Low SAT scores. Chance me for USC, UCSD, UCLA, Uni Wins Madison, etc

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am an international applicant therefore out of state.
I applied to UCSD, UCLA, USC (wanting to go to most), UCSB, University of Wisconsin Madison, Ohio State University, New York University</p>

<p>Scores:
SATs: 1720 highest. CR 530, WR 540, M 650
SAT Subject Tests: Maths 2 750, Chemistry 690</p>

<p>I take A Levels therefore my grades at Advanced Subsidiary and Predicted A2 grades are:
AS: AAAA in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
A2: A<em>A</em>A*A in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry</p>

<p>I also took GCSEs in grades 9 to 10:
5A*s, 4As, 2Bs in (respective order) Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, French, English Literature, English Language, Additional Mathematics, Music, Business Studies</p>

<p>Extra-curricular activities:
Head Boy (President of School)
Swimming captain and MVP swimming of state and back-up national, (6 to 8 hours per week)
Tutoring children for free 3 hours every week mostly. (3 hours per week)
Helping Children in Refugee centres (3 hours per week)
Playing and teaching children for free in maths and sciences in orphanages
Help take care of elderly people in elderly homes (4 hrs per week)
Playing the trumpet
Play the trumpet in Youth Jazz Orchestras
Play the trumpet in school senior orchestras
Play the trumpet in the school production
Learn Mandarin, obtained HSK 4 and 5 Level degree
Hospital experience for 3 weeks worth.
Working as a waiter in restaurants for 2 years</p>

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<p>The ratings below assume that GCSEs and A-levels are used in GPA calculation and A*s are worth 4.0 under that regime. However, I might be completely off.</p>

<p>USC: Reach
UCSD: High match
UCLA: Reach
UWI: Low match
OSU: Low match
NYU: High match</p>

<p>Try McGill University or U Toronto also, since these schools will not look at the SAT if you come with three predicted A*s on the A-levels, as you claimed you do.</p>

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<p>Hi. I’m sorry but what does reach and match mean?
I understand match is how much my profile matches with the requirements but what does reach mean?
In order to get into USB what do you require that I am missing? I’m retaking my sats again this week</p>

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<p>In order to get into USC what do I require that I am missing? I’m retaking my sats again this week</p>

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<p>Something close to 2100…</p>

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<p>Madison: I’d say you’re in there with your extra-curriculars and stuff, though tests could be better to be safe. Same goes for Ohio State.</p>

<p>The others I don’t know well enough to comment, sorry :stuck_out_tongue: I won’t lie to you and pretend I know.</p>

<p>That said, I do suggest you also look into Tufts. They really like international students and have a big international focus. It might be a bit of a reach for you, but go for it. Same goes for Macalester, check them out.</p>

<p>For writing, really try and make yourself stand-out. You’ve got a rigorous courseload and activities, but a lot of them are things tons of people do already. Focus on things you are especially good at and that stand out, like Chinese.</p>

<p>The best writing advice I got and what I’d tell you is: “Write about something only you can.”</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>I also have a thread, if you wanna take a look: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1421685-last-chance-me-nervous-senior.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1421685-last-chance-me-nervous-senior.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Could anyone chance me for University of Michigan with this information above?</p>

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<p>And also how much does an essay impact on my application with such low scores?</p>

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<p>UMI: Match</p>

<p>The essay might help if it is good, but it will hurt if it doesn’t measure up.</p>

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<p>I saw that no one chanced me for UCSB. How likely am I to gain admission from UCSB?</p>

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<p>Not supposed to post Here.</p>

<p>Sent from my GT-I9300 usin</p>

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<p>UCSB: Match</p>

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<p>Hi guys. Me again.
I foresee that my SAT grade will go up to 1900 to 2000 in between.
Are there anymore universities I should consider applying to any other great universities with my 1720 score just in case.</p>

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<p>Bump10chars</p>