yes, im asking for chances. :-)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Right now I'm doing essays and recommendations. I am either applying EA to U Chicago or ED to Cornell. I'm more attracted to U Chicago, but I'm worried that I wouldn't get in. Please chance me.</p>

<p>Stats:
African American
female
Income= less than $50,000 yr
technical highschool, entrance test needed</p>

<p>SAT: 2030- 690CR, 690M, 650W
Sat II: Math 2, English (U Chicago doesn't require so I won't submit)
AP: (Only available senior yr) US Government and Politics, English Language/Literature, Calculus AB (I'm also taking the test for Macroeconomics)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9/4.0 and 4.8/6.0
Rank: 8 of 141</p>

<p>ECs:
Drama Club- 9, 10, 11, 12 (probably mention in essay, because its my fav activity by far)
Academic Challenge Team- 10, 11, 12
National Honors Society- 11, 12
Jam Sessions- (music club-im a music production major in high school)-10, 12
R.E.B.E.L.- county representative- 10, 11, 12
community college courses- sociology= A, microeconomic=s A</p>

<p>Awards:
Cape Assist Award- Anti-Drinking Public Service Announcement
School Counts- 9, 10, 12 (probably)
First and Second Honor Roll- 9, 10, 11, 12
Congressional Student Leadership Conference- acceptance, didn't attend because of fee</p>

<p>Other:
summer 2009- worked 30+ hrs week
summer 2008- took 2 college courses
summer 2007- worked 10+ hrs week, volunteer at American Red Cross (but not much, maybe 50 hrs total)</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule:
Entertainment Production 3
AP English
Physical Education
AP US Government and Politics
Economics
AP Calculus
Drama </p>

<p>Classes:
4 years english
4 years math
3 years science
2 years foreign language (im adding a letter explaining why)
3 years history (i took 2 histories junior year)
2 years elective (most schedule allowed for)</p>

<p>P.S. According to collegeboard's website, UChicago lists volunteer work and work experience under important admissions factors. My volunteer work hours are sort of lacking, but I did spend those hours working and taking college courses. Do you think admissions officers will be able to overlook my lack of volunteer hours then?</p>

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<p>“I’m more attracted to U Chicago”</p>

<p>Then don’t apply ED to Cornell!</p>

<p>If you weren’t an URM, I’d say your subpar SAT scores and lack of solid leadership would make both schools high reaches. However, in your hooked case, you have decent chances.</p>

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<p>Agreed. Decent chances, which means 35-40% chance of admission.</p>

<p>Also, please don’t apply ED to Cornell if you’re more attracted to Chicago. You’ll be shooting yourself in the foot.</p>

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<p>well i think i do have leadership qualities. last year i was a team leader for the academic team and this year I am going to SkillsUSA with them. Also, this year and last year I was the county representative for R.E.B.E.L. which is a national organization against big tobacco companies. I’m not sure what other oppurtunities I had for solid leadership because I live in a small community with very little volunteer groups except the Red Cross, Animal Shelter, and 4-H.</p>

<p>Yeah, I don’t think I’m going to apply to Cornell because my writing score isn’t high enough and I don’t like country or small towns.</p>