Chance me.. as a rising sophomore?

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<p>So, I've always aspired to an education at Yale University, as I see the school as a place where I can truly grow intellectually and introduce my ideas to others.</p>

<p>Out of sheer curiosity.. does it look as if I am gearing in the right direction as a sophomore in high school to get into the school of my dreams?</p>

<p>SAT I - (practice test) 1850 overall (I'll retake it this summer)
SAT II's - (all to be retaken this spring/ summer, in addition to World History)
E Biology - 540
Mathematics I - 540
Literature - 620 </p>

<p>I had a 97 total average my Freshman year, and took the most challenging/ complete load of class at my school -- taking Honors Math, Accelerated Alg. 2, Honors English, Honors Politics</p>

<p>I am currently taking an AP Biology course, the only AP course available sophomore year.
I plan on taking 4 AP courses next year and 5 AP courses my Senior year.</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>Student Government- Secretary (9)
Student Body Council- Secretary (10)
Student Ambassador
Speech and Debate - placing at Regional competition (9)
Member of Drama club
Mock Trial - Best Witness Award (9), MT Achievement Award (9)
JV Softball - Achievement Award
Volunteering at a nursing home - 25 hours
Volunteering at a library - 100 hours
Alex's Lemonade Stand Volunteering - 25 hours
Model UN - Founder and President (10)
FBLA
Soccer Player
Tutoring local area children - 50 hours
Summer program in Poland to teach English (This upcoming summer)</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>APB Academic Award
Academic Excellence
American Legion School Medal Award
Junior Science Competition - 2nd Place
NEDT National Achievement Award</p>

<p>I plan to go into the field of law, with the intention of helping many throughout my lifetime, so I focused many of my EC's toward the humanities and speech.</p>

<p>So, does it look as if I am on the correct path to Yale? If not, does anyone have any advice of what I should work on?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Bump.</p>

<p>Anyone?</p>

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<p>On piece of advice, Y does not use score choice, therefore you will have to send all of your SAT scores when you apply. While it’s OK to take tests more than once, it could be detrimental to take many tests repeatedly. In general, I advise students to only take tests when they feel that they are prepared to score in the range for the schools they are interested in. </p>

<p>While there are not cut offs, and test scores are only one part of your application (though arguably the most important one after your gpa and rigor of coursework), a general guideline is to have SAT I sections and SAT IIs, of 700 and above to be a competitive applicant at a school like Y.</p>

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<p>Worry about this in a year and a half, not before.</p>