<p>“That’s a compelling mix of races. The best 3 under-represented minorities. If there’s any way you can bump SAT I scores to over 2000 and SAT IIs over 600 for each you’d be a shoo-in - at ALL of the schools, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford.”</p>
<p>Do not listen to him. Harvard, Yale and Stanford get so many talented applicants at a time, so that it’s impossible to even say this. You are a very special applicant with all your talents, marks, and extracurriculars, but the fact is, there are probably other people who have almost or the same amount as you do. Your URM will only affect you to a degree. What I suggest is that your college essays reflect on what kind of person you truly are. Oh and it won’t hurt if your SAT marks are 2100+ and 700+ for subjects. Regardless of “standardizing testing doesn’t count for crap!!!*&!(!” it’s still used in most schools and DOES play a role in your admissions (trust me, I know standardized testing is crap but that’s life". </p>
<p>Other than that, you’re a very good applicant. Good luck.</p>