A Yale 2016 Hopeful!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Please chance me, as I am a Junior in high school who is setting his sights on applying to Yale SCEA next year. It is my dream school and I just want to hear what other people think of my chances!</p>

<p>High School: Public in Montana
Cumulative GPA: 4.0 Unweighted
Class Rank: 1 of 325 (As of June 2010)</p>

<p>Current Transcript
Multivariable Calculus - University of Montana
AP Statistics
AP Chemistry
AP U.S. History
AP French
AP English 3
Principles of Microeconomics - University of Montana
Principles of Macroeconomics - University of Montana (Spring Semester)
Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus - University of Montana (Spring Semester)
Advanced Econometrics - University of Montana (Spring Semester)
AP Psychology
NOTE: My Advanced Econometrics course is a 500-level graduate course where I am required to develop and write an analytical economics research paper over the course of the term</p>

<p>Tests:
SAT: 2230 (will retake, but will most likely not use because of ACT score)
ACT: 36
AP Calculus BC: 5 (Sophomore)
Will also take AP French, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Comp, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, Ap U.S. History, and AP Psychology Exams in May, as well as SAT IIs for Chemistry, U.S. History, Math 2, French w/ Listening, and English Literature (not all on the same date, obviously)</p>

<p>Distinctions/AP Honors
MCPS Most Inspiring Student 2010
AP Calculus BC - 5
Outstanding Achievement in AP Calculus</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Leadership
Link Crew - A group where I help orient incoming freshman and act as a mentor (11)
Model United Nations (10, 11)
Academic WorldQuest (3rd in state) (10,11)
Montana Envirothon (10)
Amnesty International (Treasurer and Co-Chair) (10, 11)
Students Against World Malnutrition (10,11)
Missoula CityClub: High School Ambassador (11)
University of Montana Russian Club (9,10,11)
Experiment in International Living: France New Frontiers (FRNF)
United States Senate Page for the upcoming summer
I am also applying to attend a Yale summer session and study Physics and Philosophy</p>

<p>Community Service/Volunteer Work/Internships
2008 Presidential Campaign (9)
Montana World Affairs Council (11)
La Chorba (FRNF: A service that prepares and serves food to homeless and immigrant populations in the outskirts of Paris)
l’Association des Enfants de la Goutte d’Or (FRNF: An after-school organization for children of immigrants and lower-income families near the neighborhood of Montmartre, Paris)
Comptoir de la Gastronomie (FRNF: Restaurant Internship)
Inventory for Rockin’ Rudy’s (10)
Occasional Tutoring for Calculus students</p>

<p>Other Activities
Piano (10 yrs)
Violin (5 yrs)
Drums - Drum kit (3 yrs)
Russian Self-Study (3 yrs)
Living in New Zealand under Student Visa (1 yr)</p>

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<p>You’re probably in</p>

<p>You live in Montana and I would imagine that people from there are underrepresented at Yale</p>

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<p>Pretty nice. May I ask your yearly income? Also, Why study Russian?</p>

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<p>I’m not too sure on the exact figures, but I can definitely say that it would not be eligible for financial aid in the slightest…and I was just incredibly passionate about wanting to learn Russian, just a fascination I guess, so I decided to pursue it on my own.</p>

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<p>I sense a ■■■■■ somehow…</p>

<p>…but if you aren’t ■■■■■■■■, then maybe 8/10 (always that lucky URM who gets in with no work)</p>

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<p>No, I’m seriously not a “■■■■■” if that’s worth anything. I just have Yale at the top of my list and I just want to see if I even have a remote chance of getting in with my stats (which are all actually true).</p>

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<p>Yeah I would say you are definitely in. Incredible GPA and ACT, your classes are crazy and you have great ECs. Id say you are completely on the right track. Best of Luck to you, I really hope you get in because you reaally deserve it.
Good Luck!</p>

<p>chance me back please</p>

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<p>^I just saw that you are going to be a senate page this summer?!
congrats that will sure help, it will really be the biggest shock if the didn’t accept you.</p>

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<p>I’m a junior too and am looking to apply early to Yale, it would be great if I could get some insight on my current profile:</p>

<p>Highschool: in NYC
Race: Egyptian-American
First language: Arabic</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Played cello, at Carnegie Hall
International/National Fencer, nationally ranked
Medalled twice at North American Cup
Head cellist of school orchestra
Head of school orchestra
Part of chamber group
Head ofclub that raises money for underprivileegd kids
Camp counselor at Summer Start
Tutored at EHS since freshman year
Part of Debate club
Attended Harvard SSP
Atteneded 2 week introductory seminar on biomedical engineering</p>

<p>Math2: 740 (will retake in may)
SAT: will take in march
Physics: will take in may
PSAT: 208 (98th percentile)</p>

<p>my final grades are not out yet, but im expecting an A- average.</p>

<p>current course load:
AP BC Calculus
AP English
AP Biology
Physics
French</p>

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<p>Cmorris- I predict a YES from Yale for you. (Go Montana!)</p>

<p>autumn123- Once you have true SAT I, a second SAT II, a class rank, and UW GPA, we’ll be able to give you a better idea. Playing Carnegie Hall sounds lovely, but you must indicate which orchestra or competition you were in. Many mediocre groups rent Carnegie Hall and it does not always indicate national-level excellence.</p>

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<p>my school does not give GPA or ranking, and for Carnegie Hall, in 2009 I played with my middle school orchestra, and in 2011, I played with my highschool orchestra.</p>

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<p>OP, I’d say you’re one of the lucky few with good-great chances. You’re also one of the few that SCEA may benefit, as you’re from an under-represented area and are likely to be one of the few from your state applying early.</p>

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<p>I’m a Junior as well and Yale has always been a dream of mine. Can anyone tell me what my chances are of getting in?</p>

<p>High School: A very small public school in New Jersey. I only have 36 people in my grade and around 150 in the whole school.
GPA: 3.6 Unweighted
Class Rank: 9 of 36 as of June 2010, probably will go up as will my GPA.</p>

<p>Current Classes
Chemistry with lab Hnrs
Pre-Calc Hnrs
English Hnrs
Us. Hist II Hnrs
C/M Engineering (‘Career Major’)
Spanish III Hnrs
Intro to Psych at Middlesex County College
Health (Human Anatomy and Physiology)</p>

<p><em>Since my school is so small, it does not have any AP classes</em></p>

<p>Tests
SAT: 1800 (first time ever without any classes or prep, will retake in May)
ACT: taking in April
SAT II: taking Math I, Math II, and Chem in June</p>

<p>Distinctions/Awards
Most Passionate Debater - New Jersey Biosciences Forum
1st Place Debate and Discussion - New Jersey Biosciences Forum
1st Place Regional Singing Competition among Polish Schools
President’s Education Award for Excelence 2010
(A few more, but I cannot remember off the top of my head right now)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars
Red Cross Club (Secretary)
Science Club
Newspaper Club (Editor)
Yearbook (Writer)
Spanish Honors Society
AMC Math Contest
Polish Supplementary School
Peer Mediator
F.B.L.A
Model U.N
Debate Club
Vocal Ensemble
Book Club</p>

<p>Work & Volunteering
EMS Cadet (V)
Private Math Tutor (increased grade of my tutoree by two whole letters) (W)
Chem and Spanish Tutor in school (V)
Cater-Water at Banquet Hall (W)
Library Volunteer since 2009 (V)
Summer Camp Counselor (W)
Teacher’s Assistant (V)
Hospital Volunteer (V)</p>

<p>Internships
4-week research internship in biochemistry
Applying to multiple summer internships as well</p>

<p>Other
Piano (5 years and still playing)
Violin (4 years)
Singing - Soprano (12 years)</p>

<p>Career Paths

  • Medicine/ Pre-Med (Surgery)
  • Business/ Accounting/ Investing</p>

<p>Minority
White Female</p>

<p>1st generation American</p>

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<p>oh forgot to mention,
Fluent in Polish and English
Limited Spanish
First language: Polish</p>

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<p>cmorris2325- you’re going to be a Senate page this summer? So am I! are you first or second session??</p>

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<p>autumn and moniaa, you need to make your own threads if you want to be chanced. There’s no upper limit on how many threads we can have, so I really don’t see why you would hijack this one from OP.</p>

<p>That being said, OP has an amazing chance and I agree with what someone said about SCEA being a great choice. If I had to estimate OP’s chances, I’d say at least 75% (compared to the average of about 7%, that’s incredible).</p>

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chance back!!!</p>

<p>you will get in wherever you want:

  1. you’re from montana, way under-represented
  2. perfect score on ACT
  3. fabulous ECs and grades</p>

<p>somehow i think you are a ■■■■■, but if you are not you are in great shape</p>

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<p>oh god, I just read that some people are gonna be senate pages: that sucks. Hope you like ultra strict proctors, going to school and living in the basement of what was previously a moratorium, and having an 8:00 curfew. HOUSE PAGES RULE!!! (i was just there over the semester) But in all seriousness, being a page will be the most valuable experience of your life, at least it was for me :)</p>

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<p>lmao, i would be scared AnonymousStudent but I’ve heard about the notorious rivalry between house and senate pages…somehow i’m not sure that you’re completely unbiased lol. </p>

<p>but I’m glad to hear that you had such an amazing page experience and I hope mine is just as good!</p>

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<p>YOU WILL DEFINITLEY GET IN!!! You are a spectacular student and any college would be lucky to have you!</p>