My Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>Recently I posted a thread on my chances, but not in this particular forum. So here it goes.</p>

<p>During my ninth grade year, I encountered a personal tragedy. The year was terrible and I finished with a 2.4.
The following years, I got a 3.8, 4.0, and now a 4.6.. in 10, 11, and 12 respectively; my accumulative GPA is now 3.4.
I have taken the most demanding courses my school offers.. during 10th and 11th credit I doubled my courseload to compensate for ninth grade.</p>

<p>My SatI score is 1250 and I am taking it again in January.
SAT IIs
Writing 800
Literature 790
Math IIc 750</p>

<p>I have a year and a half work experience, working 30 hours every week, and 44 during the summer.</p>

<p>My ECs are great; I am involved with many school organizations.
- For community service, I am co-leader of a Relay for Life group devoted to raising money for cancer victims. I have also volunteered as a Special Olympics assistant numerous occassions, and have done the Junior Diabetes Foundation Walk for a Cure several times. These are just a few.</p>

<p>The recommendation letters and essay should be great as well.</p>

<p>I am applying to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences under Early Decision 2.. </p>

<p>Will ninth grade hurt me at all? My personal statement will describe the time period and how I had to overcome difficulties that constantly weighted down on me.. only the first 2 nine weeks were poor.</p>

<p>Thanks for your responses!</p>

<p>Todd</p>

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<p>ninth grade will probably help you, not hurt you.</p>

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<p>Nice job on the SAT II Writing</p>

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<p>What are my chances Tepper for RD?</p>

<p>Unweighted 3.65
Weighted 3.85
school does not give rank, very competitive</p>

<p>Sat 1320 (740M 580V) (eh...)
670 sat ii chem
660 sat ii ic
650 sat ii writing
excellent counselor rec, good teacher rec
pretty good essay (talk about business experience)</p>

<p>ec (only major ones)
columbia summer program 2 years
national youth leadership forum
sport captain
research class 4 years
music</p>

<p>awards (major ones only)
poem published/invited to FL to read poem and receive award
1st place spanish competitions (3)
national spanish honor society
record placed on national honor roll
1st place music competitions</p>

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<p>You'll get in.</p>

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<p>CMU loves ANYONE who enjoys music and has musical background and experience as you do. My D had lesser scors than you but because she studied choral music for 8 years, they accepted her in MCS, much more difficult school to get into. Your GPA is fine and your SAT's in the ball park.</p>