Do I have a shot??

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<p>So I just got out of my junior year of high school and was wondering if I have a shot of getting in to Harvard or any of the other ivies or top schools. I was gonna call this thread chance me but then I realized that there is no magic key or magic extracurricular to guarantee an acceptance to one of these fine schools. That being said here we go........
Personal Info: Latin Male, Suburban Public School in Illinois (Rarely ever sends kids to ivies or any top schools, most of our students only take the ACT even some teachers don't know what the SAT is), First Generation to go to College</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0
Rank: 1/569
AP courses taken this past year:
AP Biology - 5
AP Calculus 1 - 4
AP U.S. History - 5
AP English Literature - 5
AP courses I will be taking next year:
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus 2
AP Government and Politics
AP English Language
Do I have enough??</p>

<p>SAT: Writing: 800
Critical Reading: 770
Math: 780</p>

<p>SAT II: Math 2: 760
U.S. History: 780
Biology: 790</p>

<p>ACT:35</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Editor Of School Newspaper - This past year and next year
One of the 5 student editors of our school's Literary Magazine - This past year and next year
Creative Writing Club Creator - Past 3 years + Next year
Spanish Club Officer - Past 3 years named officer last year remain position next year
Secretary of Spanish National Honor Society - This past year and next year
IMEA ( Illinois Music Education Conference ) - This past year and HOPEFULLY next year if lucky
ReVerve Choir - A extracurricular choir that sings popular songs acapella - Past 3 years + next year
Spotlight Choir - A extracurricular choir that sings jazz songs acapella - Past 3 years + next year
Tri-M Music Honor Society - Past year + Next year</p>

<p>I Have Awards from my school that people receive at assemblies but I'm not nationally ranked or anything like that but here they are
Most Dedicated Music Student - Sophomore Year
Most Dedicated Literary Student - Freshmen Year
Best Leadership Skills - This Past Year</p>

<p>300+ hours of Community Service at Big Brothers and Sisters an organization that high school students go and read to unprivileged kids. - Have participated in since beginning of Freshmen Year</p>

<p>And that's about it!</p>

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<p>Of course you have a shot, you’ve done really well in HS. I’m acquainted with your school district and hope you are able to get some decent recs from teachers and counselors.</p>

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<p>Hispanic Val’s with high Sat’s almost always get into some ivies. But if you want to improve your chances, do something with your ec’s, they are all pretty standard.</p>

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<p>Do you have any idea what I can do with them?? I feel they are the weakest part of my application.</p>

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<p>Your academics and everything seems in order however it looks a bit commonplace like as if everyone has these stats</p>

<p>If your recommendations are good and you manage to distinguish yourself as a person in your essays well then you have a very good shot :0</p>

<p>Well thats just my idea
GL!</p>

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<p>Your chances are very good if you cast a wide net.</p>

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<p>All of your ec’s revolve around music and writing. You just need some leadership positions in them.</p>