<p>Ok well here is what I have done so far in high school. I have a 3.41 GPA overall, but my junior GPA was a 3.6, and the last quarter was a 3.91. My SAT scores are ok, being a 1960, but I have strong SAT II scores with a 730 in Math I and a 730 in Chem. The big thing for me is I have a lot of extra curricular activities, being president of 3 clubs, starting a club, being in Model UN and Model Congress, being a top singer in my school, being a senior prefect chosen by the principal, and I have 200+ hours of community service. Do I have what it takes to get into Carnegie Mellon? And what are my chances for other elite schools? Thanks!</p>
<p>You seem to have decent ECs (strong leadership), lower than average SAT I scores, quite low GPA, average SAT II scores, and average community service. </p>
<p>You have a shot but at the moment the school is a mid-reach.</p>
<p>I just took my first practice ACT score and got a 32…How does that help?</p>
<p>32 translates to around 2150 on the SAT. GPA is still too low; same with SAT II. Get a 32 ACT, get 760+ SAT IIs, and then CMU will become high target/low reach.</p>
<p>Too bad you cannot change GPA.</p>
<p>if it looks like your GPA is going up that can help too. you should still apply. you’ve made yourself stand out, they could definitely still see something in you.</p>
<p>My GPA has been going up since freshman year… What else can I do besides have a solid first semester senior year… Im also doing 2 internships over the summer and visited the campus how much does that help me?</p>
<p>I forgot to add that I was 7th in a national stock game in investopedia.com that had over 20,000 people competing…</p>
<p>Boost your GPA dude,
And also while you’re at it try upping your SAT
Same question for me,
I got a 93 average for my junior year, 3.8 uw for sopho and freshman,
1380 CR+W, 780 Math2 740 Physics 800 Chinese,
President of a club and created my own website,
what do you guys think, Carnegie Mellon reach, or match for me?
Thanks!</p>
<p>ignore those that say you have too low of a GPA…that stuff is nonsense…you have a shot, just show carnegie how much you want to go there and how much it would benefit the school if you were accepted</p>
<p>since you cant change your GPA now just go for a 34+ on the ACT and insane essays then you can do it!</p>
<p>Hmm I slightly disagree with all the people who think you should retake your SAT subject tests, but I think you should retake your SAT reasoning test. Your GPA could use some work, but it’s too late for that.</p>
<p>Your best bet is to up your SAT reasoning score, and you should be set.(:
GLUCK! :D</p>
<p>Your stats (except your SAT score) sound very similar to those of a friend of mine who got into CMU with a massive scholarship, so you’re looking good so far. Definitely try to raise that score to a 2100 (at the very least), though.</p>
<p>It depends on which school you will apply.
If you will apply for CS, that’s a reach. You need to bring up your GPA and test scores.
If CIT, I think you are fine, just keep “what you are” now.
If other schools (IS, HSS…), you are totally fine, good match.</p>
<p>Im applying for CIT…</p>
<p>Is there any other engineering schools that I should focus on as well as CMU that I have a good shot at?</p>
<p>32 ACT is decent for Carnegie Mellon University.
Best of luck to you.</p>
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<p>Georgia Tech is a good reach school for you.</p>
<p>If you are a female you are a shoe-in</p>