<p>I would be extremely grateful to anyone who takes the time to read this through! :)</p>
<p>I'm trying really hard to cut down colleges from my list. I only want to apply to Harvard if my chances are realistic enough. If you don't think I have a realistic chance, be honest!!</p>
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<p>That’s your way in man. You’re a great applicant otherwise, but top schools love those compelling QB kids. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Hey thanks for that. You know, I was actually surprised to see that Harvard doesn’t partner with Questbridge… but I guess the “finalist” status will help regardless.</p>
<p>Have you thought about early action at Yale w/ QB?</p>
<p>Well I’m actually in a dilemma regarding early applications. I could either participate in Questbridge CollegeMatch, or go EA/SCEA/ED at one of the same schools, like Yale or Stanford.</p>
<p>I’m still trying to figure out which would best increase my chances. I would be ecstatic to attend any of those Universities, and I would probably get something of a full-ride anyway, because of my income bracket. At this point, though, I might stick with QB Match because of convenience (If I am not matched, most of the schools would automatically consider me for RD without any big actions on my part. It’s like an automatic deferral to 8 schools which would allow me to keep up with homework). Also, people say that ED/EA only helps if you’re an athlete, legacy, or URM. It’s still in the air, though.</p>
<p>Doesn’t Yale have Questbridge Early Action? They did last year at least.</p>
<p>Hmm, I believe you’re just thinking of the CollegeMatch process. It is similar to Yale EA although different in many respects… so there is no QB Yale Early Action. It’s rather a matter of terms and specifics… you could always PM me for questions and details, although already headed to Harvard, I doubt it would interest you anymore. :)</p>
<p>see the only thing with questbridge is that its mainly for low-income students, i mean someone who has a higher income and the exact same gpa, sat scores and ecs would most likely have an exact same chance you</p>
<p>but personally i believe that the thing that low-income students get better chances at Ivy’s isnt that true. No one chooses thier parent’s income i mean my parents are both doctors does that mean i have a less a chance at harvard</p>
<p>^Actually, like it or not, your parents’ income level does have some influence on your family. Adcoms will evaluate a kid from an impoverished family differently than a kid from an affluent family. Admissions committees understand that life is harder and opportunities fewer for a low-income student, and so they will be more impressed with certain achievements in that student.</p>
<p>EDIT: Eh, that’s barely English, but get what I’m trying to say?</p>
<p>so its been my dream to go to harvard so do you think the idea both my parents are doctors would hurt my chances im also from pakistan</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that your chances will not be hurt because your parents are doctors. Instead, I would say that because you come from successful parents, you have had many opportunities to do great things.</p>
<p>The socioeconomic card says different. Doctors = much money, much opportunities etc.</p>
<p>Poor people, little opportunities etc. Therefore rich guys have it harder getting in.</p>
<p>Alright so should I apply to Harvard?</p>
<p>I’m really trying to cut down my list, it’s too long. And I’m going to be extremely busy this coming semester…</p>
<p>sure i have had a lot of oppurtunities in my lifetime but isnt it what you do with them what counts</p>
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<p>Have you considered not applying to some schools that you don’t want to go to?</p>
<p>So far on your list is Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Dartmouth, Columbia, Brown, Wharton, Duke, Yale, and those are just the ones you posted chance me threads for. And I would imagine you will be busy next semester moving to Paris on the $20,000 annual income that your Mother earns.</p>
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Alright, I don’t see any point to your post, other than to demonstrate some impressive stalking skills. 
Yes, I will be busy, and yes, I am considering every school when cutting down my list. Right now, I’m thinking of just cutting Duke, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Brown, and that way only stay within the Questbridge process for the reaches.</p>
<p>Who agrees that I should cut Harvard from my list?</p>
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<p>Your profile -> Statistics -> All threads posted by flyingllama.</p>
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<p>If you have to ask this question, then you probably should cut Harvard. Do not apply to a school just for the sake of it.</p>
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<p>Yes thank you, I know that… I was kidding.</p>
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<p>Well I am asking this question for every school on my list. I am not applying to any schools for the “sake of it”. I would so love to spend 4 years learning at Harvard, but some schools have to get cut. If you guys think it’s impossible Harvard will accept me, then I’ll cut it, along with a few others, and focus on more likely schools.</p>
<p>Basically at this point, I couldn’t just cut a school because I don’t like it, or I wouldn’t fit, or I couldn’t afford it. I need to find another way.</p>
<p>So you are trying to eliminate schools based on the criteria that they will not accept you.</p>
<p>Based on the statistics that you have posted about yourself you have a good chance at being accepted to ANY of the schools you have indicated an interest in, including Harvard.</p>
<p>You need to find another way to trim down your list.</p>
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<p>Is it the best school for your prospective major(s)? Is Professor A at A school better than Professor B at B school? I have to say, if you’re happy with every school on your list and you would happily attend any single one of them, then don’t cut your list.</p>