<p>I'm not a legacy, I'm middle class, white. GPA 96.5, top 1% of class of 300. SAT's 2200, SAT 2's, 750, 740, 800, ACT 34. Lots of AP courses, above average athlete,(Although not college qualified). Class officer, above average with a musical instrument(all county, but not all state), and run a small revenue producing website. I know these questions must be asked all the time....but can I get into an Ivy?</p>
<p>You're similar to me, to many other Ivy athletes. You need to set yourself, and depending on how well you do that, you might get in.</p>
<p>Yes.......</p>
<p>Not athletes, I mean applicants.</p>
<p>Use this summer to accomplish something that will make you stand out from the other applicants. Your stats are very, very sound - but that just gets you in the running. Go thru College Confidential and look at the types of e.c.'s that got kids into top tier schools. Try to publish something, organize a fund raiser yourself for a charity, get a position at a camp that focuses on leadership as part of the experience ., start yor own business etc. In other words - to really increase your odds - make the most of this summer - preferably doing something you are passionate about. Also - if you are sure Dartmouth is your first choice -apply early decision.</p>