Chance a scared junior Hispanic girl who wants to go to Harvard

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>This is from a junior planning to apply early to Harvard. Be honest please. I know how hard it is to get into Harvard, but I just want an objective opinion. I'll chance if you will</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I: 760(w)740(math) 670(writing) 2170 (1st time January), took it again in March and expecting a 2250, taking it again June to improve to 2300
SAT II: World History-800 Math Level 2-haven't taken it but im pretty sure i can get an 800
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.78 (low mostly because of first semester freshmen year, have only gotten 1 B ever since. almost positive i will get straight As this semester)Weighted GPA:4.3
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 7/470 weighted, my friend is #3 n shes only .001 away from me, shes getting a B in one of her classes so very likely ill get top 3
AP (place score in parentheses): AP Macro(3 took it online freshmen year that's why :S) AP Human Geo (4), APWH(4), AP Calc AB(haven't taken it expecting a 5), APUSH(expecting a 5),AP Physics B(lucky if i get a 4, only 2nd year running the class, only 2 ppl got 4 last year no 5s)
Number of other applicants in your school: 1-2 max, prob none
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Regional History Fair-Honorable Mention
1st place school history fair
HOBY school representative
April volunteer of the month for Cultural Center
Super Sophomore </p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars
KEY CLUB (9th-11th) current VP,former Secretary, elected president </p>

<p>CULTURE CLUB (10th-11th) current pres and pres for next year, former Secretary</p>

<p>CULTURAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY(9th-11th) -Volunteers at the administration office
only volunteer younger than 25, rec from marketing manager (rlly good)</p>

<p>PUNTA GORDA SOCCER CLUB (9th-11th)</p>

<p>FLORIDA DANCE WORKSHOP, Hip Hop III (10th-11th)</p>

<p>TEEN COURT (10th-11th), Attorney</p>

<p>Writing (Write a brief description and Rate Quality on 1-10 Scale; 10 as Best):
Essays: really good hopefully, one about learning english (born in Peru came to the US 5 years ago)
Teacher Recommendation #1: from my calc teacher, had her two years, only junior taking the class, yet one of the top 2 students
Teacher Recommendation #2: from history teacher, best student in his class
Counselor Rec: good hopefully
Additional Rec: marketing manager from cultural center
Interview:None
Art Supplement:None</p>

<p>State (if domestic applicant): FL
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: F
Income Bracket: <25,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM, only lived in the US for 5 years </p>

<p>Reflection
Strengths: URM and test scores relative to URM, Essays
Weaknesses: GPA :(, AP scores </p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>Everything about this thread is simply fantastic. Great scores, GPA, ECs, enough prizes. And on top that your are a URM who has only lived in the US for 5 years. I think you would be a very strong canidate for Harvard or anyother Ivy League School. Here is just a piece of advice: be confident. Your an amazing student, with tons of potential that would flourish at school like Harvard. Remember that. GOOD LUCK!</p>

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<p>You are really nice. Thanks :)</p>

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<p>I am not a college veteran, but I think you have a excellent shot at Harvard(or really any school for that matter), you will definitely stand out in the admissions. Good luck and I hope you get accepted.</p>

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<p>Thanks :slight_smile: Good luck too. Hopefully you’ll get accepted to GaTech!!</p>

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<p>If you can get a 2300 on the SAT, your RANK, URM, and SAT IIs will give you a fantastic advantage. I think you have a great shot, though, Harvard is incredible unpredictable.</p>

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<p>A 2300 would help your chances, but honestly, just the fact that your a URM increases your chances by 2 times at least. Colleges want to diversify. A URM helps them do so. Best of luck to you. You not a shew in, no one is, but you without a doubt have as good of a shot as anyone.</p>

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<p>Thought I’d add that on a more negative side, you don’t have any standout ECs which could hurt you (not sure how much, though).</p>

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<p>Where are you from?</p>

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<p>Peru (10 char)</p>

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<p>I live in Port Charlotte, FL now though :)</p>

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<p>Reasonable shot, especially if you get the 2250.</p>

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<p>I got a 2200…but superscored it came out to 2270 :D…retaking it in october to get a higher reading score and go up to 2350 hopefully</p>

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<p>You will have to do an interview. Jsyk. They aren’t very high-pressure even though they’re important to your evaluation. </p>

<p>Mine was…weird…they told me Jack Kerouac wrote Catch-22…that was strange…</p>

<p>But you look like you have a pretty good chance :)</p>

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<p>OMggg you qualified for USAMO? I’m jealous ): but you have a good shot… Any hispanic girl that qualifies for USAMO has a shot into MIT.</p>

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<p>Your essay and urm will really help you and help in covering your low gpa can you chance me
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<p>I got accepted SCEA :D</p>