What are my chances at Columbia/Brown/Washington University in St. Louis/Cornell? ?

Question

My current credentials are:

-3.8 unweighted GPA (4.3 weighted)

-33 ACT composite (essay only scored an 8)

-National Honor Society President

-Spanish Club Vice President

-Future Business Leaders of America Honorary Member

-total of 7 AP courses (almost all other courses are honors)

-great teacher recommendations

-Writer for school publication

-Varsity Baseball as a freshman

-Speak English, Spanish, and decent Chinese (I am continuing to take Chinese classes)

-Manager of the School Store

-40 or so community service hours

-Have not taken SAT Subject Tests yet

As a bonus, I lived in Argentina for four years and Beijing, China for five years. In China, I attended one of the best international schools worldwide and maintained a 3.5 GPA there unweighted.

I will be applying to college as unranked because I switched schools half way through high school. My first school was much more difficult than the second, giving me a much lower average gpa than I would have at only my current school. With only my grades at my current school, I am 5th or so of 300.

My essay is about me being in Thailand when the tsunami hit in 2004.

Also, what other schools should I consider (safety, fit, and reach)?

Answer 1

You have great chances at any of those universities... and many more. UG admissions will only take a look at your last 3 years, so make sure you stress on your life experience. Make sure your essay is focused on your experience and how would be applied to your major. You are at a point where looking disperse will not serve you well.

Make sure you don't scare them. You are applying for an undergraduate degree not for a Ph.D. yet

Try the link below for more research

other than that... GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

You have a very good chance of getting in to those colleges. You're unique and have good academic scores which should be more than enough.  

Answer 3

u have a HUGE chance. also try out for NYU, UCLA, Berkley for safety options. Good Luck!

Answer 4

It looks like you have a very good chance of getting into some, if not, all the schools you have listed. It will depend on how well written your essay is and your SAT scores though. Good Luck!