Will I get in?

[kaidalena]

<p>I’m a junior in high school (Class of 2013). I’ve wanted to go to the University of Rochester since freshmen year. I’ll be going to U of R for an interview this summer. I’m thinking about applying early action. What are my chances? Any advice for me?</p>

<p>Desired Major at U of R: Neuroscience (I want to go into research.)</p>

<p>GPA: 4.28</p>

<p>SAT: 1680
Critical Reading 570
Math 560<br>
Writing 550</p>

<p>I’ve taken all honors classes and I’m an honor roll student. I’ll be taking my first AP next year (AP Chemistry).</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
- Volleyball (Freshmen Year)
- Stage Manager (Freshmen-Junior Year. 6 shows and counting)
- Co-Director (Sophomore Year)
- Inter/Assistant Stage Manager at a professional Theatre (Sophomore Year)
- Assistant Producer (Junior Year)
- Head of House and Ticket Sales (Junior Year)
- Thespian Troupe Board Member (Junior Year)</p>

<p>Honors Societies:
- International Thespian Honors Society
- Science National Honor Society</p>

<p>Volunteer:
- Mentor for the Freshmen Mentorship Program (Junior Year)
- Tutor Chemistry to High School students (Junior Year)
- Tutor Elementary School Students at a local Elementary School (Junior Year)</p>

<p>Employment:
-Waitress (2008-Present)</p>

<p>More About Me:
- I’m Chinese-America.
- I can speak 3 languages fluently.
- I’m a first generation college student.
- I’ll most likely be top 20-30% of my class.
- I live in NJ.</p>

[Lergnom]

<p>I never know how admissions sees a person but in truth your test scores are low. That hurts your chances of course but it also means you might find neuro at UR more difficult because the kids in that area may be stronger. I don’t know; I don’t know you or how you test or how competitive you are as a student. Fit is something you should think about.</p>

[primatology]

<p>You have a good chance if you can get those SAT scores up.</p>

[Falcon89]

<p>Agreed. Grades and ECs look good - shoot for the 1300 two-score and you have a real good shot. Good luck.</p>