although it's not the "chance me" thread, please please let me know that you think

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>my chances of getting accepted to harvard are based on: </p>

<p>GPA: 3.94, 4.40/ Rank 2/529 B's in AP Macro, AP chem. (both semesters)
SAT I: CR 650, M 740, W 650 (retaking)
SAT II: Chem. 730, Math level 2 740, taking literature and U.S. History
AP's: AP Macro & Micro (4 & 5), Chemistry (2), Lang. (5)</p>

<p>ECs:
-Model United Nations (9-12):
Some awards: Best delegate Harvard Model UN (1 of 180), Best delegate McGill Model UN (1 of 130), Best Delegate University of Chicago Model UN (1 of 360), Best Delegate GTech Model UN (1 of 65).
Positions: Fundraising Coordinator (11)/Newbie Coordinator (12).
-H.E.L.P. service organization (9-12):
Heifer Read to Feed ($3,000), ShelterBox Int.($2,000)
President/ In charge of all the projects
-Mock Trial: (10-12)
Witness (10)
Captain/Main attorney/Won Best defense attourney at the regional level (11)
-National Honor Society:
Treasurer (11-12)
-School Serive Board (11): Promotes collaboration between all the service clubs in the school
Founded(11)
-School Advisory Board (11-12): Student Body representative
- Selected to the Anti-drug organizations on the county and state level
participated 9-10</p>

<p>Community Service:
- Library of Congress veterans Project (10-11)
- Int. Market (9-12): student run organization that sells the works of artists in the developing world.
-Local Library (70 hrs.)
-Teen Court (Attorney) (10-12)</p>

<p>Special programs/projects:
-Mercy Corps Global Citizen Corps: a program geared toward ending poverty, competitive admission. Also 1/50 students all over America to be selected for the program.
-ShelterBox Int. a disaster relief program, I did a lot of volunteering and projects there.
- BRIDGE: use technology to teach 11 and 12 graders in Ukraine public speaking skills + teach 1st graders elementary English.
- Internship at a local law firm.</p>

<p>Special Circumstances: heritage- Ukrainian/Pakistani, came to the United States 5 years ago without any knowledge of English language, Junior year - having to take care of a dying step grandfather, step father diagnosed with cancer, Father in Pakistan I am not allowed to seek contact with him (despite all the current events), grandfather in Ukraine - has a stroke, financial difficulties.</p>

<p>Recommendations: are guaranteed to be great.
Thank you!!!!</p>

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<p>ok chance, not good but ok. gl</p>

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<p>In my opinion, I think you have a very good chance. Of course, it’s always a crapshoot, but you have excellent ECs and if you pull the SAT scores up a little…</p>

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<p>@Reptil</p>

<p>Hey, do you have suggestions as to how I can improve my chances?</p>

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<p>Very impression EC and interesting circumstances. You’ve been through a lot and they can tell. :slight_smile:
You seem to be more dedicated to ECs than academics, from the look of APs taken and scores. I would take on a heavier load of APs and focus on those upcoming tests. ;)</p>

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<p>@Pevee</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your response. I have a few questions though. First, when I will be applying is it at all in my interest to report the chemistry score? Also, I am getting a supplementary letter of recommendation from my chemistry teacher, taking about my effort in the class. Lately, when reading all the threads concerning Harvard, I keep on reading about the “hook” in the application. Could you please describe what exactly it is. And from the info I provided is there anything that could serve as this hook? Thanks once again!</p>

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<p>very good chances IMO</p>