Okay so a while back I had posted in the general discussion about what my chances are for a few UCs that I was interested in bu I’ve decided I likely wouldn’t be able to afford the out-of-state costs. So right now I want to know based off of my stats, what my best options are for a major in Economics and minor in finance for a career in investment banking/private equity/hedge funds. My top options that I’ve thought of are University of Florida because it’s in state and NYU Stern because of it’s prestige and location.
Grades: (calculated at end of of first semester junior year, second semester had straight A’s so should go up a little)
UW GPA: 3.7
W GPA: 4.15
Test Scores:
SAT: 2020 (Reading: 680 Math: 650 Writing: 690)
ACT: 29 (first time, probably taking again in fall going for 31+)
Classes
AP Environmental Science 4, AP Human Geography 5, AP Lang will find out this summer (expacting a 4 or 5)
took 3 consecutive years of Spanish
All honors, AP, or Dual enrollment
Will graduate high school with A.A. Degree
Senior schedule (early admissions/full time dual enrollment)
General Chem w/ lab
Speech
Western Civilizations 2
Humanities
Statistics
Extracurriculars:
Founded the school’s surf team/club in 8th grade
I compete around the state regularly and around the country annually through ESA and NSSA (surf competitions)
NHS treasurer for upcoming senior year (10-12)
Quill and Scroll member (11-12)
NEHS member (11-12)
Mu Alpha Theta member (11-12)
Homecoming committee (9-12)
Prom committee (11-12)
Thespian Troupe member (9-12)
various school plays and musicals
Community Service:
Will graduate with 150+ hours mostly through one organization (Marine Resource Council, local environmental organization to save the Indian River Lagoon and educate the public about the pollutants and danger of reckless fertilizer use and pollution)
Work experience:
Worked 20+ hours/week (during school) from July '14 - present and full time during the summer
I think some of my weaknesses are leadership positions, not super high test scores and only 3 AP’s.