Harker School Chances

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I already posted this, but I got no replies so here goes again.

Hello everyone.
Can I get into Harker? I’m a current female 9th grader at a good high school in the Bay Area.

SSAT Scores:
Math: 99%
Reading: 84%
Verbal: 98%
Overall: 98%

Extracurriculars:
DECA (going to State)
Violin- 4 years, concertmistress and associate concertmistress
Language- Telugu, Hindi, and English; university degree for Telugu
Vocal- 9 years, Indian classical, advanced
5 awards, 1st place
Japanese abacus mental math grandmaster

Volunteering:
I volunteered for my music school for about a year at music school for 2 hours a week. I also volunteered at VA Hospital over the summer.

Grades:
4.0 GPA

Courses:
Biology
Global Studies
Honors English
Spanish II
Honors Precalculus
Orchestra

For Orchestra I’ve taken part in youth orchestras such as YOSAC and LPYOS.

Do I have a chance?
Thank you.

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Shantacorn,

Based on my statistical analysis of the admissions process of Harker (I work closely with admissions officers), I think that you have around a 22% chance of being admitted. To have a more fair chance, you probably should exhibit your expertise by taking the SAT and joining extra-curriculars more impressive than DECA.

Good luck!

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Wow, that’s a precise calculation.

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There are some very good discussion about Harker vs local high school in Palo Alto on Quora.

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I think you have a pretty good shot of gettin in. I’m from the Bay Area and I attended a local private school for 8 years. Barker is hard to get into but I think you’re probably fine. Good luck!