<p>OK, so it's senior year and I'm screwed because of my test scores. But I have taken 12 APs(at end of senior yr) so far and have a 4.2weighted and 3.9 unweighted GPA. I am in the top 10% of my class and at a great high school. Also, I am in debate(for 4YR--took TONS of time in hs), president of two clubs, and an active member of another 3 clubs. I am very active in school and community(volunteer). I will also get awesome rec letters and have writen great essays--- I wrote about the many difficulties of my childhood with my family and debate in my essays. BUT again my ACT score, I took it 3X and got a 25 all three times, its depressing because I took so many practice tests but the reading and science always screw me over. I took a practice SAT and got 1810 on that, but I have gotten 700+ on SATII subject tests and great AP scores. Oh, and in my desperate attempt to improve my scores for the last time, I will take the SAT on OCT 1st.
Do I even have a shot at Yale or Stanford admission? Should I even apply at this point? I know these colleges say they use a "holistic" approach to evaluate applicants, but with my test scores I don't think it's likely that I will even make it past the first round of readings.
Any suggestions?</p>
<p>I’m sure you are a great person, but there are just so many applicants to those schools who have won state and national debate competitions and whatnot with test scores of 2100+. You can never get in if you don’t apply, so go for it, but both schools are definitely a long shot. S’s chances might be a little higher than Y’s, imo. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for your feedback anothergalaxy! I think I might submit the apps just because I have them completed.
Also, would these schools take into account that I am first generation college student or is that only for the over-qualified applicants as well?
Again thanks!</p>
<p>If your SAT II scores are your strength, Middlebury and a few others (I forget which) accept 3 SAT II scores in lieu of SAT I scores, so that could be an interesting option. But, unfortunately, Yale or Stanford will be really tough with that sort of ACT score. Not to say that you shouldn’t apply, but look into your other options…</p>
<p>First gen will definitely taken to account.</p>