Chance Me for Princeton

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi! It would be amazing if anyone could take the time to chance me for Princeton. Thanks in advance! </p>

<p>~ACADEMICS~</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9 UW</p>

<p>SAT: 2340
-Breakdown= 800 Math, 800 Reading, 760 CR</p>

<p>SAT II: 2320
-Breakdown= 800 Chemistry, 760 Literature, 780 Math II</p>

<p>Rank: 2/125 </p>

<p>IB Full Diploma Holder
-Predicted scores: majority 7's </p>

<p>~ECS/ AWARDS~</p>

<p>Scholastic Art and Writing: 3 Gold Keys, 3 Silver Keys, 2 National Silvers, 1 National Silver for Senior portfolio (all for writing) </p>

<p>Editor-in-Chief of School Lit. Mag</p>

<p>Mu Alpha Theta: Vice- President </p>

<p>National Honor Society</p>

<p>National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>Peer Tutoring (9-12); over 30 hours</p>

<p>Girl Scouts Volunteer (9-12); over 30 hours</p>

<p>Several out-of-country volunteering projects</p>

<p>~ABOUT ME/ HOOKS~</p>

<ul>
<li><p>International Student, living in the Middle East</p></li>
<li><p>One of the younger ones in class (turning 17 just before graduating), if that means anything. </p></li>
</ul>

<p>-I live in a place where girls can't work (McDonald's, stores, etc.), and I can't volunteer within my community (it is really frowned upon). </p>

<p>~ESSAYS/ TEACHER RECS~</p>

<p>-I've always loved writing, so I expect essays are pretty good. </p>

<p>-Counselor Rec.: Really good</p>

<p>-Chemistry Rec. :Probably very, very good</p>

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<p>Now even though you have extremely impressive stats with numbers that take AOs off the charts, I think the lack of brilliant ECs might hold you back. </p>

<p>If the “out-of-country volunteering” is really something impressive, then i think you have a fair shot. It depends on the program, and what ECs of yours support what major you intend on doing. Regardless, princeton is always a reach. </p>

<p>goodluck!</p>

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<p>Now even though you have extremely impressive stats with numbers that take AOs off the charts, I think the lack of brilliant ECs might hold you back. </p>

<p>If the “out-of-country volunteering” is really something impressive, then i think you have a fair shot. It depends on the program, and what ECs of yours support what major you intend on doing. Regardless, princeton is always a reach. </p>

<p>goodluck!</p>

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<p>Holy crap that’s amazing about the national medals!! Yes, you may have fewer ECs than other hyper-achieving Princeton applicants, but you seem very capable of getting in.</p>

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<p>ECs are weak so I’d have to say it is still a reach. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I forgot to add in, I run a book review blog, and I’ve received ARCs for reviewing from publishers. </p>

<p>If I could go back in time and add a few extra ECs, though, what would you guys suggest doing?</p>

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<p>Quite fair…your essays will have a lot of bearing on your decision though 'cause you seem like you have A LOT of potential to effectively engage academically and socially at Princeton.</p>

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<p>You have a really great chance.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the replies! What else could I have done that would’ve made me stand out more? (I posted this as a junior.)</p>