I am thinking about attending Stony Brook for computer science and I understand that CS tends to be a very competitive major at Suny Stony brook . I go to a very competitive high school the NYC suburbs that is nationally ranked and offers plenty of AP courses. Also, can you guys recommend other schools for me if Stony Brook seems like a reach.
SAT:1470(750 Math, 720 RW)
Weighted GPA:96
AP scores:US History(4) AP Computer Science A(4)
Took many honors courses
Senior Course Load:All AP and college credit courses
Additionally, I took all the Computer Science courses my school offers if that helps at all.
I am involved in a few extracurricular activities and had a summer job for the past two years,but nothing extraordinary
Essay:8.5/10
Recommendation:My computer science teacher, who I had known for 3 years