Chance me for HYPSM: UK Applicant

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<p>Hello. Here are my stats but I just want to know my realistic chances of getting accepted into</p>

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<li>Black African from the UK </li>
<li>Converted GPA: 4.0? (I have always achieved the highest grade possible) 10 A<em>s GCSEs, 4 As at AS Level Predicted 4 A</em>s at A2 Level. </li>
<li>ACT : 32</li>
<li>SAT Math 1 : 740 , SAT Physics : 800 </li>
<li>Very strong contribution to the school as a Prefect and Student mentor</li>
<li> Head of engineering society </li>
<li> Part of school rugby, athletics and basketball team since year 7</li>
<li>Captain of school football team and County Team</li>
<li>Have played at a high level for Tottenham Hotspur FC and Norwich City FC</li>
<li>Commitment to economics society, school magazine, presentations and regularly reading books.</li>
<li>Represented the school in the 4x4 in schools technology competition against international opposition and came out as champions. </li>
<li>Member of the school's Charities Committee</li>
<li>Good Teacher Reg</li>
<li>Good Counselor Req</li>
<li>Good Req from Church Pastor</li>
</ul>

<p>Miscellaneous:
Tutor at Explore Learning: Teaching children maths and English at an education centre.
Great Essay about the importance of an Ancient African game to my childhood development.
Sunday school teacher and Youth Coordinator at local Church; working with children from 4-18.</p>

<p>With these in mind, what are my chances for HYPSM, especially Harvard SCEA?</p>

<p>Thanks very much.</p>

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<p>All of them are reaches.
Do you need a financial aid? Do you have a back up plan?Why do you want to go to Harvard?</p>

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<p>Usually i would say no chance for a person with a 32 act score, but your race with help you.</p>

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<p>@Wizard09 - 32 is the 25% percentile at Harvard, which means 25% of Harvard students who took the ACT had a 32 or below. A 32 disqualifies no one at any of these schools, regardless of race. Obviously odds are better for those who score 35 or 36 on the ACT but this is only a small part of the application.</p>

<p>@fballislife - I’d say you have a chance at all of these schools if your application is strong (well written, excellent essays and recommendations).</p>

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<p>@paul2752‌ thanks, I will need financial aid and most of my back ups are universities in the UK.</p>

<p>@BldrDad‌ thanks for the reply, my ACT is what I’m most worried about and I’m regretting not retaking.</p>

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<p>@fballislife - if they suit you, you might also consider adding Dartmouth and Amherst to your list as they are need-blind for internationals and you may possibly offer you better odds than HYPSM. At the very least, you’ll increase your chances by applying to more schools.</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent shot but international financial aid applicants are at quite a bit of a disadvantage </p>