STELLAR GPA, Average SAT: How's it look?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Please chance me for the following colleges to major in mechanical engineering:</p>

<p>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Rochester
Case Western Reserve
Rochester Institute of Technology
SUNY Buffalo</p>

<p>Education:</p>

<p>SAT:
Total: 2020
Math - 690
Verbal - 660
Writing - 670</p>

<p>These were on my first try. I retook in December. Taking ACTs this weekend.</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 102.28
Unweighted GPA: 98.87
Class Rank: 1 of 92</p>

<p>Significant College Courses: JCC English 1510, 1530, 1540; JCC History 1540; JCC Math 1710 - 17 Credits (JCC = Jamestown Community College)</p>

<p>No APs; my school doesn't offer any. </p>

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<p>Honors/Awards:</p>

<p>-C.C.A.A. Div. I Scholar Athlete
-Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award: 2009
-Boy’s State Nominee: 2009
-Jamestown Community College Dean’s List: 2009
-Cattaraugus County Youth Citizenship Nominee: 2009
-Alfred Regional Science Fair - 1st Place: 2007, 2008; 2nd Place: 2006, 2009
-Allegany-Limestone Science Fair – 1st Place: 2007, 2009; 3rd Place: 2006, 2008
-Olean Library Writing Contest - 1st Place: 2008; Honorable Mention: 2007</p>

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<p>Activities/Sports:</p>

<p>-Soccer - Junior Varsity: 2006, 2007; Varsity: 2008, 2009
-Science Fair (Alfred Regional and ALCS): 2006 - 2010
-Cattaraugus County Envirothon: 2007 - 2009
-National Honor Society: 2008 - 2010 NHS President: 2009-2010
-All County Band (Trumpet): 2007-2009</p>

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<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>-Warming House Musician - Played guitar at the local Warming House</p>

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<p>Misc. Information:</p>

<p>-Caucasian
-Male
-Location: Allegany, NY
-First one in my family attending college (except Cornell; both parents attended. I don't think they donated much money though)
-Not sure what my dad's income is, but I'd assume 70k-120k. Mother is currently unemployed.
-Number of Apps from Your School: Most likely I'm the only one, except for at UB. </p>

<p>Recommendations and essays should be satisfactory, if nothing extremely special. </p>

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<p>Just a note: for my ECs and CR I tried to narrow it down to just what was included in my applications. I have far more that could not be included. </p>

<p>Any comments are greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Very good chance for both rpi and Rochester I think they r matches. Not to sure bout the other schools I’m applying to rpi 2. I got an interview at rochester but not applying. U have a very good chance good luck man</p>

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<p>Also if u have time pls chance me. Not sure how u can find my thread though</p>

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<p>I would totally accept you if I was an admissions officer! You really look like you have done a lot! :)</p>

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<p>@Vargas: paste the link?</p>

<p>One quick question: I’m taking the ACT this weekend without any preparation. If I botch that, will it really hurt my chances?</p>