Chances??

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<p>Chances for Princeton </p>

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<p>I'm not going to post my resume in all-inclusive detail, but I'd appreciate some comments/thoughts, in general.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.60 (unweighted at one of the nationally top-ranked private schools)</p>

<p>SAT: 750 v, 760 m, 800 w (Total: 2310)</p>

<p>Rank: Unranked</p>

<p>Curriculum: Most rigorous possible (11 AP classes, AP Scholar w/distinction)</p>

<p>Major EC points (To clarify, I am only listing the "big" ones):</p>

<p>All-State Musician (Been playing music forever, I play in all the honor bands/orchestras from local to statewide)</p>

<p>Superior (maximum rating) on the highest difficulty level solo pieces at Festival every year.</p>

<p>6 years of band (Band President, Student Conductor), 7 years of private lessons for music</p>

<p>4 year participant in 2 sports</p>

<p>National Honor Society</p>

<p>Summer Research (2 years in one lab, 1 in another. I published in a scientific journal lately)</p>

<p>Just wondering about some opinions (be detailed as possible please). My personal opinion (of my application in general) is that my GPA is by far my weak spot, but I am hoping it can be overcome by the other facets of my application.</p>

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<p>What's with the Username? ... rather depressing, don't you think?</p>

<p>That you attend an excellent school and challenge yourself with a rigorous curriculum definitely helps.</p>

<p>A poor rank will hurt you, though. And, even if you aren't ranked, I'm sure you can "guesstimate" where you stand.</p>

<p>Performing seems to be your forte, so you should capitalize on that as fully as possible in your essays.</p>

<p>Your standardized testing is exceptional. It helps that Princeton takes about a quarter of applicants with your score.</p>

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<p>If anyone can spare a moment, I would appreciate more feedback. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>the high school's prestige could help you; scores are above average. GPA is low, but understandable due to the high school you attend. ECs, however, are a little weak. you have better chances than the average applicant, but I would not be very surprised with either decision. it will likely come down to subjective criteria, like your essays, recs, and attractiveness. good luck!</p>

<p>ps: SAT IIs?</p>

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<p>What do you play?
Please don't say clarinet.</p>

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<p>I play the Oboe, so definitely nothing common.</p>

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<p>oooh double reed definitely gonna help. If we both get in then we can kick out the upperclassman clarinet/oboe in the orchestra and make them feel like crap cause we are so good =P
What state are you in and when's states this year? PA has it april 16-19</p>

<p>btw you are fine admissions wise to ptown.. I just hope you emphasized fully the oboe.</p>

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<p>I think you are in, but I'm new here, so hopefully some CC vets get a chance to look this over.</p>

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<p>Who knows? I saw a stat that indicated that PU rejected 42 applicants last year with perfect SATs. If they need an oboe, or you are from Wyoming, your chances probably improve. Given the number of highly qualified applicants, the term "rejection" seems harsh. Probably best to say that you aren't the best "fit" from a portfolio approach. At this level, I don't think anyone who isn't in their admissions office could say with any certainty why some people are accepted and others aren't.</p>

<p><em>big sigh</em> I'm an alumn, and my daughter has applied, but I'm not holding my breath.</p>

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<p>You're an above average applicant. that's all I can say. You jut never know.....Good luck to all of us</p>

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<p>"What state are you in and when's states this year? PA has it april 16-19"</p>

<p>I'm in north florida but we had all-states in January. I have states for my solo from solo/ensemble festival monday though! (dunno if thats a FL thing or they have it other places)</p>

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<p>must be a florida thing... </p>

<p>thats so weird!! we have districts in january, regions in march and then states in april.. you guys do it so early</p>

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<p>^^ Were you in the orchestra or the band at All-state? I was in the violins...small world</p>

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<p>in PA??? haha at hershey?? Yeah last two years I've been in band and this year wind ensemble... you going this year?</p>