what schools do you think i can apply with these scores and ECs? :)

College Search & Selection
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<p>International Applicant (asian: korean male)</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted
4.1 weighted
SAT: One sitting - CR 650
M 800
W 710 -> 2160
Higest Combined - CR 690
M 800
W 710 -> 2200</p>

<p>SAT II: US history 720
Chemistry 730</p>

<p>AP: US history 5
Chemistry 3</p>

<p>Activities:
1. School Newspaper club (English newspaper): 4 yrs 9,10,11,12
2. Official School Newspaper (Korean newspaper): 3 yrs 10,11,12
3. Student Council: leader of different branches: 2 yrs 11,12</p>

<p>Awards:
1. National-level English speech contests: 3rd prize in 11th / 1st prize in 12th
2. National-level English contest: 3rd (Korea Times English Contest)
3. School-level Academic Scholar Awards...11th 12th
(highest GPA in school)</p>

<p>Community Service:
1. Taught drums/guitars in a local church: 4 yrs 9th ,10th ,11th ,12th
2. School Summer English Camp for local kids: 11th
3. School Winter English Camp for local kids: 12th (intern; was paid $400)
4. Translator Volunteer in the Korea National Prayer Breakfast (KNPB was attended
by the current Republic of Korea President) : 10th, 11th twice
5. School Peer tutoring for 3 years 30 hrs/year
6. School chapel cleaning team 11th, 12th</p>

<p>Wow..my resume looks so poor compared to other brilliant students in College Confidentials..
But still, I should do my best </p>

<p>What do you think are my safety/match/reach scools~~?</p>

<p>Thank you for reading</p>

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<p>Do not make the mistake of thinking that the students here are typical. In fact, I’m not sure that everything you read here is even accurate. :wink: In the real world, you have a very good-looking record.</p>

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>You have very good stats! :)</p>

<p>What will your likely major be? Chemistry? Pre-med? Engineering? What?</p>

<p>Can you pay full-freight?</p>

<p>Are you looking for a big school? small school? quiet school? rah rah school? warm weather? snow?</p>

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<p>I want to study Education, particularly English education.
That is why my EC’s and volunteer work are involved with English…</p>

<p>Big/Small/Quiet/… doesnt’ really matter to me…haha…</p>

<p>I just want to know what schools are safety/match/reach for me…considering that
I can pay full-freight…</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>Hello there.</p>

<p>If you really can pay full-freight, the public schools can be the best for you. There are great public schools which are highly respected globally and nationally. They are:</p>

<ol>
<li>UC-Berkeley</li>
<li>UC-Los Angeles</li>
<li>UM-Ann Arbor</li>
<li>UW-Madison</li>
<li>UT-Austin</li>
<li>UW-Seattle</li>
<li>Ohio State University</li>
<li>Michigan State University</li>
<li>UM-Twin Cities</li>
<li>UNC-Chapel Hill</li>
</ol>

<p>If you’re looking for good private universities, Vanderbilt University is ranked No.1 for Education.</p>

<p>Feel free to ask any questions you have.</p>

<p>Best of Luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you very much for your reply.</p>

<p>What do you think then are good schools for me when I really dont have
any ‘Education major’ in mind?</p>

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<p>If you’re in the top 10 in your class/batch, Stanford, Berkeley and Caltech. </p>

<p>As it stands, you’re a good candidate for UCSD, UCLA, USC, Mudd and CMC.</p>

<p>Notice that I only recommended California schools. It’s because California is a wonderful state. If you don’t mind attending a Midwest school, the following are your best bet: Northwestern, Chicago, Michigan and UIUC.</p>

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<p>I guess it’s better to ask what kind of environment you prefer? Since you have exceptional stats, you should have a good chance at anywhere you apply. </p>

<p>Do you like the feel of liberal arts colleges, large research universities, etc? Are there certain opportunities you are looking for in your college experience? Do you care about an environment that’s located in either the cities, suburbs, or the rural/countryside?</p>

<p>These are questions I personally have asked myself, so it could be good for you to consider.</p>

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<p>Wow…thanks very much guys…:)</p>

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<p>How about Brown? Boston University is good for education, and they give merit aid as well. I agree that Chicago is a good choice. You may have a chance at the Ivy League schools. Not many people apply with an interest in education, and that will make you stand out.</p>

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<p>^</p>

<p>Brown gives merit aid? For what level of stats?</p>