Am I on the right path? What can I do to better my chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am a rising sophomore starting in September and one of my biggest goals is to get into an Ivy League school. How are my chances looking? I would really appreciate if I got advice on what to do these last two years I have before applying e.g. Summer programs, awards to aspire for, extra curriculars...</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0833 (only two honors available freshman year--English and Geometry)</p>

<p>Taken some practice SAT's--scores ranging from 2000-2300. </p>

<p>Sophomore year load: Advanced Spanish II, Wind Ensemble, Chemistry Honors, Biology Honors, Algebra II Honors, Latin IV Honors.</p>

<p>EC's: volunteering at local hospital once I am eligible at age 16, looking to attend UVA summer volunteering program, looking to attend Latin Gov School, shadow general surgeon.</p>

<p>Clarinet player (12th chair all honors symphonic band--only freshman in group, 6th chair all-area, 2nd chair in class), played in pep band at football games.</p>

<p>Model UN, NHS, Interact Club (hoping to be executive in later years), Latin Club.</p>

<p>Invited to attend Youth Leadership Program at local college, National Latin Exam gold medalist, CAV Latin Tournament honorable mention(there were no first, second, or third places received), won World Geography and Latin III academic awards.</p>

<p>Played JV/Varsity lacrosse freshman year, going to play tennis instead starting sophomore year-senior. </p>

<p>I have a legacy at Yale University and Cornell. </p>

<p>I am of Asian/Indian ethnicity and a girl.</p>

<p>I am looking into the PRE-med field.</p>

<p>Am I on the right track for schools like Harvard, Princeton, And Columbia? If not, what schools should I look into? Any advice you guys can give me on what I should look to do sophomore/junior year would be greatly appreciated. Any tips on SATs, AP's, and essays? It's my biggest dream to go to a school like the ones I mentioned. Any and all advice is appreciated! Thank you guys so much!</p>

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<p>All I can tell you at this point is that, Cornell and Yale are fine to have as reaches but plan your matches and safeties accordingly.</p>

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<p>Well, your GPA is good and you have good ECs. You need to keep them up and get good SAT/ACT scores. Even then, they’re all reaches because of the sheer number of applicants they get. It’s good to think about, but don’t obsess over it. Keep up the good work and enjoy high school as much as you can.</p>