What are my chances being admitted into Carnegie Mellon University?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I applied for the School of Computer Science at CMU (major in AI and Robotics). I know that this school is VERY selective, so this is my reach school.
I hope the following information can help you guys answer my question!</p>

<p>Grade: 12, Senior in high school
class rank: 9/204
GPA (unweighted): 3.65
GPA (weighted): 4.0
SAT scores: 650(math), 630(writing), 610(reading)
SAT Subject scores: 640(math2), 620(physics)
Classes: have taken ALL honors available
AP classes: only AP Calculus (score:5) taken junior year
Calculus 2 (taken at the local community college; I received a 94 as my final grade)</p>

<p>Strings Orchestra: violin for 6 years (historian)
Jazz Band: electric violin
Technology Student Association: Treasurer
VEX Robotics Team: Team Leader; programmer
pit orchestra for two musicals (1st and 2nd violin)
Mock Trail Team: two witnesses
Forensics Speech and Debate Team: Extemporaneous Speaking Captain, Debate Captain
Track and Field: distance runner, 3 seasons
Golf: 2 seasons, about a 56 for 9 holes (i just started playing)
Cross country: 2 seasons
Community Service Club: treasurer
Amnesty International Club: secretary</p>

<p>My school ONLY offers AP English, AP Calc AB, AP US History, and AP Biology. For this reason, I have only taken 1 AP class. For my senior year, I took the next math class at community college. I am doing an independent study for Advanced Robotics, where I experiment and teach myself new things. I have done quite a bit of community service, and have done many extra curricular activities consistently throughout high school. Also, I am a girl (if that helps at all)</p>

<p>I had an Alumni Interview for CMU about a month ago, and it went quite well.</p>

<p>I know that I am probably under-qualified for SCS at CMU compared to most other applicants, but I want to know if I have some chance at getting accepted. Please be honest--if you think my chances are slim, then don't think I will feel bad! I really want an honest opinion.</p>

<p>Thank You! If you need any additional information about me, then please feel free to ask!</p>

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<p>I think you have a shot at CMU … your willingness to explore opportunities outside of your school’s curriculum will definitely help you.
…but getting your SATs up just a little bit definitely wont hurt you…</p>

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<p>Go CompSci people :D, whatever happens, I hope you the best.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that you’re way off the mark, but you should try to get your SAT scores up if you can, if you can get a 2000 or even a 2100, your chances would increase greatly. Your ECs look incredible, and that independant study will look great, especially if you want to focus on AI and robotics. I think you have a decent shot, but you should definitely apply to some safeties. I definitely hope you get in!</p>

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<p>Thank you everyone! I know my scores are quite low–I only had the time to take the SAT once, and I really regret being lazy. I kept putting it off, and before I knew it, I only had time to take it once. Their average SAT scores are VERY high, and if I somehow get in, my scores will be at the very bottom (25 percentile). Well, I’m glad that you think my ECs will help!</p>

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<p>Anyone else have an opinion on how good of a chance I stand of getting in? I find out whether or not I am accepted in about a month.</p>