Chance me for T20s

Hello!!!! I’ve wanted to know if any of the T20 schools could actually be a possibility for me this coming application season. I know some on my list probably will be a far reach, but one can hope.

Let me know of any suggestions!

Demographics: Male; White; Texas resident; Competitive Public; have a single-parent; low-middle class; Accomplished Oboe Player; Independent Research

Intended Major(s): Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry

ACT/SAT/SAT II: 33 comp.: 35 English, 31 Math, 34 Reading, 35 Science

UW/W GPA and Rank:
- UW: 3.962
- W: 5.251
- Rank: 21/430

Coursework:
AP Human Geography (4), AP World History (4), AP Psychology (4), AP Seminar (5), AP Research (5), AP Biology (4), AP Chemistry (4), AP English Language (5), APUSH (5), AP Precalc (4).

Upcoming: AP US Gov, AP Macroeconomics, APES, AP Calc AB, AP Lit, AP Physics 1

Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
AP Capstone Diploma
Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award
Acceptance into the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony

Extracurriculars:
Independent Research 2025-Present
Exploring the relationship between Matcha’s Hydrolyzable Tannin production and Air pollutant levels in the surrounding environment. Used gravimetric analysis and statistical analysis methods like ANOVA tests and Pearson’s r correlation coefficient.
Volunteer 80+ hours at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in Bonham, TX
Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Cadre in local composite squadron, Lead basic and intermediate drill while serving as a mentor for young cadets. Public Affairs NCO
High School Varsity Band - (Gained experience in three instruments)
Principal Oboist/English Hornist in my High School’s varsity wind ensemble 2024-Present
Section Leader - 2025-2026
Woodwind Captain - 2026-2027
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra
Principal Oboist (Accepted by audition) -2025-2026
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony (Premiere youth ensemble in Texas)
Oboist for 2026-2027

Essays/LORs/Other: For Essays, I plan on describing my curiosity in the form of niche research (not the topic discussed above) that I have pursued since my freshman year of high school. If not, that I plan to explore it by breaking down a motto I always had.

Schools: My school offers BC, and I am extremely nervous that taking AB has decreased my chances of getting into a top school. Unfortunately, OOS Publics are out of the question due to finances.

- Dartmouth (ED?)
- Brown (ED?)
- Williams College (ED?)
-John’s Hopkins
- Peabody Institute
- UT Austin (Auto-Admission)
- TAMU (Auto-admission)
-University of Rochester
- Eastman School of Music
- Oberlin College
- Oberlin Conservatory
- College of the Holy Cross
- Georgetown University (Love the programs, just not sure about money)