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y'all i'm lowkey stressing 😭 UT austins my dream school and i can't tell if my SAT/rank are gonna ruin my chances. I'm convincing myself i have a chance one minute and absolutely not the next... chance me?

In state rising senior in Texas Major: Medical Laboratory Science (main) or biochem
• SAT: 1390 or 1400 (710M or 690M) - i'm gonna take another sat in august, weighted GPA: 5.56/6.0, rank: ~Top 13.5%
• 12 APs, main are Bio, Chem, Physics 1, Calc AB, Stats, Lang, Psych
• AP Scholar, National Honor Society

research / healthcare:
• Internship at big hospital (6 weeks)
• Volunteer at hospital (8 weeks)
• Independent research on bioinformatics with a biology professor
• UT Austin HSRA research program (bioprospecting, cell biology)
• 40+ hours shadowing a dentist

other ECs:
• Scouting America: Eagle Scout
• MCJROTC: Platoon Commander, Armed Drill Team; multiple drill/skills competitions with many first place
• Eagle/Passion Project: Leading design and construction of two big reception desks for a nonprofit clinic
• Volunteer & Team Lead for cultural organization (300+ service hours); also performed in dance and singing performances

awards:
• 2x DECA State Qualifier
• eagle Scout
• women marines association award
• multiple JROTC Drill/Skills Meet 1st Place Awards

rec letters:
Health Science teacher, AP Stats teacher, Marine Instructor (JROTC), research professor, Assistant Scoutmaster (7+ years), internship supervisor.

Chance Me: Biochemistry / Medical Laboratory Science Applicant (TX, Class of 2027)

Demographics:
Female, Indian-American, Texas public high school

Intended Major:
Biochemistry or Medical Laboratory Science

Academics:
• SAT: 1390 or 1400 (710M/680RW or 690M/710RW)
• Weighted GPA: 5.56/6.0
• Class Rank: ~Top 13.5%
• APs: Bio, Chem, Physics 1, Calc AB, Stats, Lang, Psych, Environmental Science, CSA, French, Pre-Calc, and others
• AP Scholar, National Honor Society

Research / Healthcare:
• St. David's North Austin Medical Center intern (Fetal Testing Center, 6 weeks)
• St. David's North Austin Medical Center volunteer (Outpatient Imaging Center, 8 weeks)
• Independent bioinformatics research on drug discovery under a biology professor (remote)
• UT Austin HSRA research program (bioprospecting, cell biology, microbial genomics)
• 40+ hours shadowing a general dentist

Extracurriculars:
• Scouting America: Life Scout, Eagle candidate; Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
• MCJROTC: Platoon Commander, First Lieutenant, Armed Drill Team; multiple drill/skills competitions
• Passion Project: Leading design and construction of two reception desks for a nonprofit clinic
• Volunteer & Registration Team Lead for cultural organization (300+ service hours); registration, food packing, backstage operations, guest support; dance and singing performances
• DECA: 2x State Qualifier

Awards:
• 2x DECA State Qualifier
• Life Scout
• Women Marines Association Award
• JROTC Physical Fitness Achievement Award
• Multiple JROTC Drill/Skills Meet 1st Place Awards
• AP Scholar
• National Honor Society

Schools:
UT Austin, Texas A&M, Baylor, UT Dallas, University of Houston, Rice, Emory, UC schools, UMich, and other biology/pre-med-focused programs.

Letters of Recommendation:
Health Science teacher, AP Stats teacher, Marine Instructor (JROTC), research professor, Assistant Scoutmaster (7+ years), internship supervisor.

Questions:

1. How competitive am I for UT Austin Biochemistry or Medical Laboratory Science as an in-state applicant?
2. Should I consider applying to Medical Laboratory Sciences?