<p>I know there are many topics like this, but I really just wanted to see if I could get direct advice. I applied to three Ivy Leagues last year and was denied from all three (Columbia, UPenn, and Princeton, who I even got to have an interview with).</p>
<p>I was going to reapply to Columbia no matter what (it's worth the money to be denied again, just to know I tried) and was considering UPenn (although two people I know that are from there have tried to warn me against Philadelphia). I didn't really have much of a change applying for my freshman year, and I want to know if I really even do now. I know this is a hard question, but you all are obviously very knowledgeable on this sort of thing.</p>
<p>SATs:
Reading: 730
Math: 670
Writing: 750</p>
<p>ACTs:
Overall 32 (9 on writing)</p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests (these killed me):
US History: 690
Literature: 650</p>
<p>AP:
Physics: 4
U.S. History: 5</p>
<p>GPA
HS: 98 point something or other.
First Semester (St. Lawrence University): 4.0</p>
<p>I came from a small town ( 20k population with the town and city combined), and those scores just didn't measure up for an Ivy League. I'm wondering if my 4.0 will help, or if it's still probably gonna be a waste of time? Again, I know this might be a bit of a redundant topic, but I just would rather know now, or if it's unpredictable, well, so be it.</p>