Chance Me Please!

Colleges & Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Scores:
SAT: 2290
math: 780
reading: 800
writing: 710
essay: 8
ACT: 33
English: 35
Math: 32
Reading: 32
Science: 34
Writing: 8</p>

<p>No Subjects Tests yet (but I will take Math II and Chem)</p>

<p>AP
BC Calc: 5 (AB subscore 5)
AP Bio: 5
Ap Microeconomics: 5</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9 unweighted</p>

<p>Now I'm interested to know how much you think the next part will help me.
I took BC Calc as a sophmore so junior year I took Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra at Harvard's Extension School (I live in Boston about 20 minutes away from Harvard by T)
I got a B+ in Multivariable and an A- in Linear Algebra. Both courses were taught on Harvard's campus by a Harvard faculty member.
Senior year I am taking General Chemistry I and II at Harvard's Extension School.</p>

<p>My Recs are great and my ECs include leader of my church's youth group, several community service positions (such as two trips with my church to Bulgaria and Kenya for community service) and model united nations.</p>

<p>I know this sometimes is a factor, I'm a caucasian US resident.</p>

<p>If it makes a big difference, I go to a small private school in Boston and am first or second in my class. (my school does not actively publish rankings but they can be requested)</p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>Well, the fact that you are Caucasian increases your chances significantly of being rejected. Also, the ACT score is a bit low; same with the SAT. And your ECs too. But you have a good chance. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thankyou for the quick response,</p>

<p>I’m taking the ACT again on the 11th so I have hope of bringing that up. According to Harvard’s published admissions info their average SAT was a 2203 so I felt like my 2290 was okay, but I could be wrong.</p>

<p>And how much do you feel that the college courses I’ve taken, and the decent grades I’ve gotten in them, will help me? Will it make much of a difference in setting me apart as an applicant? (If it helps, I’m getting an A in General Chemistry I)</p>

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<p>Compared to URMs? Sure. But generally being white is considered neither a detriment nor a benefit on one’s application, while URMs have increased chances and ORMs decreased chances.</p>