Harvard

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Yeah, yeah, I know, everyone wants to go to Harvard. And so do I. A LOT. Now, I know I'm not extraordinary. I never cured any diseases, discovered any new laws of physics, or travelled to any foreign countries saving orphans. But I did visit Harvard Yard once and decided that it would be a blessing upon blessings if I could spend 4 years there.</p>

<p>So, how's it looking for me?</p>

<p>I'm caucasian and female.
My father attended Harvard Business School, but I don't think that will help me out in regular admissions.</p>

<p>STATS:
GPA: 4.01 (out of possible 4.25)
SATS - 2290 - 800V 800W 690M
SAT IIs - 700 US History, 750 Bio, 700 French
Class Rank - (not released, but I'm near the top, not valedictorian/salutatorian, but high-ish)
Courseload - Very difficult
APs - English Composition 5, Biology 5, Studio Art 5, US History 5, Euro History 5, French Language 4 (BOO, my only 4)</p>

<p>ECs:
Cross Country
Water Polo (Captain)
Swim Team
French Club (President)
French Honor Society
Various writing awards and essay contests won
3 years as a camp counselor</p>

<p>My greatest strength is my writing ability, and probably my ability to impress in an interview. I think my essays will be excellent (nay, I know they will, because I will write and rewrite them until they're worthy of publication and inclusion in a high school's core lit program). I also think my teacher recommendations will be very strong.</p>

<p>So help a girl out.</p>

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<p>which essay contests?</p>

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<p>besides those writing contests--if they are prestigious enough--you stand a very limited chance. Nothing reaks of exception. Those writing awards, however, may be your savior.</p>

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<p>Academic Index score is about 215 and no ECs or hooks that make you stand out. I give you about a 30% to 35% chance of acceptance. You would have a much better chance at a lower Ivy. You'd be about 45% at Penn, and about 50% at Cornell.</p>

<p>Post your rank if you can, since Ivies go by rank, not by GPA.</p>

<p>P.S. The fact that your father went to HBS does make you legacy--and will increase your chances slightly.</p>

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<p>Weighted rank or unweighted rank?</p>