Chance me for class of 2014

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<p>SAT: 2160 (Will retake)
ACT: 34
SAT 2: Math2 780, US History 800, will take Bio and Chem soon
GPA: 4.0 unweighted
Rank: 1/about 40
AP: 5 US History, (Chem Bio CalcAB and Physics C Mechanics taken this year)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: School newspaper editor/writer 4 years, co-editor in chief, High Student Council Positions all 4 years, NMSF most likely, AP Scholar with distinction most likely, ISAC Scholar, WYSE awards at State, Extensive volunteering with Local Mosques and Muslim organizations(helped organizae many Mosque events and worked with many conventions for ICNA and MAS as well as AMP see below), Varsity Basketball (not recruited) for 4 years including next(captain next year), played traveling soccer for 3 years and was captain for all 3 years, co-head of Peer Tutoring program at school, Yearbook editor for 2 years and Lit club for 1 year, trying to start school's first baseball team(in the works).
Most Important EC is my work for AMP, which stands for American Muslims for Palestine and was founded by Hatem Bazian(professor at UC Berkeley). Have made mini documentaries, helped organize large scale events and fund raising dinners as well as conventions mostly for Gaza and for informing the Public around us of Palestine. Also was an integral part of the setting up of Protests in Chicago for the Gaza Crisis. Have done tons of research on the issue which is emailed to the organizations' emailing list almost daily of happenings in Palestine. Our group advocates peace and we work with fellow Jewish organizations on the issue of Palestine.
Have worked for Sharp Car which is part owned by my father, sold many cars on eBay until recently when ebay's policies changed and prices online plunged.</p>

<p>Want to pursue career in politics which is where my true passion lies.</p>

<p>Chance me for:
Yale
Harvard
Stanford
Duke
UPenn</p>

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<p>Why retake the SAT and take extra Subject tests when you already have a 34 ACT? I’m the first to acknowledge that test scores are a very important part of your application, but I don’t think an excess of standardized testing is particularly helpful.</p>

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<p>equal chances to HYS and Penn, slightly better chance at Duke. pretty average applicant to top-tier schools, fair shot, let’s hope your SAT retake and essays go well. good luck.</p>

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<p>The problem with my ACT score is my writing score which was an 8/12.
I think I can play the diversity card since I am Palestinian, but the problem is that I know of probably 4 other Palestinians applying to Yale this year.</p>

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<p>While it may be helpful in standing out in the crowd of applicants, as a Palestinian, you are not considered a URM for admissions purposes.</p>

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<p>I know I wont be, but it would still play into my hands.
My friend did it and got into Harvard pretty much because he was Palestinian and because of his work for Palestine.</p>

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<p>Unless an admissions officer told your friend, “We admitted you pretty much because you are Palestinian and because of your work for Palestine,” I don’t think that you can safely say that that is why he got into the school.</p>

<p>I also don’t really understand what “playing the diversity card” means. Writing an essay about being Palestinian? That’s great, and could create a compelling essay, but that’s not about playing any “card,” that’s about writing well.</p>

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<p>I guess you are right about the essay part and writing well.
What I meant was that the only part of his application that really stood out were his ECs which pretty much centered around his work for Palestine.</p>