What kind of universities can I get in with these stats?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I just completed the 11th grade and, of course, am looking at this point towards college. I'm in California, which means I have interest in many UCs, but I also am considering Ivy Leagues and other out-of-state universities--most notably Syracuse University, Columbia University, and Northwestern University--since I want to pursue a career in English/journalism. Please chance me!</p>

<p>Grades as of end of junior year (note: x/y means grade in fall semester/grade in spring semester):</p>

<p>Freshman year - 4.0 GPA</p>

<p>Sophomore year - classes taken: Media Production (A-/A-), Spanish 2 (A-/A-), Algebra 2 (A/A+), English II Honors (A-/A-), World History (A/A), AP Physics B (B-/B; 3 earned on AP Exam), P.E. (A/A+); overall GPA in sophomore year: 4.0 (weighted), 3.83 (unweighted)</p>

<p>Junior year - classes taken: AP US History (B-/B+; projecting 4 on AP Exam), Spanish 3 (A-/A-), English III Honors (B/A-), Journalism (A+/A+), Trig/Pre-Calc (A-/B+), Chemistry (A-/A-); overall GPA in junior year: 4.0 (weighed with AP class and English III Honors), 3.83 (weighted with AP class), 3.71 (unweighted)</p>

<p>Senior year - classes I will be taking and projected grades for first semester: AP Government (B), AP Spanish (A), AP English (A), Journalism (A+), Photo 1 (A). </p>

<p>Other scores:
-A in Statistics class taken over summer before senior year @ nearby community college
-SAT Score: 2200 (730 CR, 710 Math, 760 Writing)
-SAT IIs: 720 in US History, projected 700+ in Literature, projected 700+ in Math II</p>

<p>Other qualifications/awards/etc.:
-Won Sugihara Fellowship Award for ADL in 11th grade by being selected for writing an essay and winnings 2nd place; chosen from over 100 students around the nation who went on an ADL-sponsored National Youth Leadership Mission to Washington DC; for more information, see Sugihara</a> Fellowship Program
-Worked as a tutor at my school's Homework Center through all of junior year (twice a week), got paid about $500 over the year, plan to continue working at HW Center in senior year
-Involved in Speech & Debate all 4 years of high school, but haven't occupied any leadership positions; earned Championship trophy at a major invitational in Freshman year</p>

<p>Please chance me based on my stats! Also, please advise me if there are any "holes" that I should fill--i.e. get a job, do volunteering, etc. that would boost my chances.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>By the way…my class rank is 18/388, which means I’m in the the top 5% of my class as of the end of junior year. I’m an Indian male :-)</p>

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<p>I’d say you’d get into most upper average schools like UCLA, Case, Emory, etc. </p>

<p>But with just a 2200 SAT for the entire ivy league and schools like MIT, CalTech, UC Berkley, and even Northwestern, you’ll need some stronger ECs like a research publication after a summer of research in a lab or an internship in a hospital or something like that to balance it. Or you can try for a higher score or try the ACT. </p>

<p>You should definitely get at least one 800 on a SAT II for the ivy league.</p>

<p>No offense, but you could be a bit more well rounded, esp. for the ivy league. That is, you should preferably have some varsity sport.</p>

<p>You must have leadership positions. If you really can’t get one, just make your own club - it could be anything.</p>

<p>Also, be interesting - ex. try something different like theatre and act in a few plays.</p>