<p>Hey everyone, I've posted a "chance me" before when I had a list of about 10 colleges I wanted to apply to. However, after much thought and research, I have narrowed it down to 2 schools that I am in love with. Brown and Columbia University. I want to apply Early Decision to one of them but I just can't choose which one!
I'm asking for your advice. Which school do you think I would have a better chance of getting in? Here are my stats. </p>
<p>I'm currently a Junior at a VERY competitive high school.
My GPA at the end of Sophomore year was a 95.0 but I expect it to raise into the 97's by the time my junior year ends. The reason it is so low is because I did not take Honor Courses 8th and freshman year. (8th Grade courses come up on my transcript)
I just took the SATs this march and I am taking it again this May. I did not get the score back but during practices I usually get around 2150.
My school offers IB instead of AP and I have taken advantage of this by taking All-IB Courses.
Alright so here are my stats and please Chance Me! Here goes!</p>
<p>I want to apply Early Decision to:
Columbia University
Brown University</p>
<p>Other Schools I'm applying to:
Yale University (Almost Impossible Reach)
NYU
Cornell University
Emory University
UCLA
SUNY Binghamton</p>
<p>Major: Political Science/ Pre-Law
I am asian (Korean) living in New York.
GPA: 97 Wtd
SAT: 2150 'ish</p>
<p>IB Courses: JUNIOR YEAR
IB English (Higher Level)
IB U.S. (Higher Level)
IB Spanish
IB Physics
IB Biology (Higher Level)
IB Math SL</p>
<p>E.C's
-Local youth group: Currently Vice President: President Next year. We organize MANY events for the community such as car washes to raise money. We also assist at nursing homes and soup kitchens.
-Argentina Missions Trip: Gave medical aid to the Argentineans, Spent time with the children,Spent 2 weeks last summer.
-Internship For Senator Charles Schumer: I applied for internship this year.
-Founder and President of the Global Awareness Club: We raise money to give to charities that provide relief to North Korea, Darfur, Latin America, and the Middle East.
-Founder and President of the North Korean relief chapter for our school. This is a large organization and I founded my school's chapter.
-I am attending the Cornell Summer Program this summer to study Political Science intensively.
-4 Year Varsity Winter & Spring Track(Competing for All-Leagues) this year. Maybe Captain
-Played football for 4 years. Skipped Junior year to concentrate on Track. Will play on varsity Senior Year.
-Played the Cello for 9 Years. Premier Cello for my school's chamber orchestra( auditioning for All-States) this year.
-Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
-Captain of my Church Basketball Team
-National Honor Society, History Honor Society (Running for President), Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M (Music Honor Society), Boy's Leader Corps. (Running for Treasurer).
-Model Congress, Junior class executive board.
-Tutored Every week after school.</p>
<p>I wanted to be a Creative Writing major before I changed my mind. Therefore I can write outstanding Essays. (99 on english regents....idk how i got a point off....)
Essays: Outstanding
Rec's: Outstanding</p>
<p>I am a very strong speaker and I am very confident I can rock the interviews.
I also visted Yale, Brown, NYU and Columbia and took tours but my visits were never recorded, therefore i don't know if it will benefit me at all...</p>
<p>I'm not sure if I'm forgetting anything but yea. It's not that impressive but i can dream can't i? Please chance me and I'll be sure to chance you back. Thanks!</p>