chances at HARVARD EA?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm trying to decide what school to apply to for EA/ED and my number one choice is Harvard, as is true for nearly every high schooler in America. I don't really think I have a chance because based on other people who posted here, I'm way down on the list. </p>

<p>Anyways, here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 4.00 (UW)
Rank: 2 out of 542 --based on weighted GPA
Straight A's, 12 AP classes by Senior Year</p>

<p>SAT I- 2270 (770M, 760W, 740V)
SAT II: MBiology-800
Chemistry- 740
Math IIC- 770
Literature (taking in Oct)
ACT: 35</p>

<p>AP Courses/Grades:</p>

<p>10th
AP Biology-A,5
AP World History-A,4</p>

<p>11th
AP Language, -A,5
AP Chemistry, A,5
AP Calc BC, A,5,5
AP US History, A, 4</p>

<p>12th
AP Spanish
AP Physics
AP Literature
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP Comp Civics (We the People)</p>

<p>So, I have tons of APs--12, I've taken the hardest course load at school, and I'm rank two. Academically, I think I'm okay, but my SATs are *uh..</p>

<p>Here are the ECs that mean the most to me:</p>

<p>1) Founder/President of Women's Help Organization--raise awareness about domestic violence in our community through forums, fundraisers, walk-a-thons.
2) Taekwon-do Student--2nd degree black belt, doing since 7 years
3) Taekwon-do Instructor--lead classes in the community (job)
4) City Youth Commission--Appointed by Mayor</p>

<p>Awards:
1) National Merit Semifinalist
2) AP National Scholor (not so exciting)
3) Internship, Abgenix Biotech Company (summer, 8hrs a day)
4) Biotech Summer Institute, Merit-based selection program
5) Science Olympiad, numerous medals, state level
6) Winner in many Speech Contests (1st place)--Rotary Club, VFW
7) Many Taekwon-do tournament trophies</p>

<p>I think the MOST IMPORTANT thing is what I did this summer, which is the topic of my essay, which is well written</p>

<p>I went to India for two weeks and led a class on Taekwon-do and self-defense for a group of 30 blind girls. It was an absolutely enlightening experience and because of it, my essay turned out well. This project combined my two main passions: taekwon-do and the Women's Help Organization.</p>

<p>So what do you think are my chances? of Harvard? of any Ivies? Please let me know soon!</p>

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<p>Your stats are excellent, but admissions for Harvard is a crap shoot. I dont see anything negative. Good Luck</p>

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<p>you should be fine as long as there aren't any major issues w/ your essay. you certainly have a lot to write about! good luck :)</p>

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<p>Thanks, that's what I've heard a lot. As long as the right person reads my application, I might have a chance. Now, it's all based on luck</p>

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<p>Women's Health Organization?! There can't be two WHO's!</p>

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<p>Although your ECs are different than mine, we have about the same stats (I had a 1550 SAT, SATII: 800, 780, 770, and Rank: 2/612.) I was rejected; so although you have what it takes, just be ready for either acceptance or rejection letter or even waitlist.</p>

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<p>on a different note, love the work you've done w/ your womens organization!</p>

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<p>Just to get your opinion, which college do you prefer: Stanford or Harvard? Anyone and everyone please answer...</p>

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<p>Anyone? Do you prefer Stanford or Harvard? And why?</p>

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<p>um nat'l ap scholar is for 8 5s minimum. but good chances. i got deferred harvard early with better stats than you SAT/AP wise and some mad ECs. it all depends on the variable factors. good luck.</p>

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<p>thatindiandude--what were some of your ECs? I'm pretty sure I'm going to get deffered or flat our rejected as well, but I just thought I'd try for kicks. It's my number one choice, so if a miracle happens and I get in, I'm going.</p>

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<p>Neemi: Harvard's waaay better</p>

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<p>Harvard is not necessarily "waaay" better.</p>

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<p>Are you kidding me? You're saying you'd choose Stanford over Harvard?</p>

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<p>personally i would prefer undergrad at stanford over harvard. love the weather too.</p>

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<p>i think you'd have a better shot at princeton or stanford. email me at <a href="mailto:hariharan.raghu@gmail.com">hariharan.raghu@gmail.com</a> for more info. good luck.</p>

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<p>you have a great shot...do well on your lit sat 2 to show that you are well rounded (esp. since your CR/W scores are lower than your math).</p>

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<p>thanks. I've actually decided to do EA at Stanford because the undergrad research program is one of the best and the professors are so accessible. I think I still love Harvard, but Stanford seems more "practical" since its closeby. I guess we'll see how it goes...Also, does anyone know how to schedule interviews?</p>

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<p>I thought you could do EA for more than one school.....???</p>

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<p>Stanford does not offer interviews as part of the application process. </p>

<p>sup-Stanford is Single Choice Early Action, so it is the only school you can apply to early, however, there are a few exceptions like the UC's for example. Check the website for specifics.</p>