Please Chance Me, Brown University (:

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi! I'm attempting to get into college, and Brown University is my top choice. I'm applying to others- Wake Forest, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and UNCC (safety.) I'd like to know my chances for Brown, though. </p>

<p>I am female, a senior, and caucasian.
Weighted GPA- 4.8
SAT- 2050. Math- 620 (low, I know) Reading- 670, Writing- 760. I just retook it in October, though.
I am 2nd in my class out of approximately 350-ish (I would be first, but I got mono during my summer Latin 3 course and made a B. Plus it was ridiculously hard...lol) </p>

<p>Here's a copy of my resume: </p>

<p>Clubs/Groups: -NHS (2009-Present)
-Student Government (Representative, 2008-Present; Head of Global Awareness Committee, 2010-Present; Student Advisory Board, 2007-2008)
-Union County Junior Guild (Secretary, 2008-2009; Co-Vice President, (2009-2010) President, 2010-Present)
-Union Symphony Youth Orchestra (Co-Principal, 2009-2010; Principal, 2010-Present)
-Piedmont High School Marching Band (2006-2007; 2009-Present)
-Wingate Wind Ensemble (2nd Chair Oboe, 2009-2010)
-Union County Performance Ensemble (1st Oboe/English Horn, 2008-2010)
-Beta Club (2007-2009)
-Interact (2007-2009)
-Piedmont Serves (2007-2008)
-Charlotte Junior Youth Orchestra (3rd chair 2007-2008)
Awards/Honors: 1st in class (2007-2010)
-1st chair oboe Piedmont High School (2007-Present)
-South Central District Band (2nd chair oboe 2007-2009; 1st alternate 2009-2010)
-Union County Band Clinic (1st chair oboe 2007-2010)
-Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Union Representative (2009)
-SPEC Camp (2008)
-North Carolina AP Scholar (2008-Present)
Community Service: Presbyterian Hospital Youth Volunteer (2009)
-Union County Symphony Orchestra Usher (2007-Present)
-Union Grove United Methodist Country Camp Counselor (2008-2010)
-Union Grove United Methodist Young Reader’s Program Tutor (2008-2009)
-Junior Guild “Woodwind Wednesdays” Teacher (2008-2009)
-Union Grove Barbeque (2007-Present)
-Red Cross Blood Drive (2007-2009)</p>

<p>An interesting fact about me is that recently, I was chosen to be a student presenter at the WorldView Symposium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Here I and a friend gave a presentation entitled, "Demystifying Cultural Barriers, One Penny at a Time," and have been invited to give it again at two other locations. </p>

<p>I have also taken 9 AP classes, seven online- 3/4 of my classes have been online. My recs are rather good (I've been allowed to read them) and my essays are good as well- in my opinion. I know that I have taken the most rigorous schedules possible offered at my school. </p>

<p>I'm simply looking for feedback, and appreciate yours greatly! (:</p>

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<p>I think your chances are pretty good. Your test scores are a bit low, but you retook the SAT I, so hopefully those will rise. By the way, what SAT IIs did you take, and what were your scores for those? </p>

<p>Your extracurriculars are good, and the fact that you have taken several APs online seems to me like it can’t be anything but a plus, because it shows how you’re willing to go the extra mile. By the way, I was thinking about taking some classes online. What website did you use? How did you like it? </p>

<p>Additionally, your letters of recommendation and essays are very important. How do you think those will be? If you’re fairly certain they’re solid, then you’re golden. </p>

<p>However, I must say that at the end of the day, Ivy chances are pretty unpredictable, so you can never be too sure. Still, you’ve got good a chance as anybody else!</p>

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<p>Dude, from what I understand, online classes are fairly easy to do well in. Correct me if I am wrong.</p>

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<p>In all honesty, bsmd11, it depends on the course. I have had a few that are truly easy- Latin 1, Russian, and AP World, for example- and others that are extremely hard- AP English 3, Latin 3. It also depends, I have found, on the teacher. Although Latin 1 was easy, I learned a ton; even though APE3 was hard, I also learned in that class. Conversely, in Latin 3 and APUSH I learned next to nothing. So the class determines the experience. They’re a great option if your school doesn’t offer much. </p>

<p>mizditi: My state has an online public school and that’s where I take all mine from. However, the University of North Carolina Greensboro offers online courses, as do many community colleges. I’d say take your chance and try some! Like I told bsmd11, it depends on the class if you like it or not. I hated some because I learned nothing and did busywork, and some I loved because I actually learned. One negative I have experienced with all online classes is that you miss that social interaction- that spark that you get from being in a tangible classroom- and that takes away from the learning experience somewhat. But again, it depends (:</p>