What are my chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Okay, I posted this earlier, but just for suggestions...not chances. What are my chances for the following schools.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.73uw (Most rigorous possible schedule)
Rank: First Decile (All school provides)
ACT: 35</p>

<p>EC (weakest part):
Varsity/Club Swimming Year Round
Model UN (Exec Board)
NHS
Volunteering:
-Work with recreation swim team
-Hospital
-Tutor in school's chem department
-Tutor middle school kids
-Charity events
Worked as a lifeguard</p>

<p>Schools:
Duke
Northwestern
WUSTL
Brown
Penn
Amherst</p>

<p>I have matches and safeties...these are my reach schools. I realize my EC are extremely weak for these schools. I'm just not sure if I can improve them by January. I'm open to suggestions. What can I do to better my chances?</p>

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<p>You have an amazing ACT with a good GPA/courseload.
Your ECs aren't Ivy level, but they are pretty decent.
It looks to me as if you have a pretty good chance for all these schools.</p>

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<p>Bump......</p>

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<p>Hmmm...this is my first time really giving advice, and I'm basing it off of other advice I've seen, so if someone comes along to correct me I'm sorry. But I'd have to echo VF, and say that your ACT probably makes up for what your EC's lack (which isn't much, btw), especially if your other test scores (SAT/APs) are as good. You probably have a good chance at most of those schools, with the possible exception of Brown and Amherst, but I'd still say you have a pretty good shot. Good luck!</p>