As of now, what are my chances at Harvard?

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<p>As of now, what are my chances at Harvard University?</p>

<p>I am currently a freshman at a top private college preparatory school in my area. My current GPA is a 3.3, but only because I am taking an honors science course usually taken by strong juniors. I am taking the maximum number of courses, two of which are honors classes, while the rest are regular classes, as my school does not have honors History or English classes for ninth graders. I had two unsuccessful campaigns for student government, one at the class level and one at the school level. However, I was appointed to be an alternate representative for my class government. I am not currently involved with my school’s athletic program, but I plan to do two sports next year. I am a member of my church’s youth group. I am involved in my school’s Euro Challenge team. Every week, I volunteer at my local library. I was cast in my school’s spring drama production. Also, I was a judge in the elementary school’s science fair. I am a member of my school band. For next year, I signed up for maximum number of courses, with one being an AP course and two being honors courses, as my school does not have honors level English classes for tenth grade. My science and math grades are my lowest grades, due to those two being my two honors courses, and my science course being a strong Junior level course. I don't plan to take physics until my Senior year, since that would be the only year I would qualify for AP Physics. Also, I plan on doing my school's Peer Leadership program in my Senior year. Next year, I also plan on participating in the Model Congress and Model UN programs at my school. Also, I am a first generation Filipino American, if that means anything.</p>

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<p>The correct answer at this point would be 7%. Since there’s been a record number of applications this year, the answer in a couple of weeks could be 5% or 6%. It’s a longshot for everyone.</p>

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<p>You’re a freshman. Do not try to mold yourself into a Harvard applicant, you’re obviously smart- just do what you love and love what you do, keeping excelling at academics, and let all of that shine through your application.</p>