Nearing the end of junior year. Would like to get a better idea as to where I stand.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys. I know a lot of this will change and I have not finished many of the key parts of my application that will determine where I have a chance to get in, but I just want to know if I am on the right path. </p>

<p>SAT I: first attempt-2230(770M, 730 CR, 730 W w/ 7 essay) second attempt-2310(800 M, 780 CR, 730 W w/ 10 essay)
SAT II: I am taking Physics and Math II this summer. The other two I took freshman year. 730 Bio E, 720 Math I
Will take ACTs
PSAT: 228
Unweighted GPA(out of 4, counts - and +): 3.83-3.88 all 3 years(depends on this year)
UW Freshman: 3.94
UW Sophomore: 3.85
UW Junior: 3.7-3.85
Weighted GPA: 5.32(my school calculates it strangely. I have taken all honors and am currently in the IB program)
Taking AP tests: Calc BC, US History, English
Taking IB Tests: Economics, Computer Science
Freshman Courses: Algebra II, Bio, English I, Spanish II, World History(all honors) electives: CAD and Tech Applications(both academic)
Sophomore Courses: Pre-Calc, Chem, English II, Spanish III, US History I(all honors) electives: Principles of Business(advanced, not honors), Intro to Piano(academic)
Junior Courses: Calc BC, Physics, English III, Spanish IV, US History II, Econ, Comp Sci(all IB) no electives</p>

<p>ECs/Hooks:
I am half Native American.
I run a political blog and upload articles consistently.
I played varsity Ice Hockey for Fresman and Sophomore years(quit because I didn't enjoy it).
Was JV golf Freshman and Sophomore year and I am now Varsity.
I teach CCD(catholic teaching) to 4th graders once a week at my local church.
I help run a children's literacy program with my Aunt's charity at a soup kitchen in Newark(I am in charge of "history mondays" and teach US and world history).
I currently have a job and got it earlier this year(am a cashier at my local supermarket).
I volunteer at a youth development program for ice hockey at the club team I used to play for(one hour twice a week, I run a station).
I may be getting a research position in a lab at Stevens Institute of Technology over the summer.</p>

<p>Awards:
2 year ACE award at my school(straight As)
Should be able to get into NHS
I will almost positively be a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist(228 is higher than any qualifying score ever)</p>

<p>Other:
State: NJ
Country: USA
Income: ~$250,000??(not sure)
Gender: M</p>

<p>Please Chance me for: Stevens Institute(NJ), Villanova, Georgetown, George Washington, Tufts, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Columbia, and UPenn.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Congratulations. Your SAT score looks great although there are rooms for improvement in SAT2 and GPA. Try to raise up your GPA as you are showing a slightly downward trend presumably due to the increased rigorous of curriculum. At least don’t let it drop further. You should be match for the first 5 schools but reach for the last 5.</p>

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<p>Thanks! I will be taking the Math II and Physics SAT II’s, so hopefully I can get better scores on those. This year has been very difficult for the GPA, but it’s really just two classes tanking it(english and spanish). I know english is important, but will colleges potentially overlook the spanish if I am applying to an engineering school?</p>

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<p>I see you getting into one of your last 5 schools atleast since you are native american. </p>

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<p>What kind of proof do they ask for to make sure you are native american? I don’t know if I am officially registered(I think my Dad and grandparents are). Is there a specific form I need?</p>

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<p>Stats look good. Aim for 750+ on the SAT II.</p>

<p>Bottom 5 are a reach as they are for everyone. Do you have a tribal enrollment number?</p>

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<p>I’m not sure. I would have to ask my parents. Is that what colleges ask for?</p>

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<p>From the Common App:</p>

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<p>Thanks skieurope. I’ll have to ask my parents if I have one and if I can get one if I don’t. </p>

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<p>I’d work on that. That will be a huge advantage for admissions to those tippy top schools.</p>