I’m a senior in high school from Texas, I am Hispanic if that makes a difference as well. I need help as to which universities I can get into and what not. My GPA is a 3.7 = 93. I take mostly all AP and dual credit, and PAP when AP were not provided. I am not in the top 10% of my class. My high school is a top notch public school and is extremely competitive. The cutoff is 53 and I am ranked in the 70s. My SAT scores are from the middle of Junior year, and I am going to retake them in November. 520 Math, 560 Comprehension, 540 Writing (didn’t study). I am in National Honors Society, National Spanish Honor Society, play in the Orchestra, play basketball and rugby as well.
The perspective schools I am considering are
Texas Tech University (Visited already, and going for University Day)
Arizona State University(Have not visited, but receive many booklets)
Texas Christian University(Have not visited, but receive many booklets)
Baylor University(Have not visited, applied already. They waived the $50 application fee, and the required essay)
University of Alabama(Have not visited, but receive many booklets)
University of Miami(Have not visited, but I had an interview sophomore, and junior year with a representative, and am having one again, also they have already sent me an application)
University of Arkansas(Have not visited, but receive many booklets
Any suggestions or input about how my chances are would be greatly appreciated. I am just scared I won’t get accepted into any of the schools I want. So once again any input would be greatly appreciated.
and BTW I already use collegeboard.com and I have checked many websites concerning these Universities
Since each school’s admissions criteria changes (SAT scores, GPA, etc.), only you will have a good idea where you stand at these particular schools based on your scores. You would do well to apply to at least 1-2 back-up schools (they may be included above) to which you’re almost guaranteed enrollment based strictly on the numbers. You’re involved with community/extra-curricular activities, and this always helps.
Here’s the most important thing: You will want to avoid being just another person on paper among that endless stack of applications, so make your essay and interview really stand out! (Just remember that there is a fine line between standing out and being cheesy.) You need to be unique! That is easier said than done, so good luck. You mentioned Baylor waived the essay, but you may consider writing it anyway?
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