Wharton (ED), CMU, WUSTL, GTown, Cornell AEM, Lehigh IBE, NYU, UVA, UMich

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>My first post on CC after extensive reading as a guest.</p>

<p>General Information
Caucasian Male
New Jersey Public High School, sends about 15-30% to top schools.
UW GPA: 3.92
W GPA: 4.34
Class rank: 16/402
Taking a total of 8 APs out of 14 available.</p>

<p>Standardized Test Scores
ACT: 31, retaking in September. With serious preparation I have a pretty good chance at getting a 33, maybe 34.
SATII: USH 750, taking Physics and Math IIC in October. I know people dislike estimates, but I can probably pull a 750ish or higher on each.</p>

<p>High School Classes and GPAs
9th Grade (GPA 4.25 W)
Honors English-A
Honors Geometry-B+
Honors Earth Sciences-A
Honors World Studies-A
Spanish 2-A
Introduction to Business-A</p>

<p>10th Grade (GPA 4.2188 W, taking an extra class instead of a study hall brought down my GPA slightly.)
Honors English-A
Honors Algebra 2-B+
Visual Basic Programming-A
Honors Biology-A
Honors American History-A
Spanish 3-A
Economics-A</p>

<p>11th Grade (GPA 4.5 W)
Honors English-A
AP Computer Science A-A AP Grade (4)
Honors Pre Calc-B+
Honors Physics-A
AP United States History-A AP Grade (5)
Honors Spanish 4-B+
AP Microeconomics-A AP Grade (4), I have no idea how I didn't get a 5.</p>

<p>12th Grade
AP Macroeconomics
AP United States Government & Politics
AP Physics C
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Calculus AB
Honors Business Practice Firm
Guitar 1
Music Production</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars
School Cross Country-4 years
+ I've been an important part of the team for most of high school, valued by both coaches and teammates. I have a position of leadership where other members look towards me
for advice or directions. </p>

<p>School Winter Track-4 years
+ Same basic blurb as above, its mostly the same group of guys.</p>

<p>School Spring Track-4 years
+ See above, to see above.</p>

<p>Honor Roll every year of high school
+ This describes most, 95%, of the CC users, I know.</p>

<p>AP Scholar
+ See AP grades in 11th grade. Going for AP Scholar with Distinction and National AP Scholar, as well.</p>

<p>Summer job at a local grocery store-1 summer
+ Spent the summer working as a cashier for a pretty well known mid-Eastern grocery chain. It was not the most glamourous job, certainly not an internship at a powerful banking
firm, but nevertheless it provided some real world work experience. I interacted with young and old, and got the opportunity to put my people skills to work. If it counts
for anything, the managers begged me to stay as I was one of the only competent employees. </p>

<p>American Legion Jersey Boys State Statesman
+ This was a great experience. I lived with 60 other young New Jerseyans, guys, and the program encompassed about 800 young men altogether. In a nutshell, it was a week
centered around politics and government where individuals could run for offices. There were mayors, councilmen, county executives, senators, and a governor, just to name
a few. I was elected to a few postions, and ultimately had an influence on how some of the other guys lived for the week. Overall I got an in-depth look at politics, and real life
experience in government. Apparently, some people equivocate being a Statesman to being an Eagle Scout. </p>

<p>Involvement in the local chamber of commerce-sophomore year
+ As a sophomore I sat in on local chamber of commerce meetings at my school every few weeks throughout the year, along with a select group of students. We listened in on
how local businesspeople were creating and adapting their plans to fit the changing economy. In many cases, we, the students, got to suggest plans of action and have
meaningful conversation regarding local business.</p>

<pre><code> Internship at regional chamber of commerce-summer into senior year
+ After being recognized in the local chamber meetings, I secured an internship with the regional chamber of commerce. As an intern I help to prepare for events or run
</code></pre>

<p>segments within events. I also make valuable contributions to the chamber's marketing through their website, press announcements, and general networking/advertising.</p>

<p>Help with inner city home for runaway teens-50 hours
+ Along with my mom, I've helped to raise money and donate neccessities including clothing, shoes, etc, for the past few years, totaling about 50 hours.</p>

<p>Volunteer with local pet rescue-pushing on 6 or 7 years total involvement
+ This is a pretty significant volunteering extra curricular for me. Since early middle school, perhaps even earlier, I have been involved in the fostering and adoption of
countless cats and dogs. I have helped rehabilitate them, care for them, and find them good homes. I regularly attend the "adoption days" in order to connect the
animals with new owners. I don't have a particular interest in animal related majors or careers, but I love animals and this is probably the best way I've found to
help.</p>

<p>About Me (Myspace/Facebook?)
I'm a dedicated student with his eyes locked on a career in business, and ideally a career in business involving computer electronics. I've known I've wanted to go to college
for business since at least 3rd grade. Way back then I started my own business selling stickers and bookmarks to classmates for as low as 15 cents. At 9 years old I convinced my
principal to allow me to run this business during school, on the condition the proceeds benefitted the class. In the end, I raised around $130.00, which, after my teacher and I
neogiated a 15% discount at the local Barnes & Noble, I purchased a collection of new books. I continued the business in 4th grade, with some classmates, and the results were
similar, except with the popularity carrying over from the previous year, we made about $300.00. But enough about elementary school; I'm looking to go to college next year.
Now-a-days, instead of having my own business, I keep tabs on the stock market. I'm a member of a worldwide website that lets you fictionally invest in stocks and bonds.
Also, my involvement with the chamber of commerce has given me a new look on the business world, and has only further inspired me.</p>

<p>Combined with business, I'd love to delve into the world of computer engineering. I'm the kind of guy who has all the tech blogs bookmarked, along of course with The Economist,
BusinessWeek, and would jump at the opportunity to take your cell phone, or computer, and dissect its innards. I built my own PC at the age of 14, and I've continued to
experiment with electronics including circuit boards, game consoles, laptops, iPods, you name it. I want to be a part of the exponential impact of computers in everyday life. </p>

<p>Obviously, by analyzing my grades, you've noticed I have indeed recieved CC's dreaded grade, the B+. Also unforunate, they've been in math classes. Now, it's unfair to blame
anyone else besides myself, but, I will just state that the teachers were less than fabulous. And yes, every year they were less than fabulous. I'm positive AP Calc will be
different, seeing as though the teacher is amazing, and he hasn't been fired after a year like my previous math teachers have. I'm determined to get at least top 10 before
graduation, and by the looks of it, I'll achieve it. My standardized testing results are average right now. I'm no 2380 or 35 complaining I didn't get a 2400 or 36, but I know I
can do better than what I've scored.</p>

<p>Schools I'm Interested In
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. (Early decision probably)
Carnegie Mellon University-Looking at Tepper and Carnegie Institute of Technology
Cornell University-Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Georgetown-McDonough School of Business
Washington University in St. Louis-Olin School of Business (Might try to combine with School of Engineering & Applied Sciences)
Lehigh University-Integrated Business and Engineering program
University of Michigan-Ross School of Business
New York University-Stern School of Business
Rutgers, New Brunswick
University of Virginia-McIntire School of Commerce
Some others, but I'll keep this list to my top choices.</p>

<p>I'm open to suggestions from anyone out there, in terms of improvement or schools you think would fit me. This post is probably too long for many of you, but hopefully that means one less person saying, "Give up now, we need more information or even community college won't accept you."</p>

<p>Thanks for reading, I'll probably update this when I remember more stuff.</p>

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<p>Im going to assume you are bragging about your credentials, or just trying to calm your nerves, and you already know you have an excellent shot at admissions to any of these schools.</p>

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<p>Well I don’t mean to brag, if that’s what it comes off as. I’ve seen other people on here with ECs that blow mine out of the water, personally I think mine are still lacking. Standardized test wise, I know there are certainly those with higher numbers than mine. Thanks for your vote of confidence though.</p>

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<p>What concerns me is that you have gotten consistent B+s in math. Your chances at Wharton would be average. Wharton really does expect 800 or close to 800 math 2 scores because it places heavy emphasis on math ( plus it’s just SOooooo common). </p>

<p>Good chances at the other schools but I feel the test scores do not stack well at Wharton. It’s barely in the mid 50 percent.</p>

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<p>Wharton is definitely your biggest reach school on that list, definitely try to get a higher SAT</p>

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<p>You have great grades and statistics.</p>

<p>Haha, you’ve really talked up your ECs, though. It’s quite a read. I don’t believe there’s enough space on an application to write that much, though. And I also attended Boys State and it is not an equivalent to an Eagle Scout, hahaha. An Eagle Scout badge requires years of work that starts from, like, 6 years old. For me, I got an automatic admission into Boys State because there weren’t enough males in my school to apply. </p>

<p>Just make sure that your ECs are “amazing” in, like, five-eight words. I doubt there will be space on the Common App to write an entire paragraph. That being said, your writing ability in terms of talking yourself up is very impressive; perhaps you’ll want to consider using that for one of them in your essays. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your comments. I know Wharton is my biggest reach right now, which is why I’m applying ED to get any advantage I can. I also have a loose family connection with the admissions office, but I don’t expect that to help much, if any. </p>

<p>I know with the submission of the ACT, UPennn doesn’t require the submission of SATIIs, but will it help? And on the other hand, will it hurt if they’re only average?</p>

<p>Again, any suggestions for schools I haven’t listed that you think would fit me are much appreciated!</p>

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<p>Wharton’s going to be tough with a 31 and the Bs. They gets lots of high stats applicants from NJ, so your competition is formidable.</p>

<p>You’ll get into many of these schools but keep in mind that if you need aid, several on your list are poor aid schools.</p>

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<p>With your 31 ACT:
UPenn-Low Reach/High Match
The rest are high matches to lower matches…</p>

<p>You have a good chance at all of them.</p>

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<p>Looks like you got a great chance, although it wouldn’t be bad to retake an ACT…</p>

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<p>Yes, I’m aware some of these schools, I’ve heard NYU can be very stingy, are subpar for financial aid. Hopefully, if it comes down to it, I can play the offers off of each other. </p>

<p>And yes, like I mentioned in the OP, I plan to retake the ACT. I feel as if a 33 or 34 are very possible with sufficient studying.</p>

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<p>Any input, positive or negative, is greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Bump. Too bad the edit button is gone for the OP, but UMich and UVA are off my list.</p>

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<p>Updated ACT score?</p>

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<p>Taking the ACT Oct 23, taking SATII Phys & MathIIC probably in December. With the amount of studying I’ve been doing, I still hold up to the estimates in the OP, although they are estimates.</p>

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<p>You should definitely do ED for wharton</p>