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<p>Well, I know my chances at Harvard are pretty slim, but I was wondering if I can get some input anyway:</p>

<p>Gender/Race: Male/White</p>

<p>SAT (this is what killed me already)
Reasoning: Math 780, CR 630, Writing 710 [2120]
Subject: Math 1 700, Spanish 600
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<p>GPA
Unweighted: (It's a 4.0 at my school, but it's only a 94)
All Honors Classes (Grades 9-11)
AP Calc, Bio, Lit, & Spanish (Grade 12)
*This is actually a lot of APs for my school (it doesn't offer many)
Rank: 2/200</p>

<p>Numerous Awards for the Highest Average/Academic Performance:
Spanish 2 H, Advanced Spanish (4 H)
Alg 2 H, Precalc H
Christian Morality (I go to a Catholic high)
Bausch & Lomb Science Medal</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Electives:
Music/Singing:
Been a member of the Concert Choir (4 years)(VP jr year and Pres sr year)
*Awarded for the best performance in grades 9&10
Male Barbershop Group (4 years)(President jr and sr years)
Spring Musicals (Lead-Grade 10)(Principal-Grade 11)
All-State and Regional Choir (Grades 10-12)
Member of Local Adult Chorale</p>

<p>Catechist Aid at my local Catholic Church
Numerous Service Projects
Vice President of National Honor Society
Member of Student Government (grades 10-12)
Currently attending a 6-week internship/conference at Boehringer Ingleheim</p>

<p>That's basically it.. I've done so much throughout high school to help out my community as well. Moreover, I think I wrote a great essay, and my teacher recommendations are excellent. I just believe that my low SATs are probably going to keep me from getting in (I only took them once). I would really appreciate any feedback. Should I hold onto my lingering hope?</p>

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<p>anyoneeee?</p>

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<p>I think you have a chance (though this is Harvard so no one ever really knows). I've talked to a lot of admissions reps from the different ivy league schools and it seems unanimously they believe that SATs compose only a marginal proportion of the admissions decision.</p>

<p>In the words of Yale's admission's director</p>

<p>"I've seen many times where the admissions board has said ' I wish these scores were higher but this is a strong application so we'll let them in anyways' but never have I heard someone go ' these are such beautiful scores, they have to get in' "</p>

<p>I think based on your involvement in musical events as well as a good amount of recognition and other extracurric involvement you stand a fighting chance.</p>

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<p>Scores are a bit low, but the other stuff looks good. I'd say it's a reach, but you've still got an OK shot.</p>