What are my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northeastern University
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<p>I posted this a couple days ago and didn't get many responses so I thought I would try again...</p>

<p>I am a senior from North Carolina and I really want to go to Northeastern and hopefully get some kind of merit scholarship--do I have a chance?</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 3.9 (W) 3.3 (UW)
-I am taking three AP classes this year, I took two last year, and most of my other classes are all honors
SAT: 640 (R) 580 (M) 660 (W)
ACT: 26
Rank: 138/510 at a very competitive public high school
EC's:
-was one of 23 students selected to participate in the Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders
-French summer immersion program: spent a month in France living with a host family
-Managing Editor of the school newspaper for 2 years
-Competitive latin dance for 6 years
-Tutor students struggling high school students in Math and English
-Big Brother/Big Sister program
-Volunteered at the library for 6 months as well as other community service such as Crop Walk
-Member of French club, key club, and DECA</p>

<p>Also, I am going to be the first one in my family going to college..</p>

<p>thank you so much!</p>

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<p>I just posted a similar thread, your scores seem to be very similar to mine and Northeastern is my number 1 school and I think we both have pretty good chances of getting in. :)) good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks so much! hopefully i will see you at northeastern :)</p>

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<p>Well, I got in with very similar SAT and a lower GPA, but that was several years ago and it's amazing how admissions have changed. You would probably get some kind of merit, but I really have no idea how significant it would be. Other than that, your ECs seem pretty good, and I'd imagine you'll get in. </p>

<p>But take my advice with a grain of salt, I'm old and pretty far removed from what kind of applicant they're looking for these days.</p>