<p>My stats:</p>
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<li>SAT 2330</li>
<li>Finished 12 years of high school in Israel but did not qualify for diploma (failed one final)</li>
<li>Served 3 years in the Israeli military (trained as a paramedic, then was injured and trained in IT)</li>
<li>Currently working in Chicago as a presales manager for a silicone valley start-up. It's a fairly impressive job for a 24 year old as I facilitate much of my company's income. (It's one of those $140K/year jobs).</li>
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<p>I'm not obsessed with ivy league, but would like to go to a top-tier university. </p>
<p>Do I have any chance at all with no high school diploma? Will getting a GED help?</p>
<p>i think if you get a GED, you would be qualified to apply... i'm not positive though... good SAT</p>
<p>who needs a college degree with money like that?</p>
<p>Some top colleges don't require a high school diploma (I forgot which ones, but I will post again if I remember) so I think you will be a strong applicant already</p>
<p>wow. i think being involved with the military may tip in your favor... and the ambition to still go to college. i know some colleges do look at students that have a unique status. i think you have a very very good chance at one of the top tiers.</p>
<p>If you find that list it would be very helpful. Though, it seems rather odd that they will make such exceptions.</p>