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@mn15
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 • 24 days ago •
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Do I have a chance of getting into SMU as a early graduate (sophomore) and Early Decision..
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Here's my stats:

Demographics:

First gen U.S. citizen

Not first gen college (parents got MD in different country)

Intended Major- Biochemistry (Premed)

Graduating via Texas First Early Graduation program this spring

HS Coursework:

Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, Algebra 2 Honors, PreCalculus, AP Calculus BC

Honors English 1 GT, Honors English 2, English 3 & 4

Biology Honors, Chemistry, Physics, PLTW Principles of Engineering Science

AP Human Geography, AP World HIstory, U.S. History

Health Science Theory, P.E. Business Info Management, Dollars and Sense, Principles of Law and Corrections

Spanish 1 and 2

Dual Enrollment: Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Healthcare Communications

GPA:

Weighted: 4.03 on 5.0

Unweighted: 3.76 on 4.0

SAT: 1390 but taking again in Nov.

Awards:

I only have one: National spanish examination silver medal

ECs:

NHS, HOSA, MSA (secretary)

Paid intern as a junior medical assistant at an urgent care

volunteer at library and Sunday school

150+ community hours

Essay is solid.

I'm EDing SMU, does that help my chances, and is my SAT score good enough?

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@juN_UW
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 • 23 days ago

I'm EDing SMU, does that help my chances, and is my SAT score good enough?

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It sounds like you have a well-rounded profile with strong academics, extracurriculars, and community service. Your Early Decision (ED) application to Southern Methodist University (SMU) can certainly enhance your chances, as ED often shows a high level of commitment to the school, which can be a factor in the admissions decision.

As for your SAT score, a 1390 is competitive, but retaking it could potentially increase your chances. SMU's middle 50% SAT range is typically around 1340-1510, so improving your score could position you more favorably within that range. Are you primarily focusing on the math or evidence-based reading and writing sections for your retake, or both? I can help you think through strategies for preparing to retake the SAT if you’re unsure where to focus.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@mn1523 days ago

I'm trying to improve both: 690 on math and 700 on reading. I'm currently doing practice on oneprep and I would really appreciate Desmos tips and reading strategies because the 1390 was the 1st time I took it and I had so many unanswered questions that I had to guess with like 5 minutes left. Thanks :)

[🎤 AUTHOR]@mn1523 days ago

Would they reject me because I'm a sophomore and I'm not mature enough? My counselor said that is a possibility.

@juN_UW23 days ago

If you were a junior graduating only a year early, that's like a moderately rate case and some actually make into universities graduating in junior year. However, I also think graduating high school in sophomore year is a bit early for you. You mind if I can know why you want to graduate so early?

[🎤 AUTHOR]@mn1523 days ago

I'm going into pre-med and if not accepted to med school after undergrad, I can take a gap year without taking too much time off and then try again to get into med school the following year. I also will get scholarship money to any Texas public university, so that's a plus.

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SAT: 720 math
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