Chances for the Ivies?

<p>Thanks so much for any consideration and feedback. I'm applying to several top universities, two of them Ivies - Yale and UPenn - as well as a few liberal arts colleges. I'm a Hispanic female from a small school, and I plan on majoring in English.</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
Top Student in Biology I, AP English II & III, Choir, and Theatre
Member of the International Thespian Society (honor society for theatre students) 2012-2014, Honor Thespian and Vice President's List Scholar 2013-2014
Member of the National Honor Society 2012-2014 and Secretary 2013-2014
Secretary and charter member of the Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Society 2013-2014
Girls State Citizen 2013
National Merit Semifinalist (as of September 2013)
National Hispanic Scholar</p>

<p>ECs and Leadership Positions:
Marching Band/Concert Band - Secretary 2011-2012, Librarian 2012-2014
Drama/Theatre - Drama Club Secretary 2012-2013, ITS (International Thespian Society) Secretary 2013-2014
Student Council - Student Representative 2012-2013, Secretary 2013-2014
Academic Competition - District Spelling Team 2012-2013, District Current Events Team 2012-2013
Policy/CX Debate - Varsity team member 2010-2014, National Forensics League member 2010-2014, Co-Captain 2013-2014
Choir - Varsity Choir 2011-2014, Section Leader 2013-2014
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America - 2012-2014</p>

<p>Test Scores:
AP English & Comp - 5
ACT - 34 composite; Math 32, Reading 35, Science 34, Writing 8
SAT - 2000 & 2110; Math 650 & 660, CR 730 & 760, Writing 620 & 690</p>

<p>Yale: Reach
Penn: Reach</p>

<p>These Ivies are looking for ONE specific thing that sets you apart. They’re going to look past the student council president with stellar scores and instead look at the founder of a non-profit, the girl who started a health campaign, someone who has won a national competition. With your scores/E.C.s you will blend in. Make sure your essays stand out!</p>

<p>I’m really glad to get feedback from people outside of my one-horse town. Thank you guys so much for responding!</p>