Chance Me Please :) Not sure if I even have a chance

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>Hey guys! Yes, RD applications are almost due and I am so behind, but I'm seriously wondering if I should even bother applying. If I apply, I want to make sure I have at least...a somewhat decent chance. Any advice you can give me is greatly appreciated :) Good luck to you all!</p>

<p>Interested in: Economics and International Business
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White, Native American, Chinese</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA: 3.9 (unweighted), ~4.3 (weighted)
SAT 1: 760 - W, 750 - M, 680 - CR (2190)
SAT 2: 750 - US History, 710 - Math 2, 710 - Bio (E)
APs: US History (5), Biology (5), Music Theory (3)
Currently taking: AP Literature, AP Chinese, AP Calc AB, AP Gov/Econ, Physics H</p>

<p>Extracurriculars and Awards:
-Currently President of FBLA (my chapter has 270 members), in past years I was the VP of Competitions and Partnership with Business Chair (I've been active all 4 years of high school)
-National Champion in Entrepreneurship (FBLA)
-State Champion Partnership with Business Project
-President of National Chinese Honor Society
-Captain and Co-founder of History Bowl Club
-2 time captain and 2 time MVP of Varsity Tennis Team (I've been on varsity since freshman year)
-Piano Teacher since 6th grade
-Tennis Coach since 8th grade
-Marketing Intern at a small startup sophomore year
-Corporate Development Intern at an international high-tech company junior year
-Member of NHS and CSF
-AP Scholar Award
-Participant in Stanford University's Reischauer Scholar's Program
-Section Leader and member of an Honor Band (clarinet) freshman year </p>

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<p>I think my ECs are okay, but academics is where I'm struggling. Any input is appreciated Thanks so much, and best of luck to all of you!</p>

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<p>I would say you are a reach unless it is documented that you are Native American. Are you registered with a tribe? If you can prove it, send along your registration and your chances will be hugely greater.</p>

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<p>On a 4.0 unweighted scale, a 3.9 GPA = 97.5%. Last year, my son was admitted to Yale with an unweighted 96.8. Much depends on your teacher recommendations, guidance counselor’s Secondary School Report and essays. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Since you mentioned that you’re Native American, I think it depends on how well you can complete you supplement/application. Rushing isn’t such a great idea, especially if you’re applying to Yale “just because”. I’d make sure I know the reason(s) I’m applying and how I really feel about Yale. Do you think/feel you have enough <em>quality</em> time to think about it?</p>

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<p>You definitely have a decent chance. Test scores (and maybe GPA depending on school) are weak, but everything else seems fine.</p>