My Chances at Olin

<p>What are my chances of getting into Franklin Olin College of Engineering?</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Male</p>

<p>SAT: 2270: Math 800 CR: 710 W: 760</p>

<p>Rank: 13/645 top 2.5%</p>

<p>APs: 9th: none, 10th: AP Stats - 5, AP World - 5, 11th: AP Calc BC - 5, AP Physics B - 5, AP Computer Science A - 5, AP Lang - 4. 12th (right now): AP Computer Science AB, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics C - Mechanics, AP Physics C - E/M, AP French</p>

<p>Math class right now: Calculus II and III with Georgia Institute of Technology
AP Scholar with Distinction - after 11th grade
National AP Scholar - after 12th grade
SAT II - Math II: 800, Physics: 800</p>

<p>Summer info:
9: Went to India and visited tourist sites
10: Attended Governor's Honors Program and attended ARML at Penn State
11: Attended Leadership conference for Beta, ARML at Penn State, and Chicago for Leadership conference for FBLA</p>

<p>Math Team (9, 10, 11, 12)
12: President of Varsity Team. Placed in many local tournaments 11: President of Varsity Team. AIME qualifier (7). AMC school high scorer (124.5). Georgia ARML A participant (4th in nation). ARML team second place high scorer. Placed 4th in Georgia Tech High School Competition; won $750 scholarship. Placed 2nd in nation in National Beta Conference in Math. 10. Georgia ARML B participant (team placed 17th in nation). Placed in several tournaments.</p>

<p>FBLA (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>11: Placed 1st in State Conference, 8th in National Conference in Java Programming. Placed 6th in State Conference, 1st in Regional Conference in Business Calculations. 10: Placed 2nd in State Conference (qualified for nationals) in Business Math. 9: Placed 3rd in State Conference in Business Math.</p>

<p>Volunteering Hours (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>9: Made vegetable soup and sandwiches to give to downtown areas. Organized religious singing projects twice a year. 10: Beta Club member. 11: Beta Club member. National Honour Society Member. Tutored students as part of Tutors in Action Club. 12: Beta Club Treasurer. Attended and helped organize Senior Prom in Ivy Hall Home for the Elderly. National Honour Society Member. Helped tutor students as part of Tutors in Action Club. 50+ hours of service totally. Freshman mentor in school; counselor to freshmen high schoolers.</p>

<p>Piano and Carnatic Violin (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>Have been playing piano for 9 years. Superior rating in Piano Festival throughout high school. Won 80 point cup for Piano Festival. Participated in Spring audition. Won $20 in a regional piano competition. Played in numerous piano recitals. Have been playing Indian Carnatic Violin for 7 years. Given multiple mini-concerts in temple with violin (solo and combined).</p>

<p>Ah in addition, I forgot to mention that in 10th grade, I had an internship at Merial Limited as a web designer.</p>

<p>Domnu, All you numbers look good. Don’t forget, the application deadline for Olin this year is December 1st. Good luck!</p>

<p>Olin is becoming tougher every year. Nevertheless, your stats are within the range.</p>

<p>Stats are certainly within range, ECs too. Your essays will be important. Olin looks for students who display enthusiasm, who are articulate, and work well in groups.</p>

<p>How’s the freshman year, mathwiz?</p>

<p>Chris D, It can’t possibly be any better.</p>

<p>Glad to hear it! :)</p>