarter senior year in an incredibly rigorous curriculum. I also have legacy at Duke and Tufts with parents who contribute a decent amount of money. What do you think about other schools? Will chance back!</p>

<p>Senior year classes-
AP Spanish Lang, Multivariable Calculus, AP Physics C, AP English Lang, History elective</p>

<p>[] ACT: 33 (superscored 34)
[] GPA: 3.6 Weighted, 3.4 UW, I'm taking the most rigorous curriculum possible
SIGNIFICANT upward trend -sophomore year 3.35 junior year- 3.8
senior year first quarter 4.55 weighted (not factored into cumulative but were sent to college)
[] Rank: School doesn't rank
[] EC's: SGA President (Senior Year), Junior Class President, Editor-in-Chief of Newspaper, Yearbook Editor, Captain of Cross Country Team, Tour Guide, Ambassador of Prestigious Summer Travel Program, Student Conductor/Director of show band which was nominated for national award, 2nd male lead in winter musical, been playing piano for 11 years, participated in many state competitions. 200+ Hours of community service in Spain, Morocco, Peru. did Summer internship in Boston last july</p>

<p>Subjective:
[] Essays: very good memorable essay about music and effect on me.
[] Teacher Recs: Very close with teachers, great recs
[] Counselor Rec: great
[] Hook (if any): legacy at Duke and Tufts</p>

<p>Location/Person:
[] State or Country: Maryland
[] School Type: Private, VERY competitive
[] Ethnicity: White (50% Lebanese.. so maybe Arab American )
[] Gender: Male</p>

<p>Chance me and I'll chance back!</p>

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<p>You never know :slight_smile:
You have decent stats. Just remember, colleges realistically are searching for grades and such, but they’re also searching for character in a student. Just make sure you also have some safety schools, just in case.</p>

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<p>Good scores and ECs. Decent grades. Make sure you write good essays:</p>

<p>Duke ED: Mid-Reach (with legacy)
Tufts: High Match
Vanderbilt: High Match/Low Reach
Bowdoin: Mid-Reach
Dartmouth: High Reach
Rice: Mid-Reach
Davidson: Mid-Reach
Colgate: In
Boston College: Match
Emory: Match
URochester: In
UMichigan: Match
URichmond: In
UMiami: In
Tulane: In
UMD: In</p>

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<p>thank you. is davidson really a mid-reach?</p>

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<p>I agree more or less with the regulator. However, Ivy league admission are somewhat of a crap shoot for everyone.</p>

<p>Chance me back?
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<p>I totally agree with regulator.
If you can, try your best to check your recs and make sure you create a stellar essay.</p>

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<p>thanks. any others? will chance back</p>

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<p>bumppppppp</p>

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<p>Looks good. GPA don matter that much.</p>