Chances: Another worried kid... sorry!

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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>First generation Asian Male from Alaska</p>

<p>GPA: 4.17W, 3.98UW
Rank: 3/456
SATI: 2200 (800M, 650CR, 750W)
SATII: 790 IIC, 750 Chem, taking Lit. and Physics in December</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Distinction (Four 5's and Two 3's)</p>

<p>Senior Courses:</p>

<p>AP Micro
AP Lit.
Japanese IV
AP Psych
AP US. Gov.
AP Physics
AP Calc BC</p>

<p>most rigorous courseload available at school</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Volunteering 200+ hours (local senior center, science center, etc.)
Youth for Environmental Action
NHS (10, 11, 12)
Model UN (11, 12)
Mu Alpha Theta (10, 11, 12, Treasurer 12th)
Key Club (10, 11, 12, President 11th and 12th) - this is where most of my extracurricular time goes... organizing events and what not
Frisbee Club
Ping Pong Club (for kicks and giggles)
Piano for 5 years recreationally, recital now and then
Tennis (11)
Track (11, 12)
XC Running (12)</p>

<p>Tutoring high school kids with Algebra/Chemistry, non-paid
"Child Enrichment" Program for Elementary Students that excel in math/science
PROMYS @ Boston University (6 week number theory program, summer of 11th)
Ventures Scholar</p>

<p>Planning on entering the YES competition for some epedemiology project (possibly sleep deprivation) with a mentor</p>

<p>Doing research with a particle physics professor at commuinty college</p>

<p>My essays will be normal I assume (not a spectacular writer)
Reccomendations should be good</p>

<p>Do I have a shot at this great school? Should I try to improve on certain things (EC's or scores)?</p>

<p>Thanks for your feedback!</p>

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<p>You sound like you're in pretty good shape, all things considered...however, remember that nothing in elite college admissions is a guarantee. I'd hope for the best, but always be prepared for the worst. That aside, I'd say you have at least as good, if not a better chance than others.</p>

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<p>but you're certainly in better shape than most. polish that essay. You from West?</p>

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<p>Thanks guys.</p>

<p>Yeah, I will try to work hard on my essays...</p>

<p>I'm from Alaska--pacific northwest (we're not even attached to the country...)</p>

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<p>I think swordfish meant west high?</p>

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<p>Oh I see... No, I'm not from West High.</p>

<p>Where are you from Josh?</p>

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<p>i am from wasilla</p>

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<p>u apply early ur in because of ur geographic location, so dartmouth is ur no.1 for sure, go early</p>