do i have ANY chance at harvard pre-med or should i not even bother...

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<p>I really want to do pre-med at Harvard, but......
i have NO idea if i'll even get in, so should i even bother applying??
Here are my stats:</p>

<p>9th Grade:
English: A
Am Gov/Euro Hist: A
Pre-Calc: A
Spanish 2: A
Art Major: A
Computer: A
Physical Science: A
Phys Ed: A
Health: A
GPA = 4.0 (UW), 6.0 (W)
class rank = 1/300</p>

<p>10th Grade:
English (Gifted): A
World Cultures (Gifted): A
Calc AB AP: B----------------> AP Score: 4 :(
Spanish 3 H: A
Chem H: A
Bio H: A
Phys. Ed: A
Health: A
GPA = 4.0 (UW), 6.0 (W) ---my B didnt count since i took six majors :)
class rank = 2/1066</p>

<p>11th Grade:
English AP (Lang and Comp): A
US Hist AP: A
Calc BC AP: A
Spanish 4: A
Chem AP: B
Health: A
Computer Science AP : A
Phys. Ed: A
GPA = 4.0 (UW), i dont know how to determine weighted w/ aps in our school since A in Ap courses = 6.5 in our school...my gpa would include 4 AP A's and 1 honors A.
class rank = 4/1066</p>

<p>12th Grade (planning to take):
English AP (Lit and Comp)
US Gov AP
Stat AP
Spanish 5 AP
Psych AP
Physics H
Phys. Ed</p>

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<p>anyways....extracurriculars
9th grade:
Reading Olympics team Captain
Science Fair- Project Title: Phenotypic and Genotypic Correlation in Arabidopsis thaliana :1st place at the local fair (Montgomery County Science Research Competition) and Honorable Mention at the regional fair (Delaware Valley Science Fair); mcsta award
Special Olympics Buddy
Vice President of our school’s chapter of the National Junior Honors Society
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<p>10th Grade:
Freshman and Sophomore Mentor
Independent Study Project- investigated population genetics using corn plants, studied the laws of and exceptions to the Hardy-Weinberg Theorem
Indian Cultural Association
Key Club member
Mathletics- participated in Pennsylvania Math League contests and Atlantic Pacific Math League contests, participated in the American Mathematics Competition
Reading Olympics Club
Student Government House of Representatives- represented a classroom in the “House of Representatives” body of our student government
Special Olympics Buddy
JV Tennis Team
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<p>11th Grade:
Indian Cultural Association- presented Bharatanatyam as a part of the club’s annual show
Key Club - Cabinet member, on Outreach Committee – work to establish community service clubs at the school district’s three middle schools
Mathletics- participated in Pennsylvania Math League contests and Atlantic Pacific Math League contests, participated in the American Mathematics Competition (commended for that, proceeded to the next level)
National Association of Student Councils Committee of Community Service member- help establish community service locations for delegates to the 2006 NASC Conference at our school can attend
Reading Olympics Club Website Director
Science Fair- “A Study of Plant Cancer: Infecting Helioanthus annuus with Agrobacterium tumefaciens” - won scholarship to USP and drexel university of sciences, 1st place at both county and regional levels, best of show award from rohm and haas
Student Government Senate - one of the ten representatives of the grade in the “Senate” body of our student government
Sophomore Mentor- work with a classroom of sophomores to help guide them through their first year in the high school building</p>

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Things ill do during summer/12th grade:
job at learning center as a math tutor
jhu online course -AP Bio
shadow doctor in tx for a few weeks
touring (dance)
start red cross club at my high school
volunteer at dentist office</p>

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My long term ecs:
2003-2006:
Tennis lessons
2004-2006:
Volunteering at local hospital- work at ER, Same Day Surgery, Cardiology, Family Birth Center, Front Desk, and Gift Shop, (the front desk and gift shop are usually restricted to senior volunteers, but I am the only teen volunteer allowed to do this)
1995-2006:
Indian Classical (Carnatic) Vocal lessons -won 1st place at the TANA competition and have been winning categorical metals since age seven in local competitions
1993-2006:
Indian Classical (Bharatanatyam) Dance lessons - have been performing over tri-state area for over six years; am part of professional production troupe –highlights of which include performances in the Kimmel Center, Painted Bride Theater, Philadelphia Art Museum, and Pearl S. Buck Foundation. Also, we performed in NYC and Pittsburg. Our troupe took part in a fundraiser in Kimmel with M. Night Shyamalan and Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega, and we fundraised for the Bharatiya temple. Also did a myriad number of small performances, for example, at schools (for spring festivals and workshops) and Indian cultural associations; our troupe is planning on going on tour around North America and England in summer 2006; helped teach the younger students in my dance school
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<p>sat score ...its low, so get ready to see it: 2170. first time taking it. plan to retake for 2300 in june.
planning to take satIIs in math, chem, bio
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ahhh my concern is that my sat score, Bs and 4 on the calcab exam will count against me. so i dunno. Can someone please advise me? Thanks so much :D</p>

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<p>You've got to be kidding me.</p>

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<p>so i should take that as a "no chance" then???</p>

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<p>I didn't read your stats at all. First, Harvard does not have any pre-professional programs. There is no pre-med major. I think doing some research on the school is advisable before wanting to apply, don't you think so?</p>

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<p>I think u have a very good chance :)</p>

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<p>You should apply; I think you have a shot at Harvard. Don't not apply because you don't think you can and end up regretting it. You never know what they are looking for.</p>

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<p>If we tell you not to bother, and you actually listen to us.. then maybe you will be right not to bother. Shouldnt you be staying 'optimistic' anyway</p>

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<p>Um fyi my friend, xjayz, did i say anything about pre-professional programs/pre-med majors?
All I am concerned about are my chances of getting into Harvard so I can become a pre-med student and take courses at the med school
and about
"Don't not apply because you don't think you can and end up regretting it. You never know what they are looking for."
and
"Shouldnt you be staying 'optimistic' anyway"
...it's just that all my friends who got into harvard were perfect students - with near perfect SAT scores and perfect GPAs and no B's...
that's what truly worries me. I know that many got into harvard without perfect academic records, but their extracurriculars must have been stellar, right?
But thanks for your input guys! I really appreciate it! :)</p>

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<p>Harvard have also rejected a lot of people with perfect stats. The truth of the matter is Harvard doesn't want an entire school full of 2400s and 4.0s. They are looking to build a class that is dynamic and interesting, with people from all over the world and from all different walks of life, with both the perfect stats and the not-so-perfect stats. They want to see what you can offer to this puzzle.</p>

<p>Yes, stats are important and yes they look great on any application, but don't sell yourself short either. Present who you are and you just might fit.</p>

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<p>"Um fyi my friend, xjayz, did i say anything about pre-professional programs/pre-med majors?"</p>

<p>"I really want to do pre-med at Harvard, but......"
So yes, you insinuated that you were interested in a premed concentration. No majors, remember this is Harvard we're talking about.</p>