Senior for Ivies

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Student:</p>

<p>User Name: zam614
Gender: M
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Location: Miami, Florida
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes
Parents divorced (j.i.c.)</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.741
GPA - Weighted: 5.674
Class Rank: top 10% (99th percentile of 824 students, i.e. top 8)</p>

<p>Will take 13 AP's by graduation
-AP World History (4)
-AP European History (3) "/
-AP Spanish Language (5)
-AP English Language & Composition (4)
-AP Calculus AB (5)
-AP Environmental Science (5)
-AP United States History (5)
-AP English Literature and Composition
-AP Calculus BC
-AP Biology
-AP Macroeconomics
-AP U.S. Gov't & Politics
-AP Psychology</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I:
CR: 740
MA: 730
WR: 750</p>

<p>SAT II:
-Math II- 800
-USH- 730
-Literature- N/A</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
-Mock Trial (10-12)
-National Honor Society (10-12)
-English Honor Society (9-12)
-Science Honor Society (10-12)
-Social Studies Honor Society (10-12)
-Mu Alpha Theta (12) - maybe
-Junior State of America - a chapter of the largest student-run organization in the country. Promotes political awareness, civic engagement, and a free exchange of ideas
-Deputy Convention Coordinator of the Southeast Territory of the Junior State of America
-Independently studying French
-Environmental Debate at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
-Features Editor of school newspaper.
-Editor-in-Chief of Fairchild Challenge Newsletter (a project in a multi-project, county-wide competition in Miami focusing on the environment; our school won first place)</p>

<p>Leadership positions:
-Founder/President of Junior State of America chapter at my school
-Deputy Convention Coordinator of Southeast JSA (Cabinet position)
-Historian for English Honor Society (11), President of English Honor Society (12)
-Vice President of Book Club (10), President of Book Club (11/12)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
-Internship for the State Representative of my district (11/12)
-Volunteer at several senior centers during special holidays, e.g. Thanksgiving, Father's Day, along with Representative
-Volunteer at local hospital - donate and read books to Pediatrics (12)
-Several beach cleanups and fundraisers for cancer research (10-12).
-Volunteer at school library during lunch (9-12)
-Tutor after school in different subjects (10-12).</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
-I participated in the preeminent law competition, "We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution". We were state champions of Florida in 2007-2008 and represented the state of Florida at the national competition in Washington, D.C. I was the mentor for last year's team, and will continue helping outside of class next year.
-National "I Dare You" Leadership Award
-National Merit Semi-Finalist
-National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar
-AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p><em>Does skipping a grade count for anything?</em></p>

<p>Colleges of Interest (in order):</p>

<p>1- Harvard College
2- Princeton University
3- Brown University
4- Columbia University
5- Georgetown University
6- Duke University
7- University of Florida
8- University of Miami</p>

<p>Desired College Characteristics:</p>

<p>Location type: Urban, Small City
Size: Small (Under 2,500), Medium Small (2,500 - 5,000), Medium (5,000 - 10,000)</p>

<p>Area: East Coast, Southeast
Importance of cost: Important</p>

<p>P.S. I'll chance back whoever chances me, if you leave me a link</p>

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<p>You are a strong cantidate…</p>

<p>You will get into a great school!</p>

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<p>I think there is a HIGH chance that you will be in at all. Keep up the good work :-). Chance back? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816473-chance-aa-female-elite-schools-updated-stats.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816473-chance-aa-female-elite-schools-updated-stats.html&lt;/a&gt; (Also chance me@ yale as well as the rest of the colleges listed)</p>

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<p>I skipped grades too but my siblings (who have gone through undergrad) said that if anything, it hurts us, because colleges might think we’re immature. So I’ll try not to emphasize it in my app.</p>

<p>You have a very, very strong app. I have never seen a class size so large on this site, lol. Your JSA involvement will take you through, as well as those National Leadership awards, etc. Oh, and not to mention you’re a minority…</p>

<p>1- Harvard College - mid- to low-reach (that’s the best seeing as it’s at least mid-reach for everyone)
2- Princeton University - I think that they tend to look for perfect stats (SATs, APs, GPA, etc.), but not sure, so going to stick with mid-reach
3- Brown University - match
4- Columbia University - match
5- Georgetown University - match
6- Duke University - match
7- University of Florida - in
8- University of Miami - in</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818137-chance-me-emory-columbia-yale-etc-will-chance-back.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/818137-chance-me-emory-columbia-yale-etc-will-chance-back.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>1- Harvard College-reach
2- Princeton University-reach
3- Brown University-match
4- Columbia University-match
5- Georgetown University-low match/in
6- Duke University-low match/match
7- University of Florida-in
8- University of Miami-in
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/803462-my-chances-brown.html#post1063452305[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/803462-my-chances-brown.html#post1063452305&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>1- Harvard College-Mid-Reach but Competitive Shot!
2- Princeton University-same as Harvard
3- Brown University-match
4- Columbia University-match
5- Georgetown University-In
6- Duke University-In
7- University of Florida-Safety
8- University of Miami-Safety</p>

<p>CHANCE ME!!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816403-little-unsure-chances.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/816403-little-unsure-chances.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks everyone!! Please keep the chances coming… Promise to chance you back =D. (I encourage comments too, aside from the reach/safety/match)</p>

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<p>bumpp
10char</p>

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<p>It’s hard to tell these days with Ivies, but you’ve got a great shot! Congratulations on all your achievements!</p>

<p>You’re REALLY fine for Miami and Florida; you’ve also got a pretty good chance at Duke. If you haven’t submitted your applications already, make sure your essay is strong.</p>

<p>Also, for any of those schools offering alumna interviews, TAKE THEM! They’ll really boost your chances!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/827313-im-first-my-family-go-through-process-can-you-please-chance-me.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/827313-im-first-my-family-go-through-process-can-you-please-chance-me.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Brown-in, UF and UM definitely safeties. Valedictorian from last year got into Brown last year with low scores, and I got into MIT this year.</p>