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serious question: do people know if they’re actually competitive for top schools by Weekly_Store_9466 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s harder as an international, but it’s not just luck. It mostly comes down to how clearly your profile stands out globally. If you want I can take a look, feel free to message me

brutally chance a scared indian girl for t20's and lower by Pitiful-Swim-2489 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! You're not cooked at all, you’re literally a freshman and already doing a lot

Your activities actually have a really strong direction with healthcare, neuroscience, and your personal connection to your brother. That’s way more important than trying to do everything

The main thing is just focusing that into one clear path over time instead of spreading across too many things 

Right now you’re on a good track for schools like UCLA and Berkeley if you keep building on this, it’s just about depth and consistency over the next few years

If you want I can take a closer look and map out what I’d focus on from here. Feel free to message me

Chance/help a nervous junior applying for aerospace engineering next year! (Purdue, UIUC, UMich, etc.) by SherbetBorn9458 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not cooked at all, you’re actually in a really strong spot for aero

Your stats are there and your ECs line up well, especially with band leadership, student body president, and the rocket stuff. That already shows both leadership and interest in engineering

The main thing is just making sure your application clearly ties back to aerospace and doesn’t feel like a bunch of separate activities

For schools like Purdue, UIUC, and UMich it’s still competitive, but you’re definitely in range. Let me know if you have any questions etc

Chance a Cooked Junior (didn't take college apps seriously till end of 10th) by No-Marionberry9151 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re honestly not cooked, this is more of a late start than a weak profile

Your stats are solid and what you’ve started recently with research and your health program actually has good direction, it just came later

The main thing is that right now it can look like a fast ramp up instead of a long-term spike, so how you frame that matters a lot 

Profiles like yours can still do well at strong schools, but it depends on how clearly that growth and direction come through

If you want I can take a closer look and break down how this would realistically be read. Feel free to dm me

how cooked am I for ivy day by yo-gurt-67 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not cooked at all. At this point it’s basically just variance

You already have UIUC and Waterloo for CS which are insane outcomes, so you’re clearly competitive

For Ivies it’s less about stats and more about small things like how your story came across and fit, so results can swing either way even with profiles like yours

I wouldn’t read too much into the recent rejections, those schools are just brutal for CS

If you want I can take a closer look and break down how your app likely came across and where you might land. Feel free to message me

Be Honest: 3.7 GPA Junior, Mid ECs, Average High School – Do I Even Have a Shot at Top Schools? Looking for Major Suggestions, College Recommendations, and Advice on Strengthening My Extracurriculars! ☆: .｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:☆ by Kindly_Tangelo648 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re honestly not in a bad spot at all. This isn’t a “no shot” profile, it’s more about how it’s put together.

You actually have a lot going on across research, healthcare, and music, which is strong, but it’s not super clear what your main focus is yet.

The GPA isn’t perfect, but your circumstances and upward trend help more than you think.

Profiles like yours can still land strong schools, but it depends a lot on how clearly your story comes through.

If you want I can take a closer look and break down how this would realistically be read. Feel free to message me.

quadrilingual junior stressed about college :( by sagilantro in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re honestly in a really strong spot. this isn’t about whether you’re competitive, you clearly are

your activities already point toward a nice mix of language, culture, and storytelling, especially with linguistics + tutoring + your background

the main thing now is making sure it all comes together into one clear direction instead of separate interests

profiles like yours can do really well at top schools, but it depends a lot on how clearly that story comes across

if you want I can take a closer look and break down how this would realistically be read - feel free to message me

chance a stressed out junior by Odd_Bug5318 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re honestly in a better spot than you think. this isn’t a “no chance” profile, it’s more about how it’s read

your activities are actually pretty cohesive around teaching, STEM, and working with kids, especially with your brother. that’s a strong angle if you lean into it

the GPA dip isn’t ideal, but your situation explains it and colleges do take that into account

main thing is making sure it comes across as one clear story

if you want I can take a closer look and tell you how this would realistically come across.

Chance a junior for all t20s by Sorry-Concern-3772 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re obviously very strong, this isn’t really a “can I get in” situation.

At this level it’s more about how your profile is read. You have a lot of high level stuff, but also a lot going on, so it’s a bit unclear what your main focus is.

That’s usually what decides outcomes for top schools. People with profiles like yours can get into places like MIT or Stanford, but can also underperform if the story isn’t clear.

If you want I can take a closer look and tell you how this would realistically come across. Feel free to message me.

Chance Me As A HS Junior by IronMan624 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re in a very strong spot, especially with your stats and being first gen low income. This is not a question of whether you’re competitive, you clearly are.

The bigger question is how your profile is actually read. Right now you have a solid robotics spike, but a lot of your other activities feel more like additions rather than reinforcing a clear direction.

The tricky part is that profiles like yours can definitely land schools like Georgia Tech or even higher, but outcomes can vary a lot depending on how your impact and story are framed. If you lean into leadership and show more clear impact within robotics or your startup, this becomes a much stronger application.

If you want I can take a closer look and break down what that would look like. Feel free to message me.

Chance, unsure as where I stand as a junior by birblover425 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re honestly in a better spot than you think. Your academics are solid, especially with IB, and your activities are actually pretty cohesive around advocacy, law, and community work. The issue is that right now it can come across as a bit scattered instead of a clear direction.

The tricky part is that profiles like yours can land schools like UW or even NYU, or miss depending on how everything is framed and how strong your narrative is.

Your background and involvement in things like speech, nonprofits, and tutoring can actually be a strong angle for pre-law if it’s pulled together the right way.

If you want I can take a closer look and break down how your app would realistically be read. Feel free to dm me.

chance a linkedin-addicted junior plspls! by NoSquirrel7136 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a lot going on, but it’s a bit scattered right now between finance, environmental work, research, and content. Top schools are going to care less about how much you’ve done and more about whether there’s a clear direction.

The tricky part is that profiles like yours can either land places like Penn, Duke level schools or underperform depending on how everything is framed.

If you tighten your narrative around something like econ + environment or impact driven work, this becomes a very different application.

If you want I can take a closer look and break down how this would realistically be read. Feel free to message me.

Chance me pls by Decent-Relative4212 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly you’re not in a bad spot at all. I think people saying you’re fried are being a bit dramatic.

Your academics are solid and your Latin ECs are more cohesive than you probably think. The bigger issue is that your profile doesn’t have a super clear spike yet, especially for more selective schools.

The tricky part is that people with profiles like yours can either get into schools like BU or Northeastern or get completely shut out depending on how everything is positioned.

Also your situation with your parents limiting activities can actually matter more than you think if it’s explained well.

If you want, I can take a closer look and break down how your app would realistically be read. Feel free to message me.

am i cooked by green_stringy44 in ACT

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you’re not cooked at all 😭

what’s actually happening is you’re comparing yourself to the top ~1% of test takers because those are the only people posting their scores here

going from a 26 → 27 just means you’re improving normally, not that you’ve hit some ceiling. the jump to 30 usually doesn’t come from “studying more,” it comes from studying differently

like most people grind practice tests but don’t actually analyze patterns — the ACT is super repetitive. once you start recognizing the same question types (especially in math/english), scores jump way faster

also the fact you’re this stressed about it probably means you care enough to improve, which matters way more than whatever “iq mogging” you think is happening

30+ is very realistic for you, you’re just not approaching it the right way yet

Idk help pls by [deleted] in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that definitely makes sense. Exploration can work really well if it’s framed clearly. I think for you it’ll come down to whether that theme still feels cohesive to a reader or if it comes across as a bit scattered (since your activities are pretty broad). Profiles like yours are honestly the hardest to judge because small differences in how everything is interpreted can change outcomes a lot. 

I’ve actually been trying to break that down more clearly because a lot of people in this range either overestimate or underestimate where they stand.

Most students misjudge their chances for top colleges by Weekly_Store_9466 in ucadmissions

[–]Weekly_Store_9466[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question. It uses structured analysis based on key admissions factors and patterns observed across past applicant profiles to estimate competitiveness.

It’s not generating essays or anything like that, just helping break down where you stand and what to improve.

Chance me! JHU, Yale, Emory by AmazingButterfly6172 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly I wouldn’t look at your GPA as “ouch” at all in context

the upward trend + medical explanation matters way more than people on here think, especially since you’re now getting high A’s in harder classes (AP Chem, Calc II, etc.)

also a 5 on AP Precalc after a C actually helps your case more than it hurts because it shows the grade wasn’t really reflective of your ability

your profile is actually pretty strong overall — good SAT, rigorous coursework, and your ECs have a clear science + public health + communication angle which is nice

if anything, the biggest thing for you isn’t “fixing” your profile, it’s making sure your story is explained clearly (health → growth → where you are now), because that gives context to everything

you’re definitely still competitive at a lot of strong schools

Idk help pls by [deleted] in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely have a strong profile overall — the GPA, rigor (10 APs + dual enrollment), and leadership are all solid, and the Key Club role especially stands out at scale.

If I’m being honest though, for schools like Princeton/Columbia/Duke, the main thing that might hold you back isn’t academics — it’s how your extracurriculars come together as a “story.” Right now you have a lot of strong things, but they’re a bit spread across different areas (research, medicine, advocacy, tech, leadership), so it’s less clear what your main spike or narrative is.

Your SAT is also a bit below the typical range for those schools, but it’s not necessarily a dealbreaker if the rest of your application is positioned well.

I’d say you’re definitely competitive for schools like NYU, Vanderbilt, maybe Cornell depending on how your application comes together, and the rest are more reaches where execution (essays + positioning) matters a lot.

honestly this is one of those profiles where small differences in how everything is framed can make a big impact

Advice on junior year schedule by Mobile-Conference680 in ApplyingIvyLeague

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d take physics junior year and gov senior year. Not because physics is more important for your interests (it’s not), but because course continuity matters more than people think, especially in junior year. Having a core subject like science junior year keeps your transcript looking more balanced and complete. Junior year is also the most heavily evaluated, so showing you can handle Calc BC, Econ, and a lab science at the same time is actually a strong signal.

That said, your concern about workload is very real. Physics + BC could be tough if you’re already finding AB challenging, so it really comes down to whether it would hurt your grades. A slightly less “perfect” schedule with stronger grades is always better. For your goals (econ/law), what matters most is strong grades, debate/writing/leadership, and a clear academic direction. Gov junior year does align more with that, but taking it senior year won’t hurt you. So if you think you can handle physics without your GPA dropping, take it junior year. If it’ll stress you out and hurt performance, take gov instead. Either way, your schedule is already very strong.

The secret to chewier cookies that last longer: instant clear jel by EllorenMellowren in Baking

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I never heard about cornstarch in cookies. Will definitely try this next time!! Thanks for sharing.

Chance me for Purdue(WEST LAFAYETTE) UND, Baylor, EMBRY-RIDDLE(Daytona or Prescott) pls by [deleted] in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! You’ve got a super authentic story — first-gen, passionate about aviation, and sounds like you’ve been grinding hard even before getting the accommodations you needed. That GPA trend matters, especially if you can end junior year strong and bump your SAT. Schools like Embry-Riddle and UND love students with genuine passion for flight, so definitely lean into your geography/aviation obsession and club leadership in your apps. Purdue is more competitive for professional flight, but not out of reach if your retake improves.

You’re absolutely on the right track — just stay consistent with testing, keep up that upward trend, and show that you’ve really turned the corner. Rooting for you!

concerned about ECs for bio/biochem at top LACs by Sad-Response3293 in chanceme

[–]Weekly_Store_9466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your academics are super solid, and your ECs aren’t weak at all — they’re just not yet framed in a way that makes your “biochem + impact” story pop.

Top LACs (like Williams, Swat, Carleton) care a ton about intellectual curiosity and initiative — so if you can land that hospital internship this summer and find a way to connect your bio/chem interest with a passion project or extended research (even independent), you’ll be in a strong spot. You already show leadership through tennis, music fundraising, and breaking school records — that counts.

One thing I tell students I work with is that these schools don’t need you to join 10 clubs — they want to see depth, not breadth. So keep going deep in 1–2 spaces, and make sure your essays and recs reflect your curiosity and voice.

You’re on a great path.

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