Would UNC or Duke or Cornell be a match?

<p>ACT 29 (1st time taking it, will retake this fall, expecting 30-32) satII chemistry=730, writing=690, history=700</p>

<p>Is it possible to get a percentage for acceptance, roughly?</p>

<p>GPA=4.1/4.0 rank, will not be disclosed but 2% out of 650</p>

<p>Taking rigorous classes (competitive high school). 10th grade=1 ap, 11th=4 ap, 12th grade=5 ap. General upward trend in grades when pursuing harder classes. Recieved 4 and 5 on the tests.</p>

<p>Activities: nhs(11, 12) amnesty international member (10,11,12) math team member (11, 12) tutored children (10,11,12) volunteered at a hospital (4-8 hours per week 11, 12) played cello since 4th grade, job (12)</p>

<p>awards: ap scholar with distinction, numerous volunteer awards, superior ratings at my cello solos (local school based solos) </p>

<p>parents did not go to college (mom dropped out of high school), low income family, troublesome teenage life. Does it help to write about unfortunate circumstances in my essay?</p>