<p>(I posted a thread similar to this one a few months ago, but since then I have gotten so many results of SAT's, etc. back that this is basically a much more full chancing. Please chance me!)</p>
<p>I'm a second semester junior right now; I do plan on applying early to Harvard, depending on my chances. I really like the Massachusetts duo (MIT/Harvard). I like cold weather, and I am really passionate about my academics; furthermore, most of my family on the East Coast. Also, since I live in California, I want to apply to CalTech due to location, so chance me there too. Anyways, I will list everything I have so far here. Please give me your honest opinion on whether I could get into Harvard/MIT or not! </p>
<p>White Male, Public School. Both parents have Bachelor's Degrees.
4.0 GPA unweighted (4.7 weighted with AP's) so far. All A's from 9-11 grade in every subject. I take the most rigorous course load that my high school offers in English, Math, Science, and History. On track to be valedictorian.</p>
<p>8 AP Classes so far: Euro, Environmental, Computer Science, Chemistry, Calculus BC, United States History, Statistics, English Language. I plan on taking 3 next year: Government, Physics C Mechanics, and English Lit.</p>
<p>9 AP Tests: Biology (4), Euro (5), Environmental (4), Computer Science (5). I took 5 (Calc BC, Chem, US, Stat, and English Lang) this May. Taking Psychics, English Lit, Government in Senior year (May 2014).</p>
<p>AP Scholar With Honor Award, most likely AP Scholar With Distinction this fall.</p>
<p>770+ on Math IIC SAT Subject test. I took it in May 2012 as a Sophomore and got a 770, and retook on Saturday (most likely 800). I also got an 800 on Chemistry SAT and 780 on U.S. History SAT.</p>
<p>Took SAT in March. First attempt. 2320 (720 CR/800 M/800 W). I don't plan to retake (..should I?).</p>
<p>223 PSAT in California. Most likely (?) National Merit SF/F.</p>
<p>I will be taking Multivariable Calculus/Differential Equations during Senior Year at a local college since I have exhausted my school's math courses.</p>
<p>I interned for 100+ hours at a math learning center during spring of 10th grade and summer between 10th and 11th grade. My supervisor/boss liked me so much that I was hired part-time. I still work there 6 hours a week.</p>
<p>I run a small import/export operation on the internet. It is a legitimate, tax-paying business, and I keep copious records of everything I do.</p>
<p>My friend and I have launched 2 (soon to be 3) weather balloon experiments using custom hardware and software. I have written up papers on how they operate, and I have video footage, taken by my custom-designed iPhone application, from 120,000 feet in the air. </p>
<p>I have taken three years of Spanish in high school. I planned on taking four years, but decided last year to stop at three due to my wanting to pursue math/science more. How much will this hurt me at the Ivys?</p>
<p>I have been an member in many clubs, including: Anti-Drug Abuse Club (3 years), Film Club (will be all four years), Math Honor Society (will be all four years).I am not a member of any more clubs, but I am passionate about the ones I am in. I have been an officer in all 3 of the clubs that I have listed, but, most notably, I was recently elected as President of the Math Honor Society.</p>
<p>I have very good relationships with my teachers, and my supervisor/boss from my internship. These will (hopefully!) make good letters of recommendation!</p>
<p>No sport. No instrument. These are my two achilles' heels, along with language. So, give me your worst, CC'ers!</p>