<p>I'm a junior in high school, in a relatively high achieving school. My rank is in the top 50 out of close to 400 kids. My GPA for my core classes without honors/AP point is a 3.8, and with the honors points I have a little over a 4.0. however, I feel that I may be somewhat lacking in EC's. right now, the only EC's I have are Beat club, and 121, both of which are service organizations. Outside of school, I've played the piano since 6th grade, and I'm currently working through level 5 (of 8). I've also been playing the Indian flute for around seven years. I have a pretty close relationship with my counselor, but I'm kind of shy, so I don't have the best rapport with my teachers necessarily, simply because they don't know me that well. I plan on taking the SAT soon, and I've been scoring over to 2100s on the practice tests that I've taken to prepare. However, my mother keeps telling me that I have no chance of getting into any colleges on scholarship. I really want to go to an Ivy League, but I'm no longer sure about my chances. Could someone please tell me what types of colleges i would likely get into, and if i have any chance at an Ivy League?
Also, on a side note, is it okay if I only take the SAT or will taking the ACT as well help my chances? and I have yet to take any subject tests, but i plan on taking two in the spring.</p>
<p>You don’t have a shot at Ivy League. Ivy League applicants all have your academic stats but they all also have dozens of ECs.</p>
<p>You have a shot at a very good school in the top 20. Most students don’t submit ACT btw</p>
<p>Yes, you do have chances at top colleges. You do NOT need to have 8200 ECs and 10 national awards.</p>
<p>Take the most challenging courses and focus on few ECs that you have.
Also, make sure to get very high scores on SAT or ACT and subject tests.
With high GPA, 2300+ or 34+ and few high 700s on SAT IIs, you will have decent chances of getting into some top 20 colleges.</p>
<p>Work hard and good luck to you.</p>