UNC, U of Illinois, NC State, Cornell, Columbia, UChicago

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Submitted EA for all except Cornell and Columbia (as they are binding). Chicago is first choice, but I would love UNC or Illini as well.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.63/4.55
ACT: 34
SAT: 2180 (770 math 750 reading 650 writing)
SAT II: Physics 800 Chem 740</p>

<p>My courseload has been fairly rigorous so I'm not worried about that, I have 5's on Calc AB/BC and Physics AP exams and a 4 on English Comp.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Varsity Swimming for 3 years, with conference qualifying times
Marching Band for 4 years, with a total of 8 grand champions under my belt
Jazz Band, which received all superior ratings at North Carolina Jazz Festival
Volunteer as a packer for lunches for Raleigh's homeless
Virtuoso pianist with advanced repertoire, been playing for 9 years
Lifeguard for the YMCA, and certified for Lifeguarding, First Aid, AED, CPR, and Oxygen by the Red Cross.</p>

<p>I am a NM semifinalist (and hopefully finalist!) and have been a member of Tri M (music version of NHS) for 2 years.</p>

<p>I felt my essays were strong, and I got recs from teachers who love me as a student.</p>

<p>If you have any other information you would like, just ask!</p>

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<p>What is your intended major? Also, where is your home state?</p>

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<p>UNC: match if you are an instate, low reach if OOS
UIUC: match(in state) low reach(out state)
Uchicago: reach due to lackluster ECs and low UW gpa. Bu who knows? Uchicago is known for funny essays.
Ivies are reaches.
NC state: safety</p>

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<p>My home state is NC, and I plan to double in Physics and Chem. I’m taking AP Chem this semester and hope to score highly on the exam.</p>

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<p>UIUC admission stat depends on your major. You should be fine for LAS while Physics and Chemistry are two of their strongest programs there. It may be a high match for you. However, their financial aid really sucks. Have you run their NPC? </p>