Chess Hook--Chances at Ivy?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey. I'm a Junior but wanted to get a head start on stressing about college =T
Here are my stats. Chances or comments appreciated. Particularly, how does a national title look as a hook? Is it a unique factor? I will only list some of the more important stats to spare you some time. What do I need to work on? Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 4.5/4.5
Rank: 1/847
SAT: 790 m 800 cr 800 w
SATII: Taking this June
APs: four 5's on Spanish Lang, Calc AB, USHist, World Hist. (5 more this may) probably around 15 APs by end of senior year</p>

<p>Awards:
National 11th Grade Co-champion (Captain of Championship Team)
State 11th Grade Co-champion (Captain of Championship Team)
50+ other Chess Trophies in other Local, City, Region, State and National events.
AMC School Winner
Region Orchestra- 5 years</p>

<p>Leadership:
President Chess Club
Junior VP Science NHS
Treasurer Spanish NHS
Treasurer Culture Club
Hugh O' Brian Leadership
National Young Leaders Conference</p>

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<p>I think a national title could be a hook. You look very competitive for all the Ivys, except HYP are still a toss-up.</p>

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<p>I think a national title is absolutely great. Your stats definitely qualify you for any college.</p>

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<p>Ditto to all of the above. Just keep on doing what you're doing this year.</p>

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<p>Dong
just give up. you're never going to get into college.</p>

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<p>Hello Dongminate-
I don't usually visit this forum, and was so surprised to see "chess hook"!! Notice my screen name and you will see why I am responding :) </p>

<p>Your chess awards are outstanding- and having state and national recognition is important for Ivies! Your stats are in line with Ivies, too! </p>

<p>My son has been involved with chess for many years, and his EC's demonstrates his "depth" and "passion" since elementary school.</p>

<p>He has volunteered at a 8 week summer chess program at our local library for years , and for the last two years has been a teacher and organizer of his Elementary school's chess club.</p>

<p>He traveled to Ft Dix as a 10 year old and played chess with the Kosovo refugees living there at the time, which was a very unique experience.</p>

<p>Hopefully, these activities demonstrated he has "people skills"- in addition, to his passion for chess.</p>

<p>IMHO, it would be very wise to overcome the Stereotype of the typical chess kid- shy and introverted, geeky- and show you get along well with people. Clearly articulate how you will contribute to campus life. </p>

<p>Obviously, the Ivies have chess teams, and it would be in your interest to investigate those teams, and know something about them. </p>

<p>There are 1,000s of soccer playing kids, but not so many chess kids at your level with those stats. </p>

<p>IMHO, this is a very distinct hook!!!</p>

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<p>You're near perfection. I'll go far enough to say that you'll be accepted anywhere you apply.</p>

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<p>You definitely attracted my attention with your title. I used to play chess competively, and like the posters above me, agree that your national awards will definitely help you.</p>

<p>Btw, if you don't mind sharing, what's your uscf rating?</p>

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<p>gxing is you Matt?</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! My USCF is 2089. I'm still striving for a National Master title. It's a tough nut to crack.</p>

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<p>Wow!! Impressive USCF....you are probably well aware of the two colleges who award chess scholarships....Univ of Maryland- and Texas!</p>

<p>I know the author of "The Chess Artist" and the book is about my son's chess teacher, a National Master.........FYI :)</p>

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<p>i would think youre in almost anywhere</p>

<p>and tahts awesome about the chess thing...my dad's uncle was an IM from israel. i love chess</p>

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<p>hey... im a soph and am rated 2050...took a long time to get there</p>

<p>I can safely say i am an "expert" YAY!!!</p>

<p>still, my first semester grades kinda sucked (3 B's, all ~89.4% grrrr...)</p>

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<p>Actually, I won the UTDallas 4 year full scholarship at a recent tournament. Congrats Indian! Getting above 2000 is tough. Wow IM....only in my dreams.</p>

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<p>You can probably apply to any school and get in...</p>

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<p>I'll go out on a limb and say you're in anywhere. Your stats are so good that they make me think you're trolling, and if thats the case I feel sorry for you. If it's not the case I feel really, really jealous of you :)</p>

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<p>Ditto to the above comment.</p>

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<p>haha Madd Stressed... trust me when I say this kid is not trolling!</p>

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<p>Awwww... jk man congrats!!</p>

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<p>dude, dong, u know what scares me? </p>

<p>Those little kids like Curiano(sp?) that are already at like 2300+</p>

<p>THE KID'S LIKE 11 YEARS OLD!!!!!???</p>

<p>A lot of my friends are over 2100...i dont know how they do it...</p>