Am I Ivy Material??

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<p>So I just got out of my junior year of high school and was wondering if I have a shot of getting in to Princeton or any of the other ivies or top schools. I was gonna call this thread chance me but then I realized that there is no magic key or magic extracurricular to guarantee an acceptance to one of these fine schools. That being said here we go........
Personal Info: Latin Male, Suburban Public School in Illinois (Rarely ever sends kids to ivies or any top schools, most of our students only take the ACT even some teachers don't know what the SAT is), First Generation to go to College</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0
Rank: 1/569
AP courses taken this past year:
AP Biology - 5
AP Calculus 1 - 4
AP U.S. History - 5
AP English Literature - 5
AP courses I will be taking next year:
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus 2
AP Government and Politics
AP English Language
Do I have enough??</p>

<p>SAT: Writing: 800
Critical Reading: 770
Math: 780</p>

<p>SAT II: Math 2: 760
U.S. History: 780
Biology: 790</p>

<p>ACT:35</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Editor Of School Newspaper - This past year and next year
One of the 5 student editors of our school's Literary Magazine - This past year and next year
Creative Writing Club Creator - Past 3 years + Next year
Spanish Club Officer - Past 3 years named officer last year remain position next year
Secretary of Spanish National Honor Society - This past year and next year
IMEA ( Illinois Music Education Conference ) - This past year and HOPEFULLY next year if lucky
ReVerve Choir - A extracurricular choir that sings popular songs acapella - Past 3 years + next year
Spotlight Choir - A extracurricular choir that sings jazz songs acapella - Past 3 years + next year
Tri-M Music Honor Society - Past year + Next year</p>

<p>I Have Awards from my school that people receive at assemblies but I'm not nationally ranked or anything like that but here they are
Most Dedicated Music Student - Sophomore Year
Most Dedicated Literary Student - Freshmen Year
Best Leadership Skills - This Past Year</p>

<p>300+ hours of Community Service at Big Brothers and Sisters an organization that high school students go and read to unprivileged kids. - Have participated in since beginning of Freshmen Year</p>

<p>And that's about it!</p>

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<p>Are you kidding? You’re definitely ivy material! Apply with confidence :slight_smile: obviously no one can guarantee anything, but you’re on the right track for sure.</p>

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<p>Latin, meaning Latino?</p>

<p>You’re in.</p>

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<p>You have a very high chance but also keep in mind that those schools are very hard to get into so do not feel discouraged if you don’t get in.</p>

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<p>You can sing, you can write, you can study, and you’re lucky to be a first-generation student. (And they’re mere under-statements)</p>

<p>But what really distinguishes you from the others?</p>

<p>Your upbeat personality? Your good ‘Arts’ skills?</p>

<p>How can you best contribute to Ivy League schools, like say Yale Arts or Princeton Atelier, which you might be interested in?</p>

<p>Other than these, just go and apply. You’d done really well.</p>

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<p>I think you would be accepted to several Ivy League schools, and maybe all of them if they identify you as a URM.</p>

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<p>One of the strongest profiles I’ve seen, I would be surprised if you didn’t get into at least one of the Ivies; I predict you’ll get into several of the Ivies.</p>

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<p>That’s an impressive resume, no matter who you are. The only weakness is a lack of sports and a competitive club (like debate). How about entering your newspaper or literary magazine into a competition?</p>

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<p>Disagree^^^. You do not need to have every EC, like a sport and debate. Better to delve intensely into your passions, writing and choir, and demonstrate exceptionality there.</p>