<p>So, like many others, I was wondering about my chances into Harvard:
(and other Ivies)</p>
<p>Top 1% of school (about a 4.4 gpa weighted, 3.95 unweighted)
My school's rank is in the top 100
Ethnicity: Chinese</p>
<p>SAT I: 2210
M: 750
CR: 750
W: 710</p>
<p>SAT II (They're horrible, working on it):
Math 2c: 790
Bio: 650
US: 640</p>
<p>I have a half-legacy (current older sister attending Harvard)</p>
<p>I also have many extracurriculars, such as (listing a few):</p>
<p>Violin for many years (won many competitions)
Concertmaster of a youth orchestra
President of school (previously was Treasurer)
Class President for 3 years
State director for a large organization (for my third year now)
President of a debate club
Internship</p>
<p>Along with over 200 hours of community service
Also have a job as a private tutor</p>
<p>Academic Awards:
Collegeboard Award Distinction
Obama's Education Award
Writing Award</p>
<p>AP's taken:
Calculus AB/BC
World History
US History
Psychology
Computer Science
Biology
Chemistry
English Language</p>
<p>What would my chances of getting into Harvard be?</p>
<p>Well, considering that your asian, your scores are somewhat low. Last year, the college confidential harvard results displayed that no asian with a score of under 2270 got accepted. On another note, your extra currics are pretty average, nothing outstanding. What was your internship about?</p>
<p>Then again, your sister did get accepted. Are you similar to her in stats?</p>
<p>Perhaps you may even have a hook. Did your parents attend college? </p>
<p>Anyways, your chances are slim, but possible.</p>
<p>My internship was based on community work, outreaching, and understanding my cultural background (non-profit organization). the project reached the news, etc</p>
<p>I wouldn’t consider my violin performance skills “average,” since i’ve been given recognition of a level equal to those of college level violinist and above, and have over 10 competition wins (some small, some with titles that colleges like Harvard will recognize). adding to the fact that i havent listed all of the achievements that i’ve received (forgot to put things like Letter of Appreciation from Councilmember Brad Sherman, etc.)</p>
<p>I have everything that my sister has, but 60 points below my sister (and lower sat ii’s). but, i have much much stronger extracurriculars and much higher gpa (but same rank). and, i have the half-legacy, which my sister doesn’t. also, my parents didn’t attend college</p>