Ah, everyone's dream. The Ivy Leagues...

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Asian
Female
International (Canada)
Private catholic school, very very competitive.</p>

<p>4.0 GPA. (We have no AP courses, therefore no weighted GPA.)</p>

<p>Rank - Top 7% (Many tend to go to UBC (University of British Columbia, just because it's very close to home)
SAT - 2150 (A little low, I know. I will definitely retake this..)
SAT II - 750, 720, 800
ACT - 34</p>

<p>ECs -</p>

<p>Grade 9-12 -</p>

<p>I volunteered at - </p>

<ul>
<li>Special Olympics </li>
<li>Hospital</li>
<li>Science Fair Fun Run</li>
<li>Animal Shelter</li>
<li>Habitat for Humanity</li>
<li>SPCA</li>
</ul>

<p>Clubs -</p>

<ul>
<li>Debate and Speaking Club</li>
<li>Snowboarding Club</li>
<li>Student Council</li>
<li>Environment Club</li>
<li>Chess Club</li>
<li>Yearbook Staff </li>
</ul>

<p>Awards -</p>

<p>Nothing special <em>Sigh</em>
Just some Top English, Top Science, Top Socials, Top Average in various grades..
In grade 9, won honourary mention in Biology, (Regional Science Fair)
In grade 10, won bronze in Physics at Regional Science Fair.</p>

<p>Outside of School...</p>

<p>Grade 9-12
-Soccer
-Volleyball</p>

<p>Worked at Subway, Ihop, and Mcdonalds.</p>

<p>Thanks..</p>

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<p>Which Ivy-Leagues are you looking at in particular? I'd say based on these stats Harvard, Yale, and Princeton are probably out of the question. I don't want to sound rude or anything, but it's just the simple truth considering most applicants have 2250+, 4.0, and many unique ECs and still get rejected.</p>

<p>With that being said, I think you might have a chance at some of the other Ivies and maybe even some other top schools. Just make sure you get that SAT score up, and write an amazing essay. </p>

<p>A hook is something that sets a person apart from the rest of the crowd. An example would be you winning a prestigious national contest, or getting your research published in a magazine. It could also be anything unique about you...like if you emigrated from a poor foreign country and struggled for quite a while, or if you have a three generation legacy. It's really just anything that the adcoms will look twice on.</p>