finally doing it: HYPS and more

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I will be applying to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Rice, UChicago, Berkeley, UCLA, Purdue, UT plan II program (safety), and LSU (safety). Please chance :)
GPA: 4.0 unweighted
weighted: 6.775 (6.0 weighted scale)
Will be sending ACT score: 35 composite, 34 math, english, and reading, and 36 on science
SAT score: has not come out. (will only send if it matches my ACT score
PSAT: 206 :(
AP scores:
5: English III, Us History, Psychology, Human Geography
3: Spanish IV </p>

<p>Currently AP classes:
Calculus BC, Physics II, Chemistry II, English IV, Government, and Economics</p>

<p>Extra Curricular:
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout, Patrol leader, Troop Guide, Troop Bugler (My eagle scout project- built shelfs in our school's band hall. Organized 50+ volunteers with a collective 300 hours of service)
Student Council: Senior Class Vice president
Debate Club: Vice President, Regional semifinalist in Public Forum, UIL district finalist, state qualifier, alternate to national tournament, finalist in multiple local tournaments, 550 NFL points
Mock Trial: Founder and president
Spanish Club: Former Vice President and current member
Politics Club: Vice President and Republican Party leader
Football: 3 years of JV football
Band: 2 years trumpet, outstanding soloist in local competition
Science Olympiad – 2nd place in Regionals, Gravity Vehicle, 4th place in Regionals, Write-It-Do-It 2013; 5th place in Districts, Astronomy 2012
National Honor Society: Member
Spanish National Honor Society: member, administer national spanish exam- i was a bronze medalist
Houston Junior Golf Association: Private lessons, golf tournaments
HOBY: chosen as our school representative for the leadership conference
Key Club – member; meetings, community service, fundraising, social events; 2011-present </p>

<p>Employment:
Kumon – math and reading tutor, grade papers; June 2012-present (8 hrs per week)
Sterling Dry Clean – cashier; sort, inspect, bag clothes; April 2012-present (4 hours per week)</p>

<p>Community Service: about 350 hours</p>

<p>I'm sure I missed something but please chance :)</p>

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<p>all reaches there arent any hooks on your app although your gpa and acts are good but remember that most other peoples will be as well. the eagle scout in my opinion is the best e.c. you have. there will be students applying that have already done college level e.c.s such as research and internships. not saying you dont have a chance but apply to a few safeties just incase things dont work out</p>

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<p>This may sound like a stupid question, but how much of a reach? HYPS posts always get the response: “reach”. So is it really out there, or just a reach because Harvard is always a reach?</p>

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<p>I forgot to say: I am applying to Harvard under restrictive early action.</p>

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<p>Harvard SCEA is about as much of a reach for you as it is for most qualified applicants. In other words, you’re as qualified as you could be, but obviously there’s only a tiny percentage of people (5-6%) who get admitted each year, so it’s categorized as a “reach.” Same goes for Yale, Princeton, and Stanford. UChicago looks for very unique students, so think about what makes your application stand out. Berkeley and UCLA are low reaches, Rice is a high match, and Purdue is a low match / safety. </p>

<p>Good luck! :)</p>