Chances for Yale?

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<p>Hi guys, I am an ED applilcant to Princeton, but Yale is naturally my second choice. I don't know why, but Harvard just doesn't appeal to me very much. Anyways, here are my stats. Please be candid and thanks. </p>

<p>School Type: Public
Location: Anchorage, AK, USA
Race/Gender: Asian / Male
Prospective Major: Psychology / Religion
Unweighted GPA: 3.83
Weighted GPA: 4.025
Class rank: 8 of 454 </p>

<p>SAT I Scores
SAT I Math: 740
SAT I Verbal: 750 </p>

<p>SAT II Scores
SAT II Writing: 770
SAT II Literature: 700
SAT II Math IIC: 800
SAT II Chemistry: 660 </p>

<p>Long-form Info</p>

<p>Extracurricular Info
Most activities have been for 4 years or more </p>

<p>Anchorage Youth Symphony
-Student Representative
-Principal Player for 2nd Violin section </p>

<p>Model UN </p>

<p>Science and Engineering Club
-Treasurer </p>

<p>National Honor Society
-Vice President Junior year
-President Senior Year </p>

<p>Gifter Mentorship Program
-Helped work on surveys for the Mayor </p>

<p>Tennis
-Varsity
-Most Inspirational Award </p>

<p>XC Skiing
-Most Improved Award (I suck at akiing :) ) </p>

<p>AWANA Leader
-Taught children about Christian Truths </p>

<p>Attended NYLC and NYLF on Technology in DC and San Jose </p>

<p>Member of a local band (The Chairs)
-Violinist/Vocals </p>

<p>Missions Trip to hlp out in Arizonoan Navajo Reservation and in Tijuana (the slums) </p>

<p>Helped out at mom's florist shop during summers and busy holidays (Valentine's Day, ugh) </p>

<p>Tutored kids, got some other insignificant awards, and... fin. </p>

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<p>Other Info
I have had an unstable family background. I am currently pretty much taking care of my little brother 'cause of parental issues, but i've maintained a decent gpa. The adcoms will (I hope) take this fact into account. </p>

<p>My essays were fairly strong. I wrote about my mom's death and its impact, on people's noses, and traveling to Europe. </p>

<p>p.s. No, most Alaskans do not live in igloos, we don't have penguins, yes if you **** outside it will freeze on your wee-wee, and no we don't normally go around town on dog sleds. We have cars and electricity (gasp!)</p>

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<p>Do you mind posting this in the Chances forum instead?</p>

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<p>you wrote about people's noses? that sounds. interesting.... lol but follow Lindsey's advice. :)</p>

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<p>I'd admit you. Definetely would help round out the student body. Sounds good to me!</p>

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<p>Oops, sorry. Can I or a mod move this thread to the chances section?</p>

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<p>I'd say that you have a moderate chance of acceptance. You are doing everything right, and would be a wonderful asset to Yale. However, so would many others. Last year on CC (College Confidential), approximately 20% of active posters made it in early, although most had great stats. It comes down to luck and ability combined. If you can link some of your activities to Alaska, it may make you seem unique. Perhaps you will be the only applicant like that in 1,000 miles.</p>

<p>Secondly, (to all)</p>

<p>While many people ask their chances to many schools in the "Chances" section (one of my least favorite), don't you guys think that it is OK to post a specific question here. These people will likely know better than those at the Chances section for Yale specifically.</p>

<p>Do we want to create one thread in the Yale forum where everyone can ask for and answer chances question so that the forum doesn't get cluttered with dozens of questions? i.e. Title: (Ask Your Chances Here)</p>