aiming at ivy leagues, any thoughts appreciated

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>here it goes, no national recognition but tell me what you think. im thinking about ea/ed at ivies. </p>

<p>Academics
GPA: 4.0 (uw), 4.6 (w)
Class rank: 99th percentile in class of 400
PSAT: 214, National Merit Semifinalist
SAT: CR-750 M-800 W-660
SAT II: Math 2- 800, Chemistry- 790, Physics- 800
AP: US History- 5, Chemistry- 5, Physics- 5, English Language- 5</p>

<p>Student Activities Grade
Class Vice President 9-12
High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), President 10-12
State FBLA, Vice-President 11-12
Math Team, Captain 9-12</p>

<p>Member of state math team at American Regions Math League 11
National Honor Society 12
Science National Honor Society 11-12
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society 12
Academic Bowl Team 10-12
Science Bowl Team 11-12
High School Symphonic Orchestra 9-10
Community Service Club 9-12
Peer Tutor </p>

<p>Athletics
Varsity Volleyball, Captain 10-12</p>

<p>Community Activities
Vacation Bible School, Games Coordinator 9-11
Church Choir 9-12
Children’s Choir, Director 11-12
Special Olympics Volunteer, blood drive volunteer, others</p>

<p>Awards and Honors
Community Service and Citizenship Award
Done most for class award<br>
Outstanding Defense Award, Volleyball
Qualified for second round of AMC tests
Newspaper Scholar Athlete Award
New England Math League, School High Scorer
21st Annual AAPT Physics Bowl, School High Scorer<br>
Grand Marshall at 2006 Senior Graduation<br>
Harvard Book Award </p>

<p>Employment
Data entry- Doctor's office
Busboy- Restaurant
Child care</p>

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<p>I'm only going to be a Junior in High School so I obviously can't say much about college admissions, but your stats are really quite impressive.</p>

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<p>you have a great chance</p>

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<p>You are on track, that is for sure. If you can get any flashy awards, or make any of your ECs look flashier, all to the good. If not, just maintain and you have a good chance.</p>

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<p>Your New England location means you are competing against a deep pool of talent. You are average to a little better in that pool. HYP will be a reach, but some of the others will be near matches.</p>

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<p>bump. appreciate the input.</p>

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<p>Don't focuse exclusively on HYPS. I would focus on the rest of the Ivies plus northwestern, the top LACs etc.</p>

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<p>Have you thought about finances? Are you able to afford top private schools, or are you eligible for aid? If not- you need to expand your strategy. ED sounds like a good idea for you, provided there is no financial problem. Since you are well qualified for these schools, your ED chances should be good.</p>

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<p>PSAT: 214, National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>how do you know ur a semifinalist already?</p>

<p>they haven't sent out the letters....</p>

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<p>I think they posted Semi-Finalist cutoffs for each state up somewhere.</p>

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<p>I just received news of semifinalist status (I live in NJ) this morning.</p>

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<p>See the parent's thread for applicant who was a finalst waitlisted at Northwestern and Chicago on up, going to u Minnisota.</p>

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<p>Really great app, honestly, but I’m just wondering how you managed to become the captain of the math team as a freshman and the pres. of FBLA as the sophomore. And how did a 214 get NMS? Do you live in Wyoming!!! … just kidding, but seriously: You definitely have a great shot (though NOTHING is ever a guarantee).</p>

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<p>youl most likely go anywhere you want with 800 sat i and 800 math 2</p>

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<p>Haha wow, I just realized I posted on a thread that’s over 3 and a half years old. :)</p>

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<p>^^ Hey, but at least you know he got into Yale…</p>