advices for a junior plzzzz

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>hi...I am a junior attending a school in Vancouver Canada.
Harvard is definitely my dream school...it has been ever since i was in grade 4...yea..</p>

<p>and now i am so anxious whether if I even have a chance or not...
T^T can you guys please help me out...</p>

<p>[R 750 M 800 W 660 *] SAT I (breakdown): 2210
[ *] ACT: N/A
[ *] SAT II: Calc BC 800. will be taking Chem, Physics, Korean, and possibly world hist
[ *] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.75... I know terrible...
[ *] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a around top 10% ish..
[ *] AP (place score in parenthesis): Will be taking Physics B, Calculus BC, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Chemistry, World Hist and sure of at least four 5s
[ *] IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
[ *] Senior Year Course Load: I will be taking 5 courses at University of British Columbia
Physics 101 Energy and Waves
Chemistry 121 Structural Chemistry with Application
English 100
History 100
Differential Calculus 204
Religion 12 (mandatory)
physical education (mandatory)</p>

<p>[ *] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Cayley Math Contest, Pascal Math Contest, Gauss Math contest, Duke of Ed,
[ /list][ b]Subjective:[ /b][ list]
[ *] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Mathematics Club member 2007- 2008
Mathematics Club Executive/Secretary 2008-2009
Social Justice Club Executive 2008-2009
Reach for the Top Team Member 2008-2009
Scholastic Aptitude Test Preparation Club Member 2008-2009
Debate Team Member 2008-2009
STRING Society Member 2008-2009
Jazz Ensemble 2nd Guitarist 2008-2009
Edmundian Association Member 2008-2009 (equivalent to student council)
Robotics Club Secretary 2008-2009
One World One Heart Human Rights Conference Committee 2009
Change Conference Participant 2009</p>

<p>[ <em>] Job/Work Experience: non
[ *] Volunteer/Community service: 200 hours iish
[ *] Summer Activities:
Shad Valley
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership
Volunteer for Aboriginals in Manitoba
[ *] Essays: still on it. it's going to be on my views of Plato's Utopia
[ *] Teacher Recommendation: 2 fabulous
[ *] Counselor Rec: can't be better
[ *] Additional Rec: going to get one from UBC prof, 2 from CEOs of big incs
[ *] Interview:
[ /list][ b]Other[ /b][ list]
[ *] State (if domestic applicant):
[ *] Country (if international applicant): Canada
[ *] School Type: private. (9th best in canada which means sh!</em>)
[ *] Ethnicity: asian
[ *] Gender: M
[ *] Income Bracket: 300,000+
[ *] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): nm...
[ /list][ b]Reflection[ /b][ list]
[ *] Strengths: math
[ *] Weaknesses: writing
[ *] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
[ /list][ b]General Comments:[ /b] Good Luck!!</p>

<p>ill write my curriculum vitae here...</p>

<p>Arts
Honor Roll 2006
Honor Roll 2007
Honor Roll 2008</p>

<p>Gauss Mathematics Competition Awardee 2006
Pascal Mathematics Competition Awardee 2007
Cayley Mathematics Competition Awardee 2008
Galois Mathematics Competition Participant 2008
American Mathematics Contest 10 Participant 2008</p>

<p>Social Studies and History Subject Award 2005</p>

<p>Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Participant 2008
One World One Heart Human Rights Conference Participant 2008
Youth Leadership Seminar at Glenwood Centre Participant 2005
Youth Leadership Seminar at Glenwood Centre Participant 2007
Youth Leadership Seminar at Glenwood Centre Participant 2008</p>

<p>University of British Columbia High School Debate Participant 2008-</p>

<p>The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze in Process</p>

<p>Following Courses, I already am enrolled to with teacher and guidance counselor recs
I will be taking these courses as a high school senior.
Differential Calculus 204 at University of British Columbia 2009
Physics 101 Energy and Waves at University of British Columbia 2009
Chemistry 121 Structural Chemistry with Application at University of British Columbia 2009
English 100 at University of British Columbia 2009
History 100 at University of British Columbia 2009</p>

<p>Advanced Placement Physics B
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
Advanced Placement Microeconomics</p>

<p>Sports
Tennis 5 Years
Swimming 12 years
Roller Skating Regional Silver 2005
Tae Kwon Do Black Belt 2nd Dan 8 years</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
Mathematics Club member 2007- 2008
Mathematics Club Executive/Secretary 2008-2009
Social Justice Club Executive 2008-2009
Reach for the Top Team Member 2008-2009
Scholastic Aptitude Test Preparation Club Member 2008-2009
Debate Team Member 2008-2009
STRING Society Member 2008-2009
Jazz Ensemble 2nd Guitarist 2008-2009
Edmundian Association Member 2008-2009 (equivalent to student council)
Robotics Club Secretary 2008-2009
Change Conference Participant 2009</p>

<p>Activities which were dated to be 2009 are either ones that happen starting in September 2008 to June 2009 or ones that have already been confirmed to happen in 2009.</p>

<p>please help...</p>

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<p>Just so you know:</p>

<p>"SAT II: Calc BC 800"</p>

<p>Does not exist</p>

<p>"Scholastic Aptitude Test Preparation Club Member 2008-2009"</p>

<p>I would probably not list this LOL</p>

<p>I'm not sure whether you are taking AP Calculus BC and AP Physics B this year or next year, but</p>

<p>Physics 101 Energy and Waves
Will not prepare you for the AP Physics B exam, and will probably not be the appropriate course after AP Physics B.</p>

<p>Chemistry 121 Structural Chemistry with Application
I'm not sure if this would prepare you for the AP Chemistry exam and probably would not be the appropriate course after AP Chemistry.</p>

<p>Differential Calculus 204
Will not prepare you for the AP Calculus BC exam, and would not be the appropriate course after AP Calculus BC.</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>

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<p>oh my bad. I meant Calc B not BC lol
and btw. I am taking the UBC courses because my school does not offer AP but a special program with UBC which lets student to take courses at UBC in grade 12 year. the UBC courses are not to prep for AP exams but to take as rigorous courses as possible which are offered at my school</p>

<p>thanks for the luck right back at u =)</p>

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<p>There's still not an SAT II in Calculus. :) Are you sure you don't mean Mathematics II?</p>

<p>I looked at the UBC courses on the UBC site, and their AP credit policy. Are you taking any AP exams this year?</p>

<p>Okay, I'm going to assume you are taking "high school calculus" this year or something. If you take differential equation, and you've had integral calculus you should be prepared for the exam.</p>

<p>AP</a> Courses - Advanced Placement Course Descriptions</p>

<p>This will give you an idea about the tests. I just don't you to waste hundreds of dollars. Are you planning to self-study this courses.</p>

<p>Especially for a Canadian student, you have won many awards and have participated in a lot of clubs. The only other concern I would have, is if an A in your school is 80-100. <80's do not look good.</p>

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<p>Harvard is just a school. It's a bunch of buildings and people engaged in teaching and learning, and a lot of hard work. Please know that there are many great schools out there. </p>

<p>If you do get in, you are at risk for depression, according to an article I just read. The students who have wanted to go to Harvard "since they were 4" are at great risk for depression when they actually get there. We have seen this in real life. </p>

<p>Please think about other alternatives just in case, and really try to look forward to many options. Think about what Harvard represents for you: is the achievement of getting in the main thing for you? What does it signify for you personally?</p>

<p>Relax and try to enjoy your last year of high school, follow your interests, and everything will work out really well for you.</p>

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<p>well the only reason why I wanted to go there was because I read that Harvard possesses the biggest library on the Earth and I love reading..=) Of course I am going to apply to other great schools such as UPENN, Northwestern, UC Austin, UM Ann Arbor etc.. but Harvard..is a reach =) thx for the reply</p>