Please chance me. (UVA, UPenn, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Duke, Notre Dame and William and Mary...)

Applying to College
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<p>Race: White ( Middle Eastern)
Nationality: Lebanese, American
Resident of Virginia
Languages: English, Arabic, French (all fluent)
SAT 2080 ( 750 math, 670 writing, 660 critical reading)
SAT 2 : French with listening: 770, math 2: 800
Courses:
English
Arabic
French
Math
Philosophy
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
Geography
Sociology</p>

<p>Rank top 10 percent</p>

<p>GPA 90/100</p>

<p>Academic Achievements:
Ranked among top 3 in my class every year since fourth grade. (Ranking system started in fourth grade)
Passed intermediate nationwide diploma with honors.
Awarded yearly certificates of excellence in the following subjects since fourth grade: math, physics, chemistry, English, Arabic, French, history, economics and sociology.</p>

<p>E.C's:
1) Piano: Attended piano conservatory for the past eleven years in addition to three years of Music Theory and one year of harmonics. Will be eligible to sit in for the Trinity College Exam next fall. Performed in over fifteen concerts.
2) Tae Kwon Do: Practiced this martial art technique for the past eleven years. Acquired black belt in 2011 by passing test performed in front of jury from Lebanese Tae Kwon Do Federation. Participated in Lebanese National Tae Kwon Do Championship twice (under 47 kilograms category). Gold medals in Black Eagle Tournament and Charité Tournament. Trained young fighters.
3) Soccer: Played three seasons with Athletico S.C. Won second place at Virginia Beach, Virginia Recreational Centers’ Tournament.
4) School Yearbook Team: Active member of photography committee.
5) People to People: Attended the Leadership Summit at Harvard University in the summer of 2013.
6) Internship at A.H environmental.
7) Class delegate.</p>

<p>Community Service: Participated in community service activities at IRAP (Institute for blind and mute) and Crosstalk (religious dialogue institute).</p>

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<p>What’s your major?</p>

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<p>Your Math score is good, but you should probably aim to pump your CR and Writing by ~50 points. Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Duke, and UPenn are all extremely selective, so scores only mean so much. I think you have a good shot at UVa and W&M statistically speaking, but admissions has a lot to do with soft factors as well such as income, family background, perspective, etc. </p>

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<p>Also, with regard to ECs, I would strive to focus on your soccer, tae kwon do, and piano stuff when you’re putting together your application. The other stuff seems a little meh to me. </p>

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<p>Your current SAT score is a bit weak for these top schools. Try to bring it up, particularly for the CR score.</p>

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<p>@fifa190‌ economics</p>

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<p>I think you’ve got a good shot! :)</p>