Could I even get waitlisted?(Chance back!)

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<p>I'm waiting like everyone else till 3/31, and while its beyond my control by this point, I just wanted to hedge my bets....</p>

<p>Stats:
SAT: 2110(700 CR,670M,740 W)
SAT IIs: 650 Math I, 700 Bio M, 800 World History
ACT: N/A
GPA: 3.77 weighted, 3.49 unweighted
Rank: school doesn't rank, but I'm in the top 20%
AP Courses: USGov(11),Macroeconomics(11),Physics B(11), European History(11),Lit and Composition(12),Spanish Language(12),Biology(12),US History(12),BC Calc(12)
AP Exams:USGov(4)Macro(4)Euro(4)Physics B(3)
Other stats: Diagnosed with ADHD in 10th grade</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
Orchestra(cellist),co-principal (9, 10)principal(11, 12),MVP of Symphony 11th grade
Track and Field: four year varsity competitor, school record in Triple Jump(11th grade, outdoors)
Forensics: (international extemporaneous speaking( NJ states 5th place),Harvard Octafinalist(10th,11th,top 48 at largest debate tournament anywhere, district finalist in IX, and Congress
Academic League: raised team to third in county in 11th grade, led team to 1st in county in 12th grade, league high scorer</p>

<p>Essays: my english teacher liked it,and my english teachers have generally liked my writing alot( hope I haven't jinxed it)
Teacher Recs: pretty confident about two, not too sure about a third one.
Counselor Rec: not too sure
Hook (if any):URM,decently high-achieving LD student , Black Male, son of immigrants(?), education major(?)
State or Country:NJ
School Type: public
Gender: M
major strengths: Black Male w/ decent marks(better than average SATS), decently high-achieving LD student who doesn't use extended time, improving grades
major weaknesses:inconsistent grades( 4 C's over the years), grades don't match up with w/e test scores
Volunteer/Community service: Music Therapist at local veteran's hospital, student instructor and tutor in Music and other subjects througout school district</p>

<p>significant awards/recongitions:
National Merit Commended Student(210 PSATS(65R65M,80W)),
National Achievement Finalist
AP Scholar w/Honor,
Governor's School of Arts nominee,
Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Award in the Arts
MVP of Symphony Orchestra(11th)</p>

<p>summer activities: researcher for Tufts New England Medical Center, co-designer of series of educational guidlines for Mass General Hospital(2008), cited in Research paper for Tufts Medical school</p>

<p>I know that this is a Yale forum, but I'd like chances for these as well:
Harvard
Princeton
Brown
UPenn
Swarthmore
Williams
Amherst
Georgetown
Duke
UChicago
Tufts</p>

<p>Could I know my chance (if any) or if I just blew sixty bucks? I'd really appreciate some opinions! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Your gpa is quite on low side since ivy colleges do not even look at weighted gpas. But i think your ecs make up for your grade and high SATS so i think you have a pretty good chance at all the schools</p>

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<p>Yeah I think you definitely tick all the boxes. But then again, with the small chances everyone has most of your choices are still reaches. I’d put money on you definitely getting into at least a couple of those.</p>

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<p>Clever disguise for “omg chance me!”</p>

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<p>You seem almost identical to me!</p>

<p>Just with a slightly high SAT, bit lower rank, different URM, and some different EC’s.</p>

<p>You definitely have a good chance- meaning don’t expect a rejection or waitlist until you see the letter.</p>

<p>I’m liking the varsity athletics, and you certainly show effort in forensics. I had some C’s as well, and from the looks of it this shouldn’t be anything terrible for your profile. You’re a well rounded candidate with a good shot!</p>