UNC, UV, Wake Forest, and Nova (Chances for Business)

<p>Hi, I'm a junior right now in Central High in Philly (top public HS in the city), and I wanted to assess my chances at a few schools, mainly:</p>

<p>University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Flagler)
University of Virginia (McIntosh)
Villanova University (VSB)
Wake Forest (Calloway)</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Current cumulative weighted GPA = 4.02</p></li>
<li><p>Ranked 40 out of about 530 (7.5%)</p></li>
<li><p>Three MG classes taken (we are only allowed one per year)</p></li>
<li><p>Several honors classes, AP Physics B (score pending this May, anticipating a 4)</p></li>
<li><p>Taking Calculus as a senior next year (maybe AP BC)</p></li>
<li><p>Taking SAT Reasoning on 3/14, estimated scores = 680 CR, 760 Math, 720 Writing</p></li>
<li><p>Subject Tests not taken yet, but I'm confident I can score at least 750 on Math Level I and II, and a minimum of 700 on Physics</p></li>
<li><p>ACT (with Writing) will be taken on April 4th, expecting no less than 31-32</p></li>
<li><p>Extreme lack of extracurriculars (mostly due to a part-time job at my local Acme and a lengthy commute to school)</p></li>
<li><p>However, I was on the baseball team as a sophomore and actively involved in our Peer Mentoring program (mainly tutoring freshman in Algebra)</p></li>
<li><p>I play basketball for a church league outside of school</p></li>
<li><p>Member of the NSHSS</p></li>
<li><p>Averaging about 50 hours of community service per school year, and will probably have a total of more than 200 upon graduation</p></li>
<li><p>Going to attend a several-week-long business program at a college this summer</p></li>
<li><p>Recommendations will not be a problem</p></li>
<li><p>Writing skills are very good, maybe good enough to write an essay (or essays) that can make up for my lack of involvement in HS</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Is my lack of activities really going to damper my chances THAT much?</p>

<p>Please remember that my test scores are not official, but I can assure you that they will not be lower than what I have listed.</p>

<p>If possible, rate each school from 1 to 10 (10 meaning I am definitely in, and 1 meaning I have no chance)</p>

<p>I can chance you for UNC, WAKE- but i need more info. </p>

<p>Gender, Race, EXACTLY HOW MANY HONORS CLASSES and AP CLASSES separate please… (list them)</p>

<p>Ok, I’ll do a new list:</p>

<p>Race: caucasion
Gender: male
Residence: PA
High School (competetive, magnet, top public in the city)</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Current cumulative weighted GPA = 4.02</p></li>
<li><p>Ranked 40 out of about 530 (7.5%)</p></li>
<li><p>Honors: Algebra 1, Geometry, English 2, PreCalculus</p></li>
<li><p>AP: Physics B (score pending this May, anticipating a 4), Calculus AB (next year), Statistics (next year)</p></li>
<li><p>Taking SAT Reasoning on March 14th, estimated scores = 680 CR, 760 Math, 720 Writing</p></li>
<li><p>Subject Tests not taken yet, but scores will resemble: 760 Math I, 750 Math II, 700 Physics</p></li>
<li><p>ACT (with Writing) will be taken on April 4th, expecting no less than 31-32</p></li>
<li><p>Extreme lack of extracurriculars (mostly due to a part-time job at my local Acme and a lengthy commute to school)</p></li>
<li><p>However, I was on the baseball team as a sophomore and actively involved in our Peer Mentoring program (mainly tutoring freshman in Algebra)</p></li>
<li><p>I play basketball for a church league outside of school</p></li>
<li><p>Member of the NSHSS</p></li>
<li><p>Averaging about 50 hours of community service per school year, and will probably have a total of more than 200 upon graduation</p></li>
<li><p>Going to attend a several-week-long business program at a college this summer</p></li>
<li><p>Recommendations will not be a problem</p></li>
<li><p>Writing skills are very good, maybe good enough to write an essay (or essays) that can make up for my lack of involvement in HS</p></li>
</ul>

<p>My test scores are unofficial, but will not be lower than what I have listed.</p>

<p>University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Flagler) -
University of Virginia (McIntosh) -
Villanova University (VSB) -
Wake Forest (Calloway) - </p>

<p>Thanks in advanced…</p>

<p>how many APs does your school offer? without this here is your chances</p>

<p>Wake- High Match-Mid Match- I would recommend a interview next year
UNC - Low Reach- Mid Reach - course rigor, class rank , ec’s > All of these hurt you</p>

<p>My school offers a lot of AP’s, which, I know, also doesn’t look very good. Is UNC really harder to get into than Wake? I’m glad you responded, because I have always thought it was the other way around.</p>

<p>UNC is super hard to get into out of state, they can have only 18% out of state in the school at any given time, you should look in the UNC boards it is brutal for admission. Wake is easier by a lot i think, one because it is private and they don’t care whether you are in-state or out-state, plus they have a sat/act optional policy now- trust me this policy is working against them as i speak- i have seen people who get accepted but aren’t nearly prepared for the work they are going to offer. </p>

<p>With the new info you gave me, i wouldn’t keep too much hope on UNC, but Wake should stay where it is.</p>

<p>Ok, thank you. I’m just trying to get an idea of where I might get in, I have not really finalized a list yet. But your help is greatly appreciated.</p>