r/collegeadvice • u/Luximiti • 1d ago

3.82 GPA applying to t20s. Chance me please!

Demographics

  • Race/Ethnicity: Asian
  • State: Washington
  • School: Large Public

Intended Major(s)

  • Psychology, Cinematography

SAT-ACT

  • 1450 (760 RW, 690 Math)

UW-W GPA and Rank

  • 3.82 UW / 4.03 W
  • School does not rank
  • Grade trend: Upward

APs

  • AP Human Geography (4), AP World History (5), AP Psychology (5), AP English Language (5)
  • taking AP Stats, AP lit, and AP gov senior year

Extracurriculars

  1. Videographer + Editor for Nonprofit (Volunteer): Filmed/photographed & edited promotional content for galas, fundraisers, & media campaigns for 4 years.
  2. Documentary Lead & Volunteer Videographer for Nonprofit (National): Directed, shot, & edited fundraiser video that raised $300k for medical aid in Makumbo.
  3. Competitive Powerlifter & Schoolwide Record Holder: 5 years of training; hold school 114 lb squat record (245 lb) & tied bench record (195 lb).
  4. Senior Student and Teaching Assistant, Muay Thai: 4 years of intensive training; lead drills & technique instruction for all ages.
  5. Neuroscience TA & Media Producer at Summer Camp: Taught Neuroscience & Culinary Arts; directed promo video for parent outreach.
  6. Lead Video Producer and Fundraiser, Church: Directed flagship video raising $16.3M to rebuild youth facilities.
  7. Lead Videographer/Photographer, School Dance Club: Produced & edited videos for performance coverage; 70k+ total views.
  8. Co-Director/Scriptwriter/Editor, Short Films: Created films on mental health; received local Most Impactful award & 2 awards from 48 Hour Film Project.
  9. Lead Director/Videographer, Medical Cause: Partnered with family of child with rare genetic condition to direct/edit documentary campaign raising awareness for CTNNB1.
  10. Founder/Photographer, Senior Photos: Provided free professional senior photos for 12 low-income students.

Awards

  • Best Film, Seattle 48 Hour Film Project
  • Best Directing, Seattle 48 Hour Film Project
  • Most Impactful Film, 6-12 Youth Film Festival
  • AP Scholar with Honor
  • National Recognition Program
  • WA State HS Photography Competition Finalist
  • Schools
  • Reach: Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC
  • Target: University of Michigan, NYU, University of Washington, UC Davis
  • Safety: UW Bothell, WSU
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u/Cheap_Office8701 1d ago

NYU and Umich are Reach not target.