Suggest colleges for me?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>UW GPA with Freshman year: 3.63
W GPA with Freshman year: 4.06</p>

<p>Top 10% of my class
4th best public school in my state</p>

<p>UW GPA without Freshman year: 3.70
W GPA without Freshman year: 4.2</p>

<p>UC GPA: 3.93</p>

<p>ACT: 33
English: 34
Math: 31
Reading: 32
Science: 35
ACT Writing: 12
SAT Math II: 770
SAT Physics: 760</p>

<p>AP Classes</p>

<p>World History: 5
English Language: 4
Spanish: 5
US Government: 5
Comparative Government: 5
Physics B: 5
Calculus AB: 5</p>

<p>Senior Year:</p>

<p>Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
English Literature</p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>Music (Main Passion)</p>

<ol>
<li>Marquette High School Symphonic Orchestra (9th-12th): Most advanced orchestra in my high school, one of the most prodigious in the state, possibly the nation. We have performed in competitions and festivals in St. Louis, Chicago, and New York. The highest chair I have obtained is 1st violin, 3rd chair</li>
<li>St. Louis Suburban Orchestra (9th, 12th): An inter-district orchestra, by audition only.</li>
<li><p>MHSAA Solo and Ensemble Festival (11th): Competition where participants perform a solo/ensemble and obtain a judges rating. Achieved the Superior Rating (highest possible) in both the district and state levels.</p></li>
<li><p>Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Performance Certificate in Violin Performance, Grade 8 (9th): Achieved honors standing in a violin performance exam given by the Royal Conservatory of Music (International Institution which has trained many top notch musicians)</p></li>
<li><p>Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Certificate (10th): Earned Theory certificate from institution stated above.</p></li>
<li><p>Carnatic Classical Music (9th-12th): Have learned and performed vocal carnatic classical music (indian music) throughout high school. Have learned this for a total of 13 years.</p></li>
<li><p>Interfaith Cultural Performance: A televised interfaith performance. Was one of the lead singers for Hindu Temple.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Science/Mathematics</p>

<ol>
<li>Washington University Mini-Medical School Parts I, II, and III (11th,12th): A medical seminar given by Washington University professors. Extremely interactive</li>
<li>Missouri Innovation Academy (10th): Summer program, held at Missouri State University for college credit. This program integrates science and business skills. Students design a product, build a prototype, and develop business and marketing plans.</li>
<li>Northwestern University College Prepatory Program: (11th): Took college classes and earned credit</li>
<li>Mu Alpha Theta (11th-12th): Tutoring program where accepted tutors tutor other students in math.</li>
</ol>

<p>Community Service</p>

<ol>
<li>Volunteering at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home (10th): 160 hours. Coordinated with staff and activities personnel in order to plan activities for residents and improve the quality of their lives</li>
<li>Volunteering at a Devastated Tornado town (11th): 40 hours. Cleaned debris, installed insulation, planted trees, and assisted with reconstruction in Washington, Illinois, after it was devastated by a tornado.</li>
</ol>

<p>Other</p>

<ol>
<li>Debate: (9th,10th): Achieved Honors Standing in NFL</li>
<li>Vice President of the Business Management Team (11th): This is a team where students create a model company and vend products to raise money for the school. I was vice president of the finance committee.</li>
<li>Youth In Government (12th): Leadership club where students simulate government and take an active role in their communities</li>
<li>Work at McDonalds (12th)</li>
</ol>

<p>Im looking at a science major. Would people mind suggesting excellent/top colleges I could go to? My assistant principal, who knows me very well, is giving me a good recommendation, not one of those general ones</p>

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<p>What is your financial situation? What size and type of college do you think you want? Any geographic preferences?</p>

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<p>@intparent i can afford college easily. size and geography are not very important to me. The academic caliber of the institution is. </p>

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<p>So your parents have a quarter of a million dollars saved and/or income to cover any college you would want to attend, and are willing to spend it? Just making sure… too many parents say they will “figure it out”, then can’t or won’t pay when they figure out the actual cost. </p>

<p>So there are at least 100 colleges that are of “high academic caliber” for a science major in the US. It is very hard to predict which one you might prefer if you have no preference in size, location, cost, vibe of campus, etc. I will say that you probably are not a candidate for the very top schools, test scores and GPA is not there. But the next tier down for reaches and a bit lower for matches. </p>

<p>Have you ever looked at the Fiske Guide to Colleges? It is a really good resource to get a good overall feeling for all aspects of a college. Your guidance counselor or library probably has a copy – it is okay if it is a couple years old if you want to just identify possible schools. Going through with a pack of post-its to flag options is a pretty good way to pick out some schools to investigate. Anything people post based on your information above will be pretty much a reflection of what THEY like, not what is a fit for you.</p>

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<p>Well you’re competitive enough for most, if not all, colleges. Your ec’s make up for your somewhat weak gpa. Some colleges actually recalculate gpa so that it does not include freshman year grades. John Hopkins University is famous for its science. Most top universities (harvard, princeton, yale, mit, stanford, caltech) are also top universities for science.</p>

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<p>@austin23 is ucla or ucb possible for me at all? or michigan state, nw, or washu (i have a legacy here).</p>

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<p>First off congrats on a phenomenal résumé. Now the suggestions…</p>

<p>Duke (I love duke…)
Stanford
CalTech
MIT (good at science as well as engineering)
Carnegie Mellon
Case Western (match)
Harvey mudd (seriously look it up. It’s amazing for the sciences!!! And employers recognize that!!!)</p>

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<p>@ShowMeState700‌:
You definitely have a shot! It does not hurt to apply. Really demonstrate in your essays that you have a passion for music. </p>

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<p>@austin23 would the fact that i regularly played violin at my nursing home volunteering be of use to me</p>

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<p>Yes it would be! Anything outside of school can be useful depending on how you write it up. Colleges want to see that you’re a normal person who does things other than study study study</p>

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<p>An unweighted GPA of 3.7 AND an ACT of 33 probably knock this student out of contention for the very top schools (Stanford, MIT) people have listed. What kind of science are you interested in, and what are your possible post-graduation plans? If you are thinking of med school (which I was thinking you might be given some of your ECs), you want to go someplace where you can get a very good GPA. You probably want to take Harvey Mudd off your list if you are thinking about med school, it isn’t much of a pre-med feeder partly because the grading is so tough there. </p>

<p>I assume you would be competitive for Wash U. You would have no trouble getting into Michigan State (but why Michigan State vs. University of Michigan)? U of Michigan is probably a bit of a reach. </p>

<p>Just be sure you get some schools on your list as matches and safeties, not just reaches.</p>

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<p>@intparent what would my chances be for uchicago early action provided I write excellent essays</p>

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<p>Hard to say. My D actually got into U of C EA with a 3.7 unweighted and no hook last year. BUT, she had a 2380 superscored SAT, and SAT subject tests of Math II - 800 and Lit - 800. She did write good essays, but I personally think the test scores had a bigger influence. Her class valedictorian (better grades, lower test scores) was rejected EA and in the regular round. No one can really say what your chances are. There is no harm in putting in an EA application, but it is a reach for everyone, so don’t treat it otherwise. </p>

<p>You haven’t said for sure, I think, if your target is med school (but still thinking it is from your current ECs, but correct me if I am wrong). But I also think U of C is a tough place to get to med school from. Students certainly do it, but it is tougher to get a good GPA there than a lot of schools. Med schools want strong GPAs, strong MCAT scores, and a demonstrated interest in medicine through ECs. There is an awful lot to be said if you are truly serious about med school about NOT gunning for the very top undergrad schools, but looking hard at Tier 2 schools where it is easier to accomplish those goals. </p>

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<p>I understand that some UC Science departments are especially tough to get into, but I imagine that every UC other than UCLA and Berkeley are safe for you, and you have a decent shot at both of them. If Chicago is your top choice, you should definitely apply. What about Vanderbilt? They have a great Music school, and excellent pre-med programs (their teaching hospital is renowned). Also, look into Tulane as a semi-safe, low-match school. They have a non-binding, early notification system - you would get your admissions decision, along with any merit aid award, by Thanksgiving. How about Tufts or Brandeis? Reed might also be an option, if you’re open to a smaller college. McGill, in Montreal . . .</p>

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<p>@intparent my goal is an mba</p>

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<p>Why do you want to get an undergrad science degree and go on to an MBA? Just trying to understand…</p>

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<p>@intparent‌ undergrad in science and a combined md-mba. im sorry i was not clear</p>