<p>I go to arguably the most well respected high school in the country.
My grades, however, are quite average. (About a 3.3)
My SAT I: 750/720/660
My SAT II: 730/720/660 (friggin' Spanish)
My father was a well known graduate.</p>
<p>My extracurriculars are solid, not great.
My teacher recs will be enthusiastic.
My counselor has told me he will recommend me highly, and I have a letter being written on my behalf by an alumni interviewer.</p>
<p>I know Princeton is lenient on its alumni sons, but don't know if I've done enough.</p>
<p>While it would be hard to pick one high school as the nation's best--there are at least 4 NYC high schools and 4 boarding schools claiming the title and I'm sure many, many others--any good school's counselor can give you your best guess. Princeton take more legacies than most ivies but you're asking a lot.....</p>
<p>I did say arguably most well respected -- I don't think any school can rightfully claim 'best'.</p>
<p>In any event, it's Phillips Andover.</p>
<p>I'm well aware my credentials are not up to Princeton standards: the only reason I'm applying is because my father is a graduate of the school, one they are quite proud of if I'm not mistaken.</p>
<p>My counselor has said it is a reach, but all of the 'best' ivies are generally considered reaches at PA barring particularly spectacular circumstances. Regardless, he has been vague. He says my status as a legacy will undoubtedly help, but won't go any further than that, and I am not going to prod him for info this late in the game.</p>
<p>I was only wondering so I can manage expectations -- I want to be able to tell my mother the odds are either good or not so promising.</p>
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I was only wondering so I can manage expectations -- I want to be able to tell my mother the odds are either good or not so promising.
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Then say your odds are not so promising.</p>
<p>Your counselor said your legacy relation would undoubtedly help because it undoubtedly will, but it won't make up for all of the other faults in your application.</p>
<p>Well, haha I applied to Phillips Andover and Phillips Exeter, and I did not get into both of them when I was in eighth grade! It was a heart break! I got into every prestigious private high school in NYC when I applied, so take it from me, Andover and Exeter are probably top 5. I would say you have a very good shot, since you have your father as back up. Your 3.3 is terrible, however, what can you do about it now!? SAT I is good, SAT II's are okay. If you apply ED, which I hope to god you do, then I can say you have a good shot! Good luck!</p>