Please Chance me for these colleges! :) Thanks!!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>I'm currently a Junior. So these are all work in progress:</p>

<p>COLLEGES:
TOP CHOICE: Princeton
Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, U of Penn, Duke, Vanderbilt, </p>

<p>BS/MD Programs (very tough) : Northwestern, Brown, George Washington U, Case Western Reserve, University of Miami, UCLA, John Hopkins, Washington U in ST. Louis </p>

<p>GPA: 4.081 W</p>

<p>Rank: 135/794 Top 17% of grad. class</p>

<p>SAT: 1940 < (still have to take a 2nd time)
ACT: 24 < (also taking again :( )</p>

<p>SAT II's Math 2 and US History were horrible so I have to repeat them, I'm studying over the summer in addition to Chem. Subject test as well.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities: </p>

<p>Old Bridge Model United Nations Grades 10,11,12
President
Academics club on world issues/ diplomacy
In charge of organizing weekly meetings
Assigned topics and countries to delegates</p>

<p>Key Club Grade 11,12
- Active member
Received badge and inducted
School Community service club
Participated in service events </p>

<p>Interact Club Grades: 9,10,11,12
- School community service club
- Secretary
- 6 hours of community service
Volunteered in school events,
Raised cans for the Christmas and Thanksgiving Food Drives
Sold Candy grams and raised money for families in need
Participated in making Get Well cards for St. Jude’s Children’s hospital</p>

<p>Habitat for Humanity Grade: 11,12
School community service club
Treasurer</p>

<p>FBLA- Future Business Leaders of America Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Active Member with 41 points.
- Regionals Competitor
- States Competitor</p>

<p>Muslim Student Association (MSA) Grades: 9,10,11,12</p>

<p>Academic Year Science Academy (SMART) Grade: 11
(Saturdays - 10 weeks)_UMDNJ-
NJ Medical School
Participated and explored forensics
Obtained different varieties of DNA testing and evidence to solve mysterious “crimes”.
Explored forensic medicine and different types of careers in the field of Forensics</p>

<p>Pre-Medical Honors Program Grade: 11
UMDNJ-NJ Medical School
Participated in a nine-week sequence of four hours per week formal lectures, seminars, small group discussions, as well as several elective courses on two weekends.
Basic Life Support course- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.</p>

<p>Mini Medical School Program for High School Students: Grade: 11
Achieving Excellence in the Sciences
(Wednesdays-Six Three-hours Sessions)_UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Participated in formal lectures, seminars, small group discussions
Sample a medical school curriculum</p>

<p>Honors and Awards</p>

<p>Honor Roll and High Honor Roll Student Grades: 9,10,11</p>

<p>Science Student of the Month Grade: 9
- Nominated by teacher</p>

<p>Pre - Medical Honors Program graduated with Honors Grade: 11</p>

<p>Science National Honor Society Grade: 11,12
Active member
Weekly/Monthly meetings to discuss science and updates on science activities
Participated in labs and experiments</p>

<p>Art National Honor Society Grade: 11,12
Active member
Weekly/Monthly meetings to discuss art trips and updates on art activities
Participated on trip to the Metropolitan of Art Museum</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>Raritan Bay Medical Center Grade: 11
Junior Volunteer
50 hours of community service</p>

<p>Just 4 Kix Grades: 11,12
-Volunteered in assisting disabled kids
Guided them through different physical activities
Teaching them soccer
Every Saturdays (10-12)</p>

<p>Old Bridge Public Library Grade: 10,11
Volunteered during the summer in the Children’s department
Additional hours in program to help children read
15 hours of community service thus far</p>

<p>Job Experience: Doctor's office part time during the summer (planning)</p>

<p>(Don't like to paste this, but it's part of the process) :
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: Female
Hooks: URM</p>

<p>PLEASE CHANCE ME GUYS THANK YOU! :)
ANY ADVICE FOR SAT's AND SAT II's is SOOOOO APPRECIATED and any additional advice as well. Thank you again! :)</p>

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<p>you have very good e.c’s, and you have the URM going for you.</p>

<p>unfortunately, your rank, your SAT’s, SAT II’s, ACT are alll very very low. You should raise your SAT I at least to 2100, SAT II’s, 700+, ACT 32+. with those, you will have a good chance at these schools.</p>

<p>also, you should apply to some safety schools, just in case. the college admissions process is very random, and with some bad luck, you might not get into any of the schools you want. just a safe tip.</p>

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<p>Thankyou soo much stridegumisbest. I’m trying my best. SATII’s and SAT I, and my gpa/rank are all the most important. SATII’s I’m def. having trouble with. I just don’t know how to study for those. No matter what my grade is not increasing. Any advice for a 700+ ??? Thank you again. :)</p>

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<p>You said you’re taking the Math 2 test, but if you’re not happy with those scores, maybe try the Math Level 1? That’s what I did, and it turned out well. I also took the Chemistry exam and found I was able to do well on that. I personally wouldn’t go near the US History exam haha. I would recommend Princeton Review for both the Math and Chemistry exams.</p>

<p>For the SAT, you only took it once. You definitely have time to retake as many times as you need to get the score that you want. Before retaking, focus on how you’re going to change your strategy. I took the SAT a few times myself, so here’s my advice. For critical reading, first read the passages and take your time to make sure you understand the general idea and THEN go to the questions. For vocab, study Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT Volumes 1 and 2. I studied those and knew most of the vocabulary that showed up. I actually had quite some trouble with math… but buy a prep book, learn all the formulas and concepts you need, and then all I can advise is to really not think too hard. The questions are easier than they seem. Let me know if you need essay advice for the writing section.</p>

<p>Besides scores, focus on what the “hook” or main gist of your application will be. What will you focus on in your application that will really catch the adcoms eye and make them remember you? How will you stand out? You can choose a unique passion or activity to do this, or even a unique experience. best of luck!!</p>

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<p>I second what someone said earlier about your ECs; they’re certainly very strong. But to be perfectly honest, your rank and test scores are going to hurt you in the admissions process. It may be too late to work on raising your class rank, but definitely put tons of energy into your SAT retakes. </p>

<p>Out of all your listed schools, I’d say your best shot is at the University of Miami, followed by UCLA. Maybe you should look at a few more schools so that you have a good group of safeties to fall back on? I noticed that your entire college list is composed of moderate to extreme reaches.</p>

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<p>Sudaflower, I don’t mean to discriminate by any means, but if you look at the statistics, being an African American or Native American with high grades and decent SATs significantly increases your chances of getting into the top universities compared someone who is white, even though we are supposedly past affirmative action. I wouldn’t worry to much if I was you, except you need to raise your Sats to at least a 2100</p>

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<p>get a 2100 and you should get in due to AA, higher grades would be preferable tho</p>

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<p>the SAT’s and GPA are more like a preliminary filter from what I understand. If those are high ENOUGH, then your extracurriculars will help you. If not (and from what I understand, it’s about 3.8+ unweighted and 2100+ SAT I to pass the preliminary filter) then they won’t really care about your ECs. Looks like you do better on SAT so I’d recommend forgetting the ACT and focusing on those. Also, if you attend a really good school they’ll understand if your rank is not very high.</p>

<p>Regarding ECs, do you play an instrument? If so, send in a CD. Do you dance or perform in some other way? If so, make a DVD. Princeton actually will watch them - some of them (music and dance) will get reviewed by the respective departments so they really care about those things. Even if you don’t do much, if for instance you have a great voice, make a video of yourself singing/performing a musical theater song. Something that makes you stand out in a way other than on paper.</p>

<p>As for chancing? All those schools are just as much a reach for you as anyone else who applies. If you can get your SAT up a lot, then they’re not much more of a reach for you, and you’ll be among the qualified applicants - about 20% of whom get in.</p>