Chance me for Top Schools (Not a lot of ECs, but much dedication)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Academics</p>

<p>4.0 Unweighted GPA, Valedictorian or Salutatorian (650 students, School is a top Public School)</p>

<p>2400 SAT (11 on essay)</p>

<p>Junior Year: AP Chem (5), AP US History (5), AP Calc BC (5), AP English Lang (4), AP Physics B (5)</p>

<p>Senior Year: AP Stats, AP Econ (Macro and Micro), AP English Lit, AP Spanish, AP Bio, AP Physics C, self study: AP enviro, AP psych, AP Human Geo</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars (this is the main reason I am asking chances)</p>

<p>I have been involved in a charity that works with homeless people for 5 years, but that is it. I have 500+ hours. I also tutor on the side. Is that worth mentioning?</p>

<p>I am in a few clubs: NHS, Key, NSHS, Mu Alpha Theta
Other than that, that is it.</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>National Merit (Not 100% sure yet, but will find out soon)</p>

<p>Honor Roll
Science award at my school every year</p>

<p>National Honor Society</p>

<p>Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society</p>

<p>I am expecting great essays about the charity I am involved in and very strong recs (very close with the teachers and my guidance counselor)</p>

<p>I have legacy at Harvard and Princeton. I assume that will help.</p>

<p>Will my lack of ECs hurt me?</p>

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<p>If you have true legacy-your parents attended those schools as undergrads, I’d be shocked if you were not accepted, especially by Princeton, which appears to take most highly qualified legacies.</p>

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<p>I don’t think you have to worry. Here is a bump for your troubles though.</p>

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<p>A 2400 score on the SAT makes up for a lot…</p>