OOS Chance Me

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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Hi there. Sorry for all the chance me spam, but I was wondering if I could get in as a CS major from New York. Stats:

UW GPA: 3.85
W GPA: 4.15
ACT:35
SAT: Didn’t Take
SAT II: 800 Math 2, 730 Chem(I am a junior and planning on taking US & Physics before I apply)
Rank: School doesn’t

Will have taken 12 APs before applying. Current Courses:
AP Physics C
AP Calc BC
AP Seminar
AP Language
AP Psychology
AP Computer Science
AP US History
Science Research
Math Research

ECs: Robotics, Tech Club(President as of 9th grade to now), Science Olympiad, Mock Trial, Quiz Bowl, Model UN
Awards: AP Scholar, National Honor Society, National Foreign Language Honor Society, Trying to get Mu Alpha Theta in school, Took an online algorithm class last summer taught by a Stanford professor
Volunteer: Volunteered at local Kumon(then I started working there), In school Creative Arts Program where I volunteer(it is basically babysitting)
Essays: I don’t know how they will go(hopefully good)
Recs: Psych and Comp Sci teachers(had each of them for at least two years and they are my favorite teachers)
Hooks: First generation(if that helps)

Any response is a good response. I also plan on trying to do some research over the summer. If you need anything else, just tell me. =D

2

Good chance although acceptance rate for OOS is a lot lower with tougher applicant pool since the top 5 percent of every instate high school applies to UVA. If you can make close to 2200-2300 then almost guarenteed.

3

Tip from an OOS who got in, be genuine when applying, if an activity or position really is meaningful and not fluff let that vibe show

4

thanks for all of the advice

5

I think you look like a great candidate. I just love the advice that I always hear- Be yourself and genuine in essays. I think that once you hit wonderful stats, it is really up to the entire application and especially essays and recs. So many times I have heard ( and seen) kids doing things they think colleges will like. Not a great idea. Following true passions and things you enjoy are the best. Good luck!