What are my chances at USC, UofM, and NYU?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hello, I’m a senior in high school looking at the following schools. I know nothing is for sure but I’d like some pointers for my applications and some estimated chances.

Background:
Michigan resident
White
Male
Middle-upper class, won’t be asking for financial aid
My father went to UofM (legacy)

Scores/GPA:
3.87 weighted
3.78 unweighted
SAT: 1440 (690 English & 750 Math)
ACT: Getting score on the 18th

ECs:

  • NHS (2 years)
  • Key Club (volunteering, 4 years, board member)
  • Science Olympiad (2 years)
  • Link Crew (volunteering, 2 years)
  • High School Soccer (3 year varsity letter)
  • Club Soccer (all my life)
  • 100+ volunteer hours

Out-Of-School:

  • 2 years doing C++ programming classes over the summer at the Univeristy of Michigan
  • Tried to start a company (probably won’t include that)
  • Photography/Videography, I have a passion for it
  • Stocks ($1.8k+)
  • Dropshipping

Classes:
I’ve taken all of the most demanding classes offered at my school (all honors and APs(for the most part) offered

Junior year
AP Lang (4)
AP Gov (4)
AP Chem (3)
Physics
Spanish 4
Pre-Calculus

Senior year:
AP Physics
AP Calculus
AP Micro
AP Lit
Anatomy
Visual Basic (C++ coding)

Three last mentions:

  1. Upward trend in GPA (3.7 hit hard in freshmen year)
  2. Will be applying regular decision to these colleges
  3. 4 teacher recommendations and 1 counselor recommendations (I think they should all be good)

Thank you!

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I can only speak for UM, and I’d say even though your GPA is a little low (your ECs will help), you’ll have a fairly good shot with those harder classes. I would actually include that you tried to start a company because it shows colleges that you are willing to go out and try new things that you are passionate about.

3

You don’t say what school your applying to. But for lsa good shot since your instate. Engineering… Flip a coin. If your act is 34 or more than if course better chance.

4

agree with knowsstuff, it would be good if you mentioned the school or major, LSA, non-CS you’re in good shape for UM, NYU, USC would be a little tougher. If you’re applying for CS or engineering, UM and USC would be reaches, NYU may still be a match.

5

Hey all, thanks for the comments. I’d be going LSA, undecided