What are my chances??

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi! I’m a rising senior looking to refine and possibly finalize my college applications list. While acceptance calculators have given me positive results, I’m not sure about the extent to which I can trust them. I plan on studying Biochemistry/Chemistry, Computer Science/Math, or Physics. If I were to study chemistry, I plan on continuing to medical school; if I were to study physics or computer science, I would proceed to grad school.

Current List:

Princeton (Early Decision/Regular Decision)
Northwestern (Early Decision/Regular Decision)
University of Chicago (Early Decision/Regular Decision)

Penn State, Schreyer (Regular Decision)
Harvard (Regular Decision)

Possible additions/replacements:

Duke
Penn
Caltech (eh)
Stanford

Some basic information:

ACT: 34
Math: 36
Science: 35
English: 34
Reading: 32
Writing: 29 (but apparently this year’s essay isn’t being considered too heavily)

Weighted GPA: 4.75 (expected to increase)
Unweighted: 4.0

Class Rank: Top 10%, probably top 10

Awards: USNCO Semifinalist, USABO Semifinalist, National Merit, High Honors (all semesters), a bunch of science- and math-related awards within my own high school, scholarship to study Russian at Penn State, various science and math competition awards, biotech research program at Penn State, and idk some more I don’t feel like including

Coursework:

Junior Year: Adv. Chem II (like AP Chemistry but a bit more advanced), AP English Language, APUSH, Adv. Honors Precalc (arguably hardest math course at school), Adv MCB/Gen, APCS

Senior Year: AP Physics C, AP Lit, AP Euro, AP Calc BC, AP Stat, AP Psych/Comp Gov (idk yet), maybe some more

Extracurriculars: Boy Scouts (many leadership positions, about to receive Eagle), SciOly (co-captain), NSB (captain), Comp Sci Club (officer, president), XC, Track, volunteering, research opportunities at Penn State

Job experience: it does exist

So I guess how are my chances looking for the aforementioned schools?

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Your chances are relatively good (I remember reading that even a 2400SAT and 4.0GPA has 50% chance of being admitted to Harvard :frowning: ). That being said, I think your ACT is slightly above average for these schools and your GPA is above average. I think your chances are better than the average person for sure, but dont forget the inherent nature of these schools. Essays and LoR will play a HUGE part in your acceptance because they already know you are very capable. Good luck and if you need help with anything feel free to PM me!

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You can definitely get into Penn State (although I am not sure how applying to Schreyer changes things), Duke, and Northwestern. Penn is very possible but having really nice essays would guarantee you a spot. Harvard, Caltech, Stanford, UChicago, and Princton can be reaches for even the most complete applicants. Good luck!

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Princeton doesn’t have ED, only SCEA. If you apply to Princeton SCEA, you can’t apply to any other private university, so no NW or Uof Chicago EA. You are competitive applicant so work on your essays and good luck!

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I should’ve clarified this but I’m otay sure about which school will be my ed but thanks!

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@atb5827

Hey i was wondering what level of recognition did you put for USNCO Semifinalist (i.e. national?) Other than that, I think you’ve got a shot at all the schools!