<p>Hi guys.</p>
<p>I am a high school senior applying to Yale. Please tell me what you think my chances are of getting in.</p>
<p>Weighted GPA: 4.35
SAT Score: 2280
APs: Biology, Music Theory, Chemistry, English, Gov't + Politics, French (honors class though), BC Calculus, and Physics.
SAT IIs: Math 2 and Chemistry</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Music
Won 1st place in international piano competition and played at Carnegie Hall.
Ranked among top 11 pianists in New York State in 2014.
Music honors program at music school for five years.
Been in chamber group for 9 years and played in Masterclass for New York Philharmonic four years.
Pianist in school jazz band for four years.
Founder/President of club at school in which twice a week students go to nursing homes to volunteer to play their instruments for the seniors for three years.
Sports
School tennis team for 6 years.
Etc.
Science Research Mentorship at Columbia University for 2 years (5 weeks for the first summer and full summer next summer)
Editor-in-chief of school newspaper senior year.</p>
<p>Please tell me what you think. XD </p>
<p>You sure can! everything sounds excellent!
But really, you don’t need other people to chance you. I posted a really stupid chance thread a while ago and looking back on it - i did it out of insecurity and the need of reassurance. But really, reassurance, what does that even do apart from giving yourself a momentary sense of comfort?</p>
<p>Anyways, good luck! You have worked very hard and as long as you demonstrate it in your application there is no reason why you shouldnt get in! </p>
<p>While it’s a reach for everyone, your music ECs are relatively unique and your grades are on the track.</p>
<p>Whether you get accepted or rejected, I wouldn’t be surprised by either. </p>
<p>Talk about your piano competetions in your essays and I’ll think you’ll be on track.</p>
<p>Make sure your essay is stellar and you’ll be an excellent candidate. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Yes, you’re qualified, but so are thousands of other people, so it’s still a guess. Have you considered the Bachelor of Science and Arts at Carnegie Mellon, where you could combine music studies with science? <a href=“Home - School of Art | Carnegie Mellon University”>Home - School of Art | Carnegie Mellon University;
<p>You are well qualified. Schools like Yale wants the people with something special, something they are best at. You obviously fit the bill!</p>