Chances? Help...please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I'm a sophmore(private school) right now and have just realized that Harvard is even an option ( IF I basically devote myself to productive activities; I'm pretty lazy sometimes...), anyways I have great marks my average is about 97% ( would of been 99 if it wasn't for Arabic....damn). Thank you god, for my brain. I've basically coasted all through school forever; could've been gifted; could've, would've, should've but I didn't.<em>sigh</em></p>

<p>Didn't take the SAT yet, expect pretty high. AP courses are rare, just taking the exams next year. </p>

<p>SOOOOOOOOO, anyways....</p>

<p>my extra curriculars all are basically leadership positions:
-founder/editor of school newspaper
-pres. model un
-pres. debate team
-owner of a business(my mom had an extra property, she gave it to my 2 older siblings and I to run our own business this year; huge profits!)
-worked part-time for my mom since I was 13
-piano; recreational
-tutoring(got high-schoolers to tutor elemenary students once a week)</p>

<p>Hook?
-my dad own a tv and radio station
-extremely diverse background (3 citizenships and counting!)
-speak 4 languages fluently, working knowledge on 2 others</p>

<p>And i live in Canada, i don't know anyone whos ever tried to apply to harvard. People think i'm crazy when i tell them i want to go there. I want to know if i should even try to apply. If yes, what are my chances.</p>

<p><em>money is no problem, I won't be applying for financial aid</em></p>

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<p>So... people seem to always asks these questions... and the stock answer is... if it's your dream school... y not apply?</p>

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<p>Uhm...3 citizenships? Is that possible? I thought earning a citizenship in certain countries require that you give up your citizenship status at another country.</p>

<p>"Thank you god, for my brain."</p>

<p>Uh....ok.</p>

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<p>Tami-- not always.
Amira -- Try to get involve in something that would make you stand out. Majority of the applicants are in debate teams, moel un, band, and editor. It's Harvard, after all. You've got the grades and scores (if they turn out like what you predicted.) On your essays, try to show the passion you have for your business. Don't just mention the fact that you're earning money. That is certainly a plus, but you don't wat colleges to think that you're all about money. Take language APs, travel and volunteer in foreign countries would be a huge boost (if possible). Take full advantages of the fact that you speaks many languages. It's going to be an important skill to have in the future.</p>

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<p>Try not to rely too much on the wealth of your daddy to get you in.</p>