<p>I was also wondering, if my mom got a bacehlors and my did dropped out of college after 2 years, does that count me as a first generation?</p>
<p>If not, do I at least get some sort of benefit? Or is it like its either first gen or your not?</p>
<p>No. That isn't considered first-generation or even "partial" first-generation.</p>
<p>Oh wow.</p>
<p>Does it increase my chances at all?
Or is there no difference between my chances here and with someone whose parents have both doctors degrees?</p>
<p>basically, is there a progression as to how adcoms view this, or is it either one category or the other?</p>
<p>hmm. anyone else?</p>
<p>You look solid.
Just don't EXPECT to be admitted, and hope for the best.</p>
<p>you have a pretty good profile i dont see any point in retaking the math II or USH, they are both in the score range of 800.</p>
<p>you are almost in
just think about the essays, very carefully....</p>
<p>I think being Asian and a competitive Baptist student leader might be very intriguing to a place like H.</p>
<p>@ mammall: will my church involvement really help me that much?</p>
<p>If it helps any I in my activity section of commonapp i put church as 52 weeks per year / 5 hours per week. I didn't mention it that much other than that though...</p>
<p>bump.10char</p>
<p>I believe that Harvard requires the SAT II in literature, math, and 1 other, last time I checked... so I suggest you take the English Lit SAT II</p>
<p>i don't remember seeing anywhere that Harvard required ANY sort of specific SAT II subject test, as long as you take three different ones</p>
<p>anyway, "zam614" what do you think of my chances though?</p>
<p>hey guys, if self study 6 APs and get all 5, is that better than those who take the whole year?</p>
<p>wrong thread TK_GNUS</p>
<p>harvard definitely does not require a "specific" type of SAT II test. Your chances are not bad, but it's not really great as well. What I mean by that is.. your scores are very good but other people will have similar scores as well. This means that you need to stand out through EC's, but your EC's don't really make you stand out. Nothing really shows that you are very competitive or stand out among other applicants. But then again, that's very subjective. Best of luck man.</p>
<p>i'm sure you have a good shot at any of HYP, but i don't really see a "hook" or anything, so make sure your essays are the best you can.</p>
<p>@ coolkid007: yea, i am pretty lacking in my ECs, but hopefully the adcoms will judge me in context. I'm basically in the major clubs on campus. There aren't much (we don't even have an FBLA, NHS, Math/Science team or club, or ANY sort of academic club). I tried to make up my lack of substantial ECs with more community service hours (which, of course, anyone can find anywhere).
Also, My school is sort of in a lower-middle class area. The last person we sent to Harvard was 4 years ago (1 person). Before that was another four years ago (1 person). Last year the valedictorian went to UCB.</p>
<p>@ tebow15: yea, ill definitely work on my essays a lot</p>
<p>bumpity bump bump</p>
<p>bump.10char</p>
<p>Your stats are great! Put time and thought into your essay. Also, it might not be too late to get to know your counselor. That relationship is a two way street. Counselors are very busy, but usually not too busy to help a motivated student. My D's counselor was fabulous - wrote her amazing letters, and went to great lengths to help. Recently found out that D's equally talented friends did not receive such help. As it turned out, they had never even visited the counselor. My D made a point of regular, friendly visits, e-mails, thank you notes, resume updates, etc. Can't hurt.</p>