<p>you dont have a chance at Yale. dont even apply, you'll just waste your money.
Think about other schools, perhaps NOT ivy league calibre but maybe a good LAC or a top public school. But for yale, I dont think you have a chance.</p>
<p>Don't listen to Constable. There is absolutely NO reason not to apply if you would like to attend Yale. Constable sounds like someone who is sour about his/her own chances (or results) and is projecting that negativity onto others. Frankly your application is stronger than mine was in some areas (volunteer, SATs namely) and I got in.</p>
<p>Thank you MagiTF, your words give me huge encouragement too. I will never know if I dont try.</p>
<p>I have a friend who was accepted to Yale as a CC transfer but chose to attend another institution. His background: African orphan, immigrated to U.S., homeless for a few years, worked crazy hours each week while going to his community college, raised something like $5,000 for AIDS outreach, had a NASA-funded research project, ridiculous cocurriculars and volunteer work, salutatorian of his high school class (and graduated way early), won every national award and scholarship available for community college transfers...</p>
<p>So, yeah, not exactly like him. But that doesn't mean it's not possible! Just apply and see how it goes. :)</p>
<p>I think you should apply as well.
You mentioned a bit about your background and I think that should help you.</p>