advice for a hopeful sophmore???

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys, I was just wondering what I should be aiming for if I want to get into Cornell, Duke, Brown, etc. My first choice would be Yale, which I know would be a slim chance, but it’s my dream =] I’m currently a sophomore, so any help on areas to improve and other info would be very helpful.</p>

<p>Stats:
3.85 Unweighted (Aiming for a 3.9 Unweighted)
Only student taking two AP Classes their sophomore year (AP Stat and AP Bio)
Rank-top 5% of class
PLAN test: 28/32 (Aiming for a 34 on ACTS)</p>

<p>EC’s:
Ranch Crew
Speech team
Knowledge bowl
Literary magazine
French Honor society
Tri-M National Honor Society
Jv Tennis
National Honor Society
National High School Scholars
Vice-president of Great Wall Chinese School student council
Violin since age 8
Newspaper editor of Great Wall Chinese School
Quartet since 13 years old
Orchestra council
Tutor for French
Tutor for math</p>

<p>Awards:
Solo Contest: 1st place two years
Ensemble Contest: 1st place two years
Top 10 Finisher at Colorado School of Mines MEP program
Various Math and Science Awards
Honor Roll (Aiming for High Honor Roll)</p>

<p>Volunteer:
Craig Hospital
Quartet pays at numerous hospitals, nursing homes, grand openings, etc.
Tutor
Assistant violin teacher at Great Wall Chinese School
Private violin teacher
Local church orchestra
Local library
Skyridge Medical Hospital</p>

<p>Summer: Colorado College Pre-College enrichment program
Colorado School of Mines MEP program
Asian Leadership Conference</p>

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<p>I dont think u have anything to worry about. if u keep doing really good, u have a shot at cornell</p>

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<p>thanks for your help!! that really means a lot! =]</p>

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<p>Your stats look good- definitely Ivy-caliber. Then again, admissions to those schools are so crazy that a lot of very qualified people get denied. Still, if you keep this up for the next two years, you'll definitely be able to get in somewhere very, very good. I got into Brown with extracurriculars that are nowhere near as good as yours. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>oh wow thanks!</p>