<p>Oh one more thing… What ivy leagues do you think I could get into if I raise my SAT Score?</p>
<p>I am not sure which I want to apply to. I’ll probably apply to two. I was thinking Brown and I’m not sure where else? Should I go for Harvard?</p>
<p>You have great grades but your test scores may hurt you. Also, you lack a hook which means you will have to compete with way more people so that decreases your chances. Id say the UCs are a high match and ivys are all reaches with the exception of Cornell if you bring you scores up.</p>
<p>Chance back?</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/804723-chances-ed-dartmouth.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/804723-chances-ed-dartmouth.html</a></p>
<p>What do you mean lack a hook?</p>
<p>Could you please elaborate?</p>
<p>You need something that sets you apart from other applicants in order to really have a good chance at HYP since all of the applicants have great scores.</p>
<p>Being a URM help a lot, but keep in mind ivies and Stanford reject 75% off URM applicants. GA looks good, but scores need to come up.</p>
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<li>I don’t know if this is a good hook, but what do you think…</li>
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<p>Basically it was going to be how multi-faceted I am and how I’ve never given up. How I don’t know what I am necessarily but who I am. Everyday I find out something new about my heritage whether its my dad escaping from Cuba when he was 5, or that my 6th great grandfather fought in the American revolution. I have come to terms with how society sees me and I accept all sides of my culture. Whether or not people, expect me the to accomplish what I have it doesn’t matter. People will always judge you based on your skin color or age etc. But none of these things should act as inhibitor to succeed. I have always persevered through tribulation, whether it was overcoming my lisp or when kids made fun of me for my skin color. With each challenege overcome, I have become more confidence in my self and with confidence I have learned to become outgoing and fit in with society. And although, I may have become accepted, I still enjoy listening to heavy metal and playing MMORPG’S and competiting in mock trial. I am honest with all people and each part of me is worth acknowledging whether its weird or out of the ordinary, I embrace my uniqueness. Basically, how I break the stereotypical mold of what people expect me to be.</p>
<p>I don’t really know though?</p>
<p>Btw this sounds dumb, but what is GA and HYP?</p>
<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>
<p>how is my hook?</p>
<p>"how is my hook? "</p>
<p>It’s a hook nonetheless, but don’t rely on it. Get your scores higher.</p>
<p>That makes a great essay but not a hook. A hook is an amazing EC or academic achievement that nearly no other applicant has. the college has to want you, not the other way. You have good chances but a hook would propel you into those schools.</p>
<p>haha im studying right now. bb the best choice?</p>
<p>Ohhh ok. Ill focus on my hook later. Thanks for all your help. I am gunna get to studying… internet on my phone doesnt help.</p>