Hi guys, sorry to make one of these posts, but I have been wondering for a while what are my chances of getting into Brown University (ED) , Columbia University (RD), and Amherst (RD). I understand that all of these are very difficult reach ivy league schools, but I just wanted some input. Please help ! !
My top choice would probably be Brown University, and I am considering applying ED to Brown. I am a rising senior in high school.
Here are my stats:
- Female in California, attending well-known arts school
- First Generation College Student
- Definitely applying as English major (possibly interested in Medieval Studies)
ACT: 34
SAT II: 800 Math, 740 US History, most likely going to get at least a 730 on Lit
Unweighted GPA: 3.94 , Weighted: 4.44
Rank: School doesn’t rank
AP’s:
- AP World - 4
- AP Calc AB - 4
- APUSH - 5
- AP Bio - 5
- AP Lang 5
Senior Year Courses:
- AP Stats, AP Gov/Econ, AP Lit, AP Psychology, AP Enviro, Spanish IV H
Awards:
- National History Day Judge’s Choice
- Most likely National Merit Scholar/Finalist (good PSAT score)
- Best Freshman/Most Improved Section (x2) in my school’s intermediate and advanced band
Activities/Extracurriculars:
- Amnesty International president and founder (since sophomore year)
- Founded Student run non profit organization based on community arts volunteering, 100+ students involved, I coordinate benefit concerts and raise $1000 to 1500 a year to donate to causes like domestic violence, natural disasters, etc. (since freshman year)
- Have been in my art school’s instrumental music conservatory for three years, now am going to Creative Writing conservatory for my senior year
- Counselor at well-known summer camp for children with disabilities for two summers (80 total hours of work)
- Tutor in English and Book Club
- Intern for Harvard grad writer
- 200+ volunteer hours
- Took UCLA summer shakespeare class, Columbia University Summer Constitutional Law Program
- Was in school band and orchestra until senior year, toured Washington DC to play with military bands
Rec’s:
- APUSH Teacher - I am really close to my teacher, hopefully expecting a really amazing rec
- AP Calc Teacher - Average rec, he thinks I am a good student/studious, etc.
- Counselor - My counselor knows who I am and has written pretty good recs in the past for my summer programs
I also think my common app essay will hopefully be pretty good… Please chance me! I am pretty worried that I don’t have enough awards or activities… Thank you !