<p>I realize that my GPA is dreadfully low for these schools, and I'm wondering if the other parts of my app might be able to make up for it. Chance me pl0x?</p>
<p>Asian male (fml)
East Coast
Income bracket: 250k+
School: Very competitive, grade deflation, sends at least at least a dozen kids to Ivies every year
Rank: School doesn't report
GPA: 3.33 UW
3.8 W
3.7 UC GPA
Upward trend
SAT: 1510/2250
SAT II: 800 MATH II 800 CHEM
AP: All 5s (chem, bio, calc ab, music theory, english lang&comp)
Senior sched: AP Econ, AP stat, AP calc bc, AP english lit, rest are electives
Course rigor: Most rigorous
ECs:
-Piano 9 years: Played in Carnegie Hall and other well-known halls multiple times, played frequently for local senior centers, did a bunch of recitals per year, tutored some local kids, got some awards (dunno how prestigious)
-Violin 7 years: School orchestra since 4th grade, played in outside ensemble which performed several times a year since 8th grade, also tutored local kids
-Academic league co-captain
-Breakdance: Leader of school's "crew," performed for several school events, performed several times out of school
-100 volunteer hours in Chinese school
-50 volunteer hours in environmental center
-Internship in Credit Suisse hedge fund
-Internship in Rutgers University 2 summers
Essays: Well, all my teachers (including a professor at a top Ivy) said they were awesome. Overall, my essays should be the strongest part of the app. </p>
<p>Prompt #1 - Used a creative way to show how the competitive environment of my school motivated me to work harder during my junior year (pretty much addresses my GPA)
Prompt #2 - Creative piece about breakdancing and how it makes me who I am.</p>
<p>So... yeah. Am I pretty much screwed because of my GPA? Also, how likely is it that I'll get a supplement/augmented review? I heard that "borderline" applicants might get a supplement to provide 1st semester grades, a teacher rec, and some essays. Is it likely that I'll be offered a supplement and be asked to show my 1st sem grades (which should be all As or maybe a B or 2 if I'm unlucky) since I showed improvement and I emphasized the improvement in my essay? And also, when do supplements usually get sent out? Thanks!</p>