<p>What would be the chances if a certified Native American (caucasian but she has native blood and is certified) applied early action to Harvard? She has a 3.5UW GPA but a 4+ weighted. She took 6 AP's: AP English, AP Lit, AP Gov, AP Stats, AP Spanish, and AP Art. She has around a 2300 GPA. She would major in psychology with pre-med requisites. She is a writer and artist who has won art and writing awards. She is an anti-bullying activist with a successful online Q&A community for teens in need of social advice.
She runs track and she has worked, since freshman year, at a grocery store cashiering. She has around 700+ community service hours-- she volunteers at a soup kitchen and a nursing home. She is the founder and editor of her school newspaper and the editor of her school lit magazine.
Obviously her grades are not stellar, but she has a lot to offer that other students do not.</p>
<p>Maybe. Have her apply. Her native american status might get her in.</p>
<p>Thanks! BUMP</p>
<p>bump??? :(</p>
<p>tyrtle’s “maybe” is the right answer. The only way to know for sure is to apply.</p>
<p>I think she has a good chance of getting into Harvard. Her SAT score is there, her volunteer, work, and extra-curricular definitely giver her a boost, and being Native American is quite a nice addition. I wouldn’t worry about her GPA too much because although Harvard rejects people with 2400’s and 4.0’s, they take a very holistic approach in their admissions. The only thing keeping me from saying she has a REALLY high chance is the amount of AP’s she has taken, and her highest math course. If she has taken Calculus then the only concern are the amount of AP’s, if not well then you have two things to worry about. The way I see it all is this:</p>
<p>Pros:
SAT
Native American
Community Service/Volunteer/Extra-Curriculars</p>
<p>Neutral: GPA- not everything to Harvard as long as it’s not below a 3.5</p>
<p>Cons:
Amount of AP’s taken (they usually like to see 8+, or the max amount of Honors/AP’s allowed to be taken in school)
Maybe not taking Calculus? (They like to see their students have completed Calculus already)</p>
<p>Things that will help:
If you have an awesome essay
If her course load is all honors and AP’s
Recommendation letters are awesome
If you’re able to get an interview
If you don’t live in the Northeast area
SAT subject scores are 760+
No need of FA</p>
<p>Definitely apply EA that will help a lot. Harvard has accepted students before with a 2.6 and 1700’s but due to certain factors (like ethnicity). All in all, I believe she has a good chance of being accepted!</p>
<p>Ok maybe I can take Honors Calc this year. I’ll talk to my guidance councilor. If I take honors this year I might be able to take AP Calc AB next year. Guess we’ll have to see. Thanks!</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say that most people take 8+ AP courses. I would say that most students challenge themselves to the best of their ability. It depends on what the school offers. A school I went to had a quirky policy where many APs were offered, but there were strict limitations on how many you could take. Most students didnt even start taking APs until senior year. It really depends.</p>
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<p>That + millions in donations by their parents.</p>
<p>@KeDIX1414 Thanks! I am not a math or science person. I was going to take Honors Psych next year instead of AP Bio, and AP Stats instead of AP Calc. I hope that’s okay.</p>
<p>@KeDIX1414
I only said 8 AP’s because in my school AP’s are offered from Freshman year and beyond. Schools will look at the rigor of your course-load compared to what is offered in your school. I know for some schools only 1 AP is offered, but they have several honors; if a person were to take mostly honors with that 1 AP they’d most likely be considered just as equal as someone who took 8 AP’s in a school where 12 AP’s are offered. You are right though, not all take 8+ AP’s, but they do have a rigorous course-load.</p>
<p>@artgirl33
Don’t worry math isn’t for everyone! If you have Calculus on your transcript somewhere, let it be honors or AP, all is fine. And from what I’m inferring from your username, you’re more of an art gal. Have you thought of making an art portfolio for AP Portfolio art? It’ll show a creative side to yourself to Harvard. Just a thought.
I personally would recommend AP Psych, AP Stat, and honors Bio. I’ve taken AP Bio, and currently taking AP Psych and AP Stat. AP Psych and AP Stat have a lot of overlap, due to both of them being focused on experiments, and observations.
AP Bio, and AP Psych only have one main overlap-- the brain. Even with that though, AP Bio doesn’t go into nearly as much depth on the brain, compared to AP Psych.
This is all personal bias. It comes down to what you think you’ll do best in, if you believe you’ll do better with that course-load GO FOR IT! Full support from me! Best of luck!</p>
<p><em>Sorry for my grammar, I’m writing this in school right now lol</em></p>
<p>Haha thanks! AP’s are only offered junior and senior year at my school. AP Psych isn’t offered 
My GPA might be lower than I expected… still think I have a chance?</p>
<p>You have a chance and you are definitely qualified, but keep in mind that most qualified people are denied from schools like Harvard.</p>
<p>She has a chance, but like with most people, it will be a high reach. She has a good SAT score, but her GPA is relatively low for Harvard, but as someone else has mentioned, people with low scores have gotten in before. But keep in mind those with lower scores who have gotten in before either had an amazing story to tell (something very special about them), were an athlete, or legacy (donations?). In terms of EC’s, they are fairly good, but I dont know if they are Ivy league good. Again important thing is to take advantage of the EC’s within the essays. The lack of some “more rigorous” AP courses could also come up, but then again AP is supposed to be rigorous, so who knows. I will agree though that the lack of any Science or Calculus AP may make it harder. What about SAT2 scores? What about recommendations? The quality of the rec’s, if I am not mistaken, can be very important. </p>
<p>Given that she is native (or has native blood), she has a decent chance though, due to the whole affirmative action thing. Good luck, and hoping that she gets into the schools that she really wants to go to.</p>
<p>I’ll likely score well on the SAT Math II and the U.S. History SAT…</p>
<p>Should I apply to Cornell ED instead? My uncle attended Cornell, although that does not make me a legacy. I would rather go to Harvard though. I am from MA and love the campus and Boston.</p>