Please Chance Me (I'll chance you!)? (Duke, Ivys, top 20 schools)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am applying to Duke, and a few Ivys, but I wanted to know if I may be chanced for other top 20 schools, as well? I've tried making these before, but I don't think I added in enough info, so here goes!</p>

<p>Rising senior.</p>

<p>Most of my other classes besides AP are honors, except for extracurriculars, which do not come with the option to take honors at my school. 10 APs in all.</p>

<p>Black female</p>

<p>Intended major: Evolutionary Anthropology/Biology
GPA: W: 4.3 UW: 3.8</p>

<p>Ranking: about 60/519</p>

<p>SAT score: 2230</p>

<p>Courses: Most of my other classes besides AP are honors, except for extracurriculars, which do not come with the option to take honors at my school. My APs may appear sucky to some, but they are all that is offered, unless you are interested in calculus or physics.</p>

<p>AP Exam Scores:
- Biology: 5
- English Language and Composition: 5
- U.S. History: 5
- World History: 5</p>

<p>SAT II Scores:
-Literature: 750
-Biology E: 710
- Biology M: 640
-US History: 710</p>

<p>Taken French for all four years of high school.</p>

<p>Pending Exams/ predicted grades:</p>

<ul>
<li>AP Chemistry (4)</li>
<li>AP Human Geography (5)</li>
<li>AP English Literature and Composition (5)</li>
<li>AP Psychology (5)</li>
<li>AP Environmental Science (5)</li>
</ul>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>HOSA 1st Place, Extemporaneous Speaking Event
HOSA 2nd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking Event
HOSA Honorable Mention, Kaiser Permanente Health Issues Exam
HOSA Top Ten, Medical Spelling Event
HOSA 5th Place, Biomedical Debate Event (team captain)
HSHS Science Fair 1st Place (Biology B)
National Black Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist 2013
National Merit Scholarship Commended Student 2013
National Advanced Placement Scholar with Honors</p>

<p>Leadership:</p>

<p>HOSA:
Junior Vice President (10)
Vice President of Outreach (11)
Biomedical Debate Team Captain
(11)
Vice President (12)
Head of Organic Vegetable Garden
Initiative (12)
Co-founded middle school chapter
(12)</p>

<p>FBLA Historian (10)</p>

<p>ECs:
- I don't have the connections or resources to do a full-scale research project, but I did author an extensive write-up for a research project that I intend to do in undergrad, and that I will send with all of my applications. I'm still hoping to get a lab, though, maybe in time to enter Siemens competition?
- Writes a blog for my online school (12)
-Plays piano at the intermediate level (a long time)
-Member of church youth choir (10-12)
-TaeKwonDo blue belt (8-12)
-Equestrian sports, intermediate rider (9-11)
-Girl Scouts (12 years)
-Equestrian Club (10-12)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
- 540 hrs (12): peer tutor for online school in my state
- 135 hrs (grades 10-12): Junior camp counselor at STEM camp (hosted at one of the schools I'm applying to)
- 40 hrs (11): YMCA volunteer camp counselor
-18 hrs (12): Freshman orientation at my high school</p>

<p>Writing is my strong point, and I've already finished most of my essays, and they look quite promising. I am very hard-working, expect to have excellent recommendations, and I really hope to get into a great school! Please offer your opinion!</p>

<p>Again, schools I am applying to:</p>

<p>Duke, several Ivys (including Harvard, to offer some perspective), and other top 20 schools. If you know of any other schools you think would be a better option for me, please don't hesitate to mention it!</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t send the Biology SAT 2. Btw, how did you manage a 5 and get a 640???</p>

3

<p>Maybe because I took the SAT II Biology before I even took a freshman year biology course.</p>

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<p>I think your a match for duke, some of the easier ivies like dartmouth, and cornell. I would mention in your essay that you didn’t have the resources for a full scale project, I don’t know your community or financial situation but college love anything that proves you had motivation, and are determined to continue studying despite the economic setback.</p>

<p>CHANCE ME BACK PLEASE!!! I COULD REALLY USE THE FEEDBACK</p>

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<p>wow looks pretty solid. I think your one potential problem area might be your rank. your GPA is fine, but your rank is a little low. you’ve got some stellar ECs, and a lot of awards as well. your URM status will definitely give you a boost, but is not enough to guarantee admission. either way, you’re going places. good luck!</p>

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<p>I think you should be able to get into at least half of the ivy schools and most likely duke too.</p>

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<p>You are beyond the top 10% of your class which is VERY low for the ivies and other top 20 schools. Unless your school has had kids with your gpa and similar class rank get into those schools, I would aim lower.</p>

<p>URM status can only go so far in boosting your application.</p>

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<p>Everything except your class rank looks very strong. Your ECs show that you take lots of initiative and you have a very diverse profile. I don’t think your class rank will hurt you because the rest of your achievements show that you really are a solid, competitive scholar. Should be good for all of your schools, although you can never tell. Please chance me back if you’ve got a minute!
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<p>Good luck with everything!</p>