Harvard hopeful. . . advice???

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<p>Hello, I've seen that you were accepted to Harvard! I don't know anyone who has, so I was wondering if you'd be willing to give me some advice..?? </p>

<p>I am a "rising sophomore" in a small town in Iowa. (Pop. 12,000. Class size approx. 200) Needless to say, no one in</p>

<p>Here are some of my accomplishments/activities:</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>-Taken/am taking AP US Gov. and AP Comparative Politics through Northwestern's Center for Talent Development.</p>

<p>-4.0</p>

<p>-Took 1 college class freshman year - American National Gov.</p>

<p>-By graduation, should take 5 AP's and a bunch of college classes bcuz my school pays for them. (Can only take on AP/year online at my school.)</p>

<p>-Took SAT and scored a 1770 this month. (640- Math, 600 - Reading, and 530-Writing.)</p>

<p>-In 8th grade, scored a 25 on ACT.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>-Speech (Received division one rating at state for spontaneous speaking.)</p>

<p>-Konnections volunter group Treasurer freshman year.. VP Next year, hopefully. (Volunteer weekly at Chamber and periodically at local events)</p>

<p>-Future Problem Solvers. Competed at State Bowl. Taught myself the program because my school doesn't have it.</p>

<p>-Was interview for the "state of iowa youth advisory council" this month and will find out in the next week whether I made it. (Only 20 picked. Gives a voice to Iowa's youth.)</p>

<p>-Sophomore class VP.</p>

<p>-Am trying to get community churches to work together to start an after school program for Keokuk's elementary schoolers since the district's program was eliminated due to budget cuts.</p>

<p>Summer Activities:</p>

<p>-Blank Scholars Institute for Math Problem Solving after 8th grade. Awarded me a $2,000 scholarship to Iowa.
-National Scholars Institute this summer for the advanced leadership seminar.
-Hope to go to Princeton or Georgetown next summer for a program - either Junior Statesmen or CTY's "Global Issues for the 21st Century."</p>

<p>Financial situation:
-Both of my parents are remarried. I don't know how this works out on FASFA? I'm not very close to my dad. I see him every few months... so could he be excluded for financial purposes? My mom makes like $35,000. He's a dean of students, but I have no idea what he makes. . . </p>

<p>I'm just making sure I'm not missing something. . . ?? (That would make me less appealing to admissions officers.) </p>

<p>I feel that most of what I do, I do enjoy and it is "me." </p>

<p>Well, thanks for your time.</p>

<p>God bless!</p>

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<p>you shouldn’t be posting your name on the internet and go worry about the rest of HS before worrying about Harvard
HS isn’t worth it if you’re only worrying about college</p>

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<p>okay…wow rainbowrose! Here is this potential harvard bound student trying to get a few sentences of advice about what she should be trying to fix or add to her application so she can go to the school he/she has dreamt of since forever!!! GOD!! a little sensitivity would kill ya, buddy!</p>

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<p>First, don’t post personal info on the internet please. Second, just chill about it – you aren’t missing anything. Just communicate yourself well in your application and what happens will happen.</p>

<p>Also, rainbow whatever, given that he posted this on the Princeton wall as well I doubt he’s that focused.</p>

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<p>lol your SAT sucks for Harvard.</p>

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<p>Just because you guys think your stats are better doesn’t mean that you have to act like a ******bag… Iowan, what you REALLY need to do is raise your SAT score Significantly up to at least a 2100, then you need to make sure that you talk about how it’s been hard on you to have your parents separate and how you’re from an underrepresented state but you have potential,etc… when it comes to your college essay. And remember that Ivy leagues don’t automatically make you successful in life, so if you don’t get into Harvard there are plenty of other good schools to apply to.</p>

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<p>In my opinion, your SAT score needs to improve, it should be around 2200+ to be a competitive score. Your EC’s show that you are leaning toward government/politics which you should continue to focus on throughout your high school career.</p>

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<p>If you are coming out of your freshman year, then you are well on your way to having a rewarding high school career. I understand that one may like to plan out their academic activities with an eye for a particular school, but I would urge you not to give in to this particular mentality. Rather, strive for excellence in all of your activities, and the rewards that you surely deserve will follow - regardless of whether this is in the form of a Harvard acceptance or not.</p>

<p>And for whatever it’s worth, a 1960 is excellent for a high school freshman. With some preparation and with the natural progression of your knowledge, your score should greatly improve by junior year.</p>

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<p>your stats are actually impressive for a freshman. you may want to take the SAT again, but considering you just came out of 9th grade, it isn’t bad. try to get more extracurriculars that are focused on your the career you wish to pursue.</p>