Chances please!!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I was recently rejected from Stanford EA, and I was wondering about my chances of getting into Harvard....probably pretty low.</p>

<p>I have a 4.00 GPA unweighted and 4.45 weighted.
I'm number 3 in my class of about 500.
SAT Scores 800 Math, 760 Reading, 750 Writing.
SATII Scores 800 Math II, 800 Chem, 790 Bio.
ACT: 36 Math, 36 Science, 33 Writing w/ 7 on the essay, 35 Reading (35 composite)
My curriculum is pretty hard I guess. I've taken 11 AP so far (with 5's on 10 of the exams) and am taking 7 this year. I'm a National AP Scholar, and I just got the Siemen's Award.
I'm a National Merit Semi finalist, PSAT = 232.
I run Track and Cross Country, but I didn't win any awards.
I'm president of National Honor Society.
I have over 500 hours of community service total.
I'm in clubs like mathlete and quizbowl.
I play A LOT of Ultimate Frisbee. I'm co-captain of the school's ultimate club.</p>

<p>However, My essay writing skills are pretty mediocre, and my Extra Curriculars aren't that great.</p>

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<p>help anyone?????
Can someone truthfully tell me my chances??</p>

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<p>Not everyone who gets into Harvard writes a brilliant essay, but you need something besides great scores and grades which you have. There are plenty of bright well rounded kids who get in, but it's easier to sell yourself if you have a strong interest. There's no way to tell what your chances are because it will most likely depend on what your teachers or counselor's said about you. Looking back at your list - I see you've won a Siemen's award - that increases your odds a lot. I trust you wrote about the work you did for it? Because it pretty much disappeared in your presentation here - and that's probably the most distinctive thing you have going for you.</p>

<p>That said, most students who apply to Harvard are qualified. You are qualified. They accepted just over 7% last year. You do the math.</p>