<p>Hello everyone. I am a current junior in high school, hoping to go to an Ivy League. I truly would like to know that, at this current moment, how my chances are for getting into an Ivy League college. Thank you so much for helping me out.</p>
<p>Academics:
1. 97% unweighted GPA (my high school does not have a weighted GPA system)
2. All classes are Honors/Advanced
3. This year: AP Biology, AP US History (hoping to get 5s)
Next year: AP English, AP Calculous AB, AP Physics
(Note: These are all of the AP classes my school offers.)
4. Class rank: 13th out of 150.
5. SAT: 2210
SAT Subject tests: 780, 750
6. 15 credits completed at local university
7. National Honor Society</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
1. HS Swimming and Diving (3 years)
3-time District-Qualifier and medalist
State Swimming Team (Team ranked 3rd in State for AA Division)
Team Captain
2. Music
HS Band and Jazz Band (3 years)
3-time County Band and County Jazz Band
2-time District Band
Region Band
Community Orchestra (2 years)
3. Volunteer Works
Geisinger Health System Volunteer (3 years), Over 200 hours
Participant in Infant Mortality Rate Study (published by Government of India,2012)
Volunteer at Mother Teresa's Orphanage in India (3 years)
4. Model UN (3 years)
Best Position Paper
5. Spanish Club (3 years)
6. Varsity Club (3 years)
7. Writer
Summer columnist for local newspaper (2012)
Poetry published in near-by college newspaper (2013)</p>
<p>Some other information about myself is that I am from a small town (about a 35,000 people). I am Asian, and an only child. I am completely fluent in 3 languages (4 including Spanish from school...does that count?), and am literate in 2 (3 including Spanish). </p>
<p>Would it help to say that I would be willing to continue swimming in college? I definitely would like to continue with music or writing. However, I would like to major in Biology and go to medical school. I do understand that undergrad is not very important for doctors in the long run, but I would still like to go (or at least try to!)</p>
<p>Again, thank you so much for reading my qualifications. If you are able to help me out in anyway, I would be very grateful! Thank you for your time!</p>
<p>You look like a solid candidate, but keep in mind that being accepted at an Ivy is a crap shoot, so even a candidate as strong as you could be rejected.</p>
<p>Hey, FlyMeToTheMoon! Thanks for replying! </p>
<p>Is it really that much of a chance thing now? I, like thousands of other students in the world, really want to get into an ivy league. I really am thinking about Columbia. I want to go into medicine/pre-med, so I know that it doesn’t truly matter which undergraduate school I go to, as long as I get into a good med school</p>
<p>Its almost completely a crapshoot, but you have a good chance at least.</p>
<p>I know people with similar stats that got rejected from all the ivies, some that were accepted, and one guy that was denied from all of his safety schools and then accepted to cornell, so at the end of the day, its worth applying, but nothing should be expected out of it.</p>
<p>You are high match to low reach for most of the ivy leagues. Remember, even if you match their stat, the acceptance rate is still very low.</p>
<p>Hopefully I can do it! I would be so happy. But again, I want to go into medicine, so undergraduate is not THAT much of a big deal. Any advice on non-ivy schools with great pre-med programs?</p>
<p>I can only speak from the perspective of having a few friends in the ivy league, but to be honest just by those stats alone, I don’t see why not. My friend got into Harvard and is about to graduate, and what you have there looks very similar. One thing to consider though, my other 2 friends who got accepted to Harvard and Princeton both decided to attend a public in state university. I asked them why and they said because they knew they would stand out more and they got so much funding. That being said, but buddy loves Harvard and they really do help you along your college journey from start to finish. So good luck in whatever you decide to do.</p>
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<p>I’m glad you realize that – you are bringing in the perfect attitude into this process. Indeed, I’d almost encourage you to apply to some lower-tiered universities (unless you absolutely are in love with the Ivy Leagues) and perhaps save a ton of money through merit scholarships, assuming you don’t qualify for need based aid (of course, if you do qualify for need based aid, particularly if your parents make under $60,000, Ivy League schools often are the most economical choice). </p>
<p>It’s impossible to peg down even close to exact chances, but as a general comment on your application, I’d say you’re certainly qualified for any school in this country, though there isn’t much that sets you apart from the tens of thousands of other students applying to Ivy League schools. Thus, I’d argue that you will definitely be * competitive * in the process but have an * unlikely * chance of admission to any particular Ivy League school (with the possible exception of Cornell).</p>
<p>As for other schools with good pre-med programs – I’d recommend that you look into Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). It’s an absolutely wonderful high ranked school that gets nowhere close to the recognition/reputation it deserves.</p>
<p>Last, but not least, I’ll recommend this post. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1420290-chance-threads-please-read-before-posting-one.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1420290-chance-threads-please-read-before-posting-one.html</a> Read through it and some of the links in it (it contains an interview with the Harvard dean of admissions) that might give you some helpful advice.</p>
<p>You and I have nearly the same stats, except I have a bit more extras and you have a higher gpa and I’m probably younger. I would recommend for Pre-Med; Vandy,WashU, Cornell, UPenn, UCB, Duke. They seem to be in your reaches.</p>
<p>I’m a current senior who, like you now, only a couple of months ago was applying to similar schools. I think you have the stats that make you a valid candidate. You’ll definitely pass the first round of admissions. However, to have a better shot among this crapshoot, I think you need to emphasize your other qualities: poetry and music. I highly recommend sending additional supplements of both or at least one. Unfortunately, mentioning your desire to continue swimming in college, unless you’re a state ranked swimmer (individually), probably won’t help you.</p>
<p>Remember: even though you’re applying as a pre-med, they’re looking for an overall amazing, standout student. Make sure you show that in your application and essays! Good luck! Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions! I’d be happy to help!</p>
<p>Hey! Thanks so much for all of the help!
I feel like, in terms of the Ivies, Dartmouth is commonly ignored. Is it worth applying there?</p>
<p>@subhijain: You talked about sending poetry and music supplements…I was wondering about that! I had heard that sending in those supplements is a good booster for an applicant. But, how do I send those in? Do I just send in pieces and my writings? (In addition to poetry, I wrote a column for the local newspaper, kind of like a travel journey/experience column when I went to see the Olympics over the summer). Again, thanks for all of the help!</p>