WHere should I Apply?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am a Korean-American living in South Korea.</p>

<p>Here are my stats
GPA: 3.70/ 4.0 (The maximum GPA is 4.0, not 4.3. Anything above 94 is an A and something in between 84 and 93 is a solid B.)
SAT I: 2270 (710 C/R, 780 Math, 780 Writing. I will take it again in Oct.)
SAT IIs: IIC 790, Chem 770, US history 700 (crap)
APs: I haven't checked my scores yet, but I have taken AP Chem, AP English Lang. and Comp., and AP US History.
TOEFL: 280
English is my second language, and I have been under American curriculum for 4 years.</p>

<p>Senior year schedule: AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Spanish Language, Physics (1st year), Global Issue (real easy class), and Strings (which is the same as "orchestra" class in American public schools)</p>

<p>My GPA for the first semester of junior year is really crappy. I got something like 3.15, so my cumulative GPA went down significantly. However, I bounced back by getting a 3.75 in the second semester.</p>

<p>E/C and Awards
* Orchestra for all 4 years (I have been playing the cello since 1998)
* University Interscholastic League Cello Solo 1st Class (I spent my freshman year in Texas and got this award when I was in 9th grade. I moved to South Korea in my sophomore year)
* 1st place winner for The 15th Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association Math Contest (in 9th grade)
* Spanish Club President (12)
* PSAT National Merit Commended Scholar (11)
* National Honors Society (12)
* 200 hours of community service at Chimsulwon (It's a nonprofit organization in Korea where old ppl and the phsically challenged people are treated with oriental medicine. I treat patients with acupuncture and moxibustion)
* Taekwondo 2nd Dan holder
* Internship at two hospitals
* Track and Fields, basketball, and football in 9th grade (my current school doesn't have teams for Track and Fields and Fball. Therefore, this prolly doesn't count at all). I don't play any sports at this moment.</p>

<p>MY GPA and E/C stink!</p>

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<p>did u work really hard to get that SAT score?
i wish i could get a 2270. i'm taking them again this oct.</p>

<p>good job.</p>

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<p>If you want your question answered, you'll need to be more specific about what you're looking for in a school: major, location, size, etc.</p>

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<p>I think the oriental medicine angle is pretty unique...</p>

<p>Don't sell yourself short. You have a good record and good scores. Is there a specific reason for the grade drop in 1st semester of junior year? If so is there a delicate way your counselor can explain it?</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, I don't know why I did so poorly in the 1st semester of my junior year. I just needed some time for adjustment because junior year was so much harder than sophomore year. I have always been a slow starter even when I sprint. However, I usually finish strong. I think that's the only way I can explain the reason for the grade drop. :(</p>

<p>I am looking for a big name school with small size (less than 1500 students) and a location that is not so overcrowed.</p>

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<p>What about major?</p>

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<p>I want to major in something like physiology, biochemistry, or just regular chemistry</p>

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<p>Check out Williams, Hamilton, Haverford, Swarthmore, Amherst, Grinnell, Kenyon, Carleton, Middlebury, Reed... all very good schools, all ~1200 kids, beautiful uncrowded campuses.</p>

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<p>Oops I made a mistake. less than 1500 students per class. That's what I am looking for. Do I have any chance at big name schools like Brown University</p>

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<p>Yes, you would have a chance at Brown. Make sure you have some matches and safties that you would be happy to attend, also.</p>

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<p>that's pretty impressive. don't worry too much about ur GPA</p>