CHANCE ME PLEASE! at ivys

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I would really like to know my chances at ivys and which ones do you think? </p>

<p>AP:
Psychology (5)
Macro Economics (5)
Human Geo (5)
Taking 3 other AP courses</p>

<p>SAT:
2340
Korean 800
Math 2 800
Chemistry 780
Us History 770</p>

<p>E/C:
Less than top 1% in National Math Contests (Canada)
Debater and MUN (won some awards)
Organized and raised 5000 dollars for kids in developing countries
Varsity Tennis Player
Junior Varsity Volleyball
Played Violin for over 12 years (Symphony Orchestra)
Member of the Service Counsel and will the Pres. next year
Volunteered in over 3 different countries
over 700 service hours
Summer Courses at Columbia University</p>

<p>Reference:
Teachers and a professor from columbia university</p>

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<p>^I forgot to include that I have a perfect GPA
and will be the captain of the varsity tennis team</p>

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<p>Are you a Canadian applicant? Do you know your rank?</p>

<p>From what I can tell, every aspect of your application is excellent. You will have a legitimate shot at all the Ivies, though your chances of admission will be decreased if you are an international applicant.</p>

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<p>yes i am a canadian
and my rank is the top 2-3% in my grade</p>

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<p>will yale and columbia be high reaches or low reaches?</p>

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<p>That’s a beastly profile. You’ll definitely get into some ivy’s. Also, do you need financial aid?</p>

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<p>no i dont need financial aid thankfully
haha i just wanna get in</p>

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<p>will being an asian female make ivys a reach?</p>

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<p>Not bad not bad. =) I don’t think being asian female affect it THAT much, though it may have negative impact on ur app…I think you have a good chance, definitely apply!</p>

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<p>^ thanks, thats good to hear :slight_smile:
what do you think my chances are for these schools especially? :
Columbia
Yale
Cornell
Princeton
Duke
Williams
Amherst</p>

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<p>You need to keep in mind that you are both an international applicant and an ORM; this is a very significant disadvantage, because by default your application needs to be extraordinary. </p>

<p>Fortunately for you, your application seems relatively well-rounded. Nevertheless, as is the case with all internationals, you will be competing against every student in your country when it comes to American schools. This means that HYMPS and the like, which are already very, very selective, will become that much harder for you.</p>

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<p>Much of the advice here is given by teenagers without a clue, that’s important to keep in mind. Is the competition tough for a Korean international? Is the Pope Catholic?</p>

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<p>I have Canadian citizenship and I live in Canada does that help my chances in any way?</p>

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<p>No, it does the exact opposite.</p>

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<p>i meant in comparison to having a korean citizienship</p>

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<p>Several of the top colleges treat Canadians as they do Americans, so it is a slight help. The bottom line is that colleges quota everyone, so in the end they will have the same number of Asians-some will be Asian Americans, some will be direct from their countries and others will be from elsewhere. This is true for white, black, hispanic…</p>

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<p>I’m afraid the OP’s credentials are a tad cookie-cutter for an asian female: high scores and GPA, violin, and tennis. Although you are qualified for the Ivies, you face stiff competition from many students who have nearly identical resumes. Be sure to set yourself apart in your applications, and good luck.</p>

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<p>^ thank you for the great feedback!</p>

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<p>accepted to all except princeton (although you have a pretty good shot)</p>

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<p>can you tell me which schools will be high or low reaches or matches in specific?
thanks ^</p>