please chance me

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Rochester
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<p>Grade 12
White Male
Average Public High School</p>

<p>I want to major in engineering.</p>

<p>Scores:
SAT-Not Submitting
ACT: Comp-31 (not sure, but considering taking again)
34 English
31 Math
31 Reading
29 Science
(recently received scores, expecting a 9 or 10 on writing)</p>

<p>GPA and Classes:
GPA Unweighted-3.67 (difficult courseload); Weighted-4.853 (top 5% of class of approximately 220)</p>

<p>I have taken the hardest possible courseload my high school offers. Additionally, I am one of two students taking every AP class available.</p>

<p>Classes of Notability:
AP US2
AP Biology
AP Calculus (AB?)
AP Physics (BC)
AP English
AP Chemistry
AP European History
Honors German 5 (only honors is offered)</p>

<p>EC's:
Math and Science Leagues, History Club, school science fair (won 1st one year), HS JV Baseball Team, couny baseball team, volunteer at food bank, volunteer at summer camp, volunteer for Relay for Life, and volunteer for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (writing essay about this). Volunteer work for the entirety of high school is around 350-400 hrs. </p>

<p>Work Experience:
Worked as a bagboy in a supermarket and a camp counselor at a summer camp.</p>

<p>Essay (common app): Overall, I think my essay is well written and unique. It is about how volunteering as a clown in the Macy's Thankgiving Day Parade (well known televised parade in NY) gave me the courage to express myself even though I was an intrinsically quiet and introverted person.</p>

<p>Supplements: My supplements also have a personal and unique twist to them.</p>

<p>URMs: None, middle class</p>

<p>Reccomendations: One will be from my German teacher, who I have had for 5 years. She knows me well and I am confident that the rec will be good. My other rec will be from my physics teacher; I know it will be good, but not as good as the latter.</p>

<p>Thank you very much.</p>

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<p>You know you’re a good candidate. Why ask?</p>

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<p>you are good for an ivy. why rochester?</p>

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<p>I am looking for any advice to help improve my resume and oppinions about my chances; contrary to your beliefs, I don’t view Rochester as a “safety” or even a “match”. I’m not posting this to improve my self esteem or something, just to know where I stand in the admissions process. It is my understanding that Rochester is a prestigious school with good academics, and all aspects of it interest me. All further advice is appreciated.</p>

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<p>Do an interview. It counts at UR. Otherwise, learn about the Rochester Curriculum and see if that appeals to you.</p>

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<p>It is and it’s definitely worth applying with your stats. My guy absolutely loves it there. Have you had a chance to visit?</p>

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<p>i have similar status as you and the original reason for me to apply was because my Bausch and Lomb Award last year. I started out as considering it as a back up but now I love it very much. You are a very, very well qualified candidate. I don’t see any reason why you can’t get in. Actually, if most people who apply there have similar status like you, I should be worried:)).
Good luck!</p>

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<p>also, if URochester is really your top choice, always apply for ED. It is a lot safer.</p>