<p>Thanks for any input and advice on my chances. I loved Harvard when I visited and I'll probably apply regular decision because I'm applying to Stanford early.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.50 at the end of junior year (one B in a semester of Chem AP, but all the rest A's in high school)
SAT: 2250, 770 M 770 W 710 CR
ACT: 34
SAT II: 790 Spanish, 750 Math II, 750 Chemistry
Rank: 2/670
BTW, I'm white from a large public school in California.</p>
<p>I have taken 6 AP's through my junior year and I am currently taking five more my senior year. All four's and five's on my AP tests so far.</p>
<p>I am extensively involved with my city's youth commission (a representative body for the city council). This year is my third term and I will be Vice-Chair. I was Special projects commissioner last year and implemented many cultural awareness programs throughout the community. I've set up dances for those with disabilities, put on youth rock concerts and art shows as well.</p>
<p>President of Red Cross Club: raised thousands of dollars for measles initiative drives and other such fundraisers.</p>
<p>Vice president of Project Concern: raises money and donations for school supplies and prom dresses for those in financial crises.</p>
<p>Academic Decathlon: two year member, won a couple medals last year</p>
<p>National merit commended</p>
<p>Worked on school newspaper for three years (writer, then managing editor/advertising manager, now a copy editor), won two awards for my work recognized by my county's newspaper</p>
<p>Probably my biggest commitment is tennis: four year varsity athlete, i was MVP last year in my county, ranked top fifty in southern California, play lots of tournaments, etc.</p>
<p>Member of California scholarship federation for four years</p>
<p>went to Harvard SSP this summer, got an A in my class.</p>
<p>Two teacher recs will be normal, counselor rec will be great because she knows me really well, and I will get an additional rec from the mayor due to my work on city council.</p>
<p>I will be valedictorian by the end of this year, but that doesn't matter since my app will technically before then, but any advice and responses are well appreciated. Thanks!</p>