Chances for Ivies?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>GPA (Weighted): 98.23
GPA (Unweighted): Not sure</p>

<p>Rank: My school doesn't rank.</p>

<p>Test Scores/Classes:
-SAT: 2250
-ACT: Didn't take
-AP (so far): AP World, AP Eng, AP US (All 5s)
-SAT Subjects: Math II 750, US 750, Lit. 750
-12th Grade: AP/BC Calc, AP Chem., AP Macro, AP Gov, AP Psych. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Student Organization President (12)
-Class President (11)
-NHS Pillar (11)
-Student Organization Delegate (10,11,12)
-Vice President of Heifer (10,11,12)
-Junior Statesmen of America (JSA) Expansion Agent (10,11,12)
-Track (9,10,11,12) Varsity Senior Year/Captain Senior Year
-Cross Country (9,10,11,12) Varsity Senior Year/Captain Senior Year
-Co-President and Co-founder of Injured Veterans Awareness Club (11,12)
-President and Co-founder of Hackey Sack Club (11,12)
- Altar Server (9,10,11,12)</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community Service Work:
-Altar Server at my local Church since 7th grade (Over 150 hours)
-Meals on Wheels Volunteer over the sumer( 30+ Hours)
-Various school events and walks for Student Organization</p>

<p>Summer Activities
-The Running School Camp
-JSA Summer School at Georgetown</p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
-National Merit Semi Finalist
-AP Scholar
-Best Speaker Award for JSA (Twice)</p>

<p>Recommendations: Two letters from two teachers who are deeply fond of me
Essays: Hopefully Good
Counselor Rec: Very good
Teacher Recs: Very Very good</p>

<p>State: NY
School: Ranked 35th in the country by US News Report
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Sex: Male</p>

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<p>Anyone?Please?</p>

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<p>Academically, you’re definitely qualified for the Ivy League. Keep in mind though that there will be thousands of other applicants with identical test scores and class rigor as you. What sets the difference apart those who get accepted and those who don’t come down to your other parts of the application: essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars. </p>

<p>Your extracurriculars seem fairly standard, and I don’t see a passion or commitment right off the bat. I’m not saying you’re not dedicated to your ec’s (I’m sure you are!), it’s just that being able to convey that passion is crucial during the application process and I can’t seem to pinpoint a certain “theme” or automatic area you’re heavily involved in. Many people claim their “president of club A, founder of club B, played varsity x for 4 yrs” etc, but the adcom will care more about what you actually did. Remember: Quality > Quantity</p>

<p>If you can bring out what you enjoy the most and provide compelling reasons to attend the specific schools, you’d have a great chance in my opinion. Being a URM is also a good hook. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for the great advice, but can you tell me more about conveying passion and whatnot?</p>

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<p>Oh, btw, Azngambit, I’ve done plenty of fundraising towards promoting specific things in worlds in third world countries, raised a great deal of money for various charities, I just didn’t put it in my post. Should it be something I convey on my app? Sorry if this sounds stupid, lol</p>

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<p>(I just don’t want to be specific about what I’ve done)</p>

<p>And when I say “convey”, I mean is there a space on the application where I can detail precisely what I’ve done in said EC? Sorry, I’m a bit ignorant of the process</p>