New to Forums, Chances for these colleges

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<p>Hey new here, high school junior, hopefully it goes well. I want to see what you guys think my chances are for the following Universities: University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Princeton, MIT.
I want to attend those universities in order to Major in Astronomy/Physics so I could study Astrophysics for my graduate career. Suggestions for other colleges with strong Astronomy/Physics programs are welcome.</p>

<p>Grades- Weighted GPA is 4.03, since my school only offers one AP class. Unweighted GPA is 4.0. I am also ranked top 3 in my class, which usually graduates about 150-200 students a year (small class). I have been on Gold Honor Roll every year, and have had all A's.</p>

<p>Schedule- I have taken the hardest courses my school offers, and so my senior year will consist of mostly online and community college classes. I have been in Honors Physics, and have also taken AP Chemistry online, in which I received A's in both classes. Senior Year I will be taking AP Calculus, AP Statistics online, and AP Psychology online. I will also be taking Astronomy, College Physics, Philosophy, and German at our local community college.</p>

<p>Tests- I have scored a 32 composite on my ACT test (29 English, 32 Math, 32 Science, 34 Reading, 11 on the writing portion). I will be retaking in October. I will also be taking the Math SAT Subject test, and Physics SAT subject test.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars / Activities / Awards- I've logged over 1800 hours in Concert Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Band; I've also have helped our Marching band win 3 state Championships in 4 years, with a runner-up year. I have also been Section Leader of the Trumpet Section since Freshman year. I am in NHS, and am it's Vice President. I am a member of G-Club, which plans school events and meets once a week on Friday Mornings. I work with the school math teachers and participate as a student teacher in their homework clubs, which helps students who are behind in class to catch back up. I also tutor many kids each week in various classes, though most are in Math/Science classes. I have been voted as Member of the Honor Guard, which helps plan and run Graduations for classes. I have won many math and band awards throughout high school. This Summer I am working through the during July and August. I have hundreds of hours of volunteering in our school and city. I have also raised money for our cities Childrens Cancer Hospital.</p>

<p>I'm probably forgetting some important info, but if you need anymore just ask. Sorry for the long post, first time here, and not too sure how the "norm" is. Thanks :D!</p>

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<p>EDIT: I will be a high school Senior this year, not Junior, sorry.</p>

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<p>I think Michigan is the most likely for you to get into. I think you might have a chance at Berkeley but your course rigor isn’t very high but seeing as your school only offers 1 AP course they might take that into consideration. MIT and Princeton are high reaches but if you write a killer essay who knows? Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Here’s my full high school schedule so you can have a better view of my course</p>

<p>Freshman year
Honors English 9
Honors Geometry
Honors Biology
Honors World History and Geography
Honors Band
Web Page/ Design
Health</p>

<p>Sophomore year-
Honors English 10
Honors Algebra 2
Honors US History
Spanish 1 and then tested out of Spanish 2
Honors Band
Honors Chemistry 2
Honors Chemisry 3</p>

<p>Junior Year- This year they removed Honors Classes for every class except English, Physics, and Band.
Honors English 11
Pre-Calculus
Honors Physics
Economics
Government
Honors Band
AP Chemistry</p>

<p>Senior Year Expected Schedule
Honors English 12
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Psychology
College Physics
College Astronomy
College German
College Philosophy</p>

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<p>Hmm. I agree with the original response. Michigan looks good. Princeton and MIT are a little touchy with the ACT scores. As cheesy and overstated this may sound, it really is about the total package. You got to have LOTS of extracurriculars and volunteer work. Find one focus of your strengths and soar with it. Make the essay FLAWLESS. Find practice questions online. Try them out. Perfect them. When it’s time for the real essay, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD. Even if you’re an awesome writer. No matter how confident you feel with your essays go over them again and again. You’re sure to flourish wherever you go!</p>

<p>I’m a little worried about your ACT for Princeton and MIT, but like the other response you really could surprise them with the essay! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Oh and one more thing: you may have difficulties with applications as APs are what colleges really look for. Hopefully, they’ll see the courseload that you have set up for senior year, but the fact that you’ve only taken one AP over the 3 full years they’ll be able to see is not promising. With that said, things may be difficult, but try to do well to the best of your abilities.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I’ve tried to take as many online AP as I can, but my counselors/principle would not allow me to :/. Essays are my strong point in English though, top honors in my class for them all throughout high school. Thanks for the advice, and I’ll definitely take them to heart! :D</p>

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<p>Bump, would anyone like to share what they think my chances for UC Berkeley are? That’s the college I want to attend the most.</p>