<p>If you get super lucky and work super hard, yes.
You need that rank to get to the top 20. Then study for the SAT. I went 197 PSAT to 2250 SAT.
Then pray.</p>
<p>He simply asked for our opinion. If he’s rich, of course he should apply if he thinks he’ll regret if he didn’t. If he’s not rich or has to choose only 6 colleges to apply to because of limited funds or whatever, than I wouldn’t waste money. </p>
<p>If you get in, please tell us how this miracle happened. And if 4 years, tell us how you survived being the bottom 10% of an outstanding pool of people. </p>
<p>p.s. I don’t resent the comments … this is what I consider a healthy debate … young smart high school students versus old farts. What do we know?</p>
<p>My PSAT score my sophomore year was in the 170s as well (I didn’t understand the significance of it at the time). Junior year, I really wanted to get the National Merit SF but I was short and got ~210. In January of my Junior year, I got a 2210 on my SAT and I retook the exam in November and got a 2370.</p>
<p>Utilize your full potential and you’ll reap the rewards.</p>
<p>I admit that I have taken your comments the wrong way. I generally try to be nice to my fellow college-bound peers and try to help out in whatever they need and I know. I just don’t like how a lot of CCers treat new members or those who ask genuine questions but are seen as somewhat dumb for not knowing what they think all of CC already knows. </p>
<p>Just try to be nice and give sincere comments, but don’t be too blunt about it. Sorry for my vehement comments, I just got rubbed the wrong way. Good luck to everyone on their endeavors! </p>
<p>P.S. OP, you try hard and you can accomplish great things–even if they don’t include Harvard. You are a certainly a desirable candidate for many other great schools.</p>
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<p>Thanks, WHAT. Your point is a good reminder to everyone who prefers civility.</p>
<p>The chances aren’t good, but that doesn’t mean they’re 0. I personally jumped 230 points between SAT tests (May-October) without much studying, mostly because the second time around, I was more comfortable with the test. Playing up the football and other sports, and maybe organizing your own community service project would help. But I also agree with Sikorsky: even if you do get in, you will probably be in the bottom quarter of students there. Honestly, why do you want to go to Harvard? Is it really going to be the best school for you?</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses guys! This gives me a good idea of where I stand and honestly I have no clue what to do for a career, major, or college, so I’m just considering my options at this point haha:)</p>
<p>Just think about this - if you were in Texas, you can’t get into University of Texas unless you are in the top 9% and you can’t get into a lot of majors unless you are in the top 5% or better. So if getting into UT + getting the major you want is so hard, why should Harvard be admitting someone just because they are in top 10%? </p>
<p>If you are a junior now, you still have the chance to improve a lot of things in terms of your scores, rank etc. If you do that, you should be able to get into some good schools.</p>
<p>A question for the OP: why do you want to go to Harvard specifically? Is it because it is the best place for you personally? Since you are not clear on your intended major or career, how do you know Harvard is the right place for you?</p>
<p>The top 10% just guarentees you acceptance to all state schools. With good test scores I’m in easily.</p>
<p>And I’m not saying I do want to go to Harvard, I’m just looking at my options and trying to find what I want to do for the rest of my life, and besides that I’ve just idolized Harvard since about 7 so I’m just wondering if it’s even a possibility.</p>
<p>Drakebot, I think your taking college admissions too lightly. State colleges can also be competetive to get into, and being in the top 10% may give you a better chance of admissions to any college, but it guarentees absolutely nothing.</p>
<p>drakebot5, the reason I asked why you specifically want to go to Harvard is to see if you have a compelling reason why Harvard would be the best place for you.</p>
<p>For example, if you had demonstrated a long-standing passion and involvement in an area where Harvard was at the forefront of research, and you had read everything ever published and attended seminars and lectures by a Harvard academic in that area, you might be able to put forward a convincing case for being admitted. Of course, only IF you also have top test scores, GPA, etc. </p>
<p>Most students (32,000+) who apply to Harvard will be denied admission. So when ANYONE asks if they could be accepted at Harvard, the reality is that most will not be. We’re not trying to be mean or crush your dreams.</p>
<p>I’m sorry to hear you have ADHD, my sister does too and I know how challenging it is for her. No one can really “chance” you for Harvard. You could increase your chances by raising your GPA and you SAT scores (which is very possible, i had a 186 on my PSAT and got a 2200 my first try on the actual test). Also, if you are good at athletics try to get recruited, that will SIGNIFICANTLY increase your chances. I have a friend with 0 AP classes, a 3.5 GPA, and 1700 ish SAT scores, that is being recruited by Cal, Harvard, and Cornell for football… I’m sort of ****ed about it but sports will get you in anywhere.</p>
<p>Ultimately, it is all about how well you present yourself on an application and what a school is looking for to form their freshman class.</p>
<p>In the state of Texas top 10% is automatically accepted to all state universities.</p>