Here goes... What are my chances at Yale?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I know, I know, I shouldn't get my hopes up about an Ivy League. But I've applied Early Action, so let's talk about whether or not you think I'll get in. It's really difficult to get an honest opinion at this time from anyone.</p>

<p>Here's a bit about me:</p>

<p>I go to a highly ranked public high school in a small town in upstate New York. I'm #25 out of 166 students in my graduating class, and I'm one of about 15 students in my class who are in the full IB diploma program. Unfortunately, my school barely weights advanced classes at all (APs get 1.04, IB SLs get 1.06, and IB HLs get 1.08), so plenty of my fellow IB students have worse ranks than me, as students who take all regents classes and do well are ranked above us.
Given that, my unweighted GPA is 91.4800 and my Weighted GPA is 93.9233.
My intended major is chemistry with a pre-med focus.</p>

<p>ACT Composite- 35
English- 35
Math-34
Science-36
Reading-36
Writing-8
( taken once)</p>

<p>I'm the only student in my year taking higher level biology as well as higher level chemistry</p>

<p>AP and IB scores:
Chemistry-5
English Lang- 5
US History- 5
IB Math Studies- 7</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
I've had lead roles in 4 school musicals, I take dance classes regularly ( I was named "Student of the Year" in 10th grade), and I've been in a modern dance company for 3 years. I've been president of the Gay Straight Alliance at my school (I'm gay) for two years and I was VP before that, and recently my school's GSA won a local award.</p>

<p>My essay is about the stage as the place I feel most at home, and I've been told by professionals that it's very good. For one of my supplements I wrote about how my brother's chronic illness influenced my interest in science and medicine. My letters of recommendation should be stellar (I hope!).</p>

<p>Connections:
My uncle was the national squash champion during his senior year at Yale, and my mother completed her post-doctoral work at Yale and worked in the medical school for a few years after. My childhood best friend's father (like a second father to me) wrote me a letter of recommendation, and he is a very high powered alumna (I believe he was named alumna of the year a few years ago).</p>

<p>I know my application has some flaws, but please tell me your honest opinion! What are my chances of getting into Yale? Thank you so much in advance!</p>

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<p>Oops I forgot! I had an interview at Yale, and it went very well! </p>

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<p>You have a really good shot.</p>

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<p>Good chance. great ACT. Maybe more AP classes needed?
Chance Back?
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1701134-chance-for-uw-madison-new-test-score-will-chance-back.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1701134-chance-for-uw-madison-new-test-score-will-chance-back.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I’m full IB, which means that all of my classes are IB classes, but since they’re almost all 2 year courses I haven’t taken most of the exams yet. I suppose you’re not familiar with the IB, but my course-load would be considered to be the hardest I could have chosen (or anyone in most schools could have chosen) because of the IB thing. Just to kinda explain my lack of APs. </p>

<p>Thanks so much, darlings! I hope you’re right.</p>

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<p>Any other thoughts or opinions? </p>

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<p>Your ACT and GPA make you competitive. That being said, they pick 8 of 100 kids who are just like you. Apply to some other highly selective schools and I’m sure atleast one will accept you</p>

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<p>Dude, start picking out your dorm room now!</p>

<p>Look, yada yada, what everybody says about how its a crapshoot for everybody…all true…but I truly believe you’re just the sort of student they are looking for…</p>

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<p>Haha, I really hope you’re right. But won’t my class rank be a deal breaker?</p>

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<p>Any more thoughts?</p>

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<p>I feel like you have a really strong chance, especially because of your connections and because of your unique extracurriculars and perspective! :)</p>

<p>Please chance me back?
<a href=“CHANCE ME: Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, etc. (I will chance you back) - Chance Me / Match Me! - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1708065-chance-me-harvard-carnegie-mellon-etc-i-will-chance-you-back-p1.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You’re pretty much the ideal candidate, outstanding stats, EC’s, and a strong personal connection. I think you’ll get in. Chance back at <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1707789-already-applied-but-what-do-you-think-my-chances-are.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1707789-already-applied-but-what-do-you-think-my-chances-are.html#latest&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;