<p>Hi, I was just wondering if I have a decent chance...</p>
<p>I've taken 2 APs (they were the only ones my school provided for freshmen-juniors) and all honors classes with straight A's. (GPA unweighted is a 4.0)</p>
<p>SAT:2100 (CR:740,Math:700, Writing:660)
SATII:
Japanese:740
Math II:690
US History: 690
ACT:29</p>
<p>I plan to retake the SAT, SATII, and ACT one more time before sending in my applications for regular decision.
I know I have a decent shot at the UCs, but I'm not sure about the Ivys...</p>
<p>My main questions are:</p>
<p>1) I'm a dual citizen- U.S. and Japanese. Does that help at all? I know some schools like to pick people with somewhat interesting backgrounds...</p>
<p>2) For my applications they ask about majors and I picked Japanese or East Asian Studies for them... I really am interested in it, and have spent time devoted to Japanese. Because it's a less competitive field than English and Biology, does that help a little bit?</p>
<p>3) I already took a summer intensive Japanese class at UCLA over the summer and received an A. Will/Do colleges look at that?</p>
<p>4) I spent all of last summer at a private/pretty prestigious high school in Japan, does that help?</p>
<p>5) I hosted a Japanese exchange student over the summer as well...</p>
<p>Basically what I'm saying is, does my interest in Japanese and the things I've done to show that help my chances?</p>
<p>I'd really appreciate any feedback. :D</p>