Chances to Ivies - Go Go Go

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Okay, let me just put up my scores first.
Inevitable is the "cut-off" that happens with any ivy-league school. They say they look at character but how are they going to go through 40000 applicants without setting a numerical benchmark?</p>

<p>Anyways...</p>

<p>International student applying from Brazil, lived in 4 countries (Canada, US, Phillipines, Korea)
SAT I: 800 M 750 W 700 V
SAT II: 800 Math IIC, 720 BIO, 700 Lit
GPA: 101/100
Rank: 1
Private International American School
Interview done by close friend and graduate of Harvard
AP Bio 5 AP European History 4 AP World 5 AP English Literature 4
taking 5 AP courses right now</p>

<p>Schedule:
jazz band/ap calc/ap eng/digital video & photo/ap economics/ap chemistry (also doing online course)/ap physics</p>

<p>Doing an independent study on chemistry w/ professor from University of Maryland</p>

<p>there are just so many ECs... i will post them if necessary.</p>

<p>Chances to:
(1) Harvard EASC
(2) Yale
(3) MIT
(4) Princeton
(5) Stanford
(6) Johns Hopkins
(7) Chicago
(8) Georgetown
(9) Wesleyan
(10) Brown
(11) UNiv of Chicago
(12) Conneticutt College
(13) Boston U./ Boston College</p>

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<p>Yes, it is necessary.</p>

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<p>hmm ya no kidding you have to post ecs</p>

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there are just so many ECs... i will post them if necessary.

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<p>Please do. your chances seem below average so far....</p>

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<p>Below average? Wts?</p>

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<p>A. Language/Diversity: Translator at church (English – Korean – Portuguese) fluent in English, Portuguese, and Korean (Reading/Speaking/Writing). Able to read and understand French, Chinese writing. (Diverse Background: Brazil, Korea, USA, Canada, Philippines, China)
B. Music: Played the violin since 3 (now playing for consecutive 14 years), piano for 11 years, trumpet for 6 years, keyboard synthesizer, drums, guitar (classical, electric, bass), Korean traditional instruments, high level knowledge of music theory and composition, knowledge in conducting orchestras, vocal solos, wrote one orchestral symphony for school.
C. Technology: video editing, software design, photography, web design, sound and audio editing
D. Sports: Lifeguarding, rowing, swimming</p>

<p>A. AP Scholar with Honors (2005)
B. National Lifeguard Award (Certification License): Canada (2003)
C. Music Festival Canada: Gold Standing at the 500 Level (Trumpet)
D. Bronze Medallion & Cross/Senior Resuscitation from the National Lifeguard Society (2003)
E. Silver Award: School Board Superintendent academic recognition in Canada (2003)
F. University of Waterloo Gauss/Pascal Math Contest: 1st in school, 7th in city (Ottawa – 2003)
G. Donaldson Award and Valedictorian (Graduation): Highest GPA during Middle School
H. National Honor Society / Canadian Honor Society : Current member
I. Student of the Year: Grade 10, Grade 11
J. Student Citizen of the Year: Grade 10
K. Science/Math/English/Portuguese Student of the Year</p>

<p>A. Digital Video Club: BullShot Digital Video Production Director & Founder (4 consecutive years)
B. Church Instrumentalist/Translator and Volunteer: dedicated member of the Maranatha Christian Church, volunteering at grand evangelical meetings all over the country playing trumpet, violin, and keyboard for the past 5 years in Canada, Brazil, US, and Korea.
C. Jazz Band/Concert Band/Orchestra/Choir: Trumpet, Violin, Tenor (4 years)
D. Lifeguard: Certified lifeguard – Volunteer work
E. Student Council Treasurer / NHS President / Senior Class Representative
F. Music Instructor/Tutor: Violin and Music Theory Instructor locally
G. Rowing Team: Captain of high school rowing team in Canada – 9th grade
H. School Newspaper: Chief Editor for 2 years
I. Knowledge Bowl: Team member (competed and won 2nd place at Sao Paulo)
J. Swim Team: Grade 9 Team member. Local swim club member</p>

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<p>Two essays with advice from current Harvard student (Director of Model UN)</p>

<p>Pro recordings of Music sent along with letters from past alumni and recommendations from interviewers.</p>

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<p>the above was my resume that i tried and tried to reduce to one page only.</p>

<p>Please tell me ur thoughts.</p>

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<p>bump bvump</p>

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<p>Bummmmmmmmp</p>