<p>How would a student with high scores (SAT 2400, SAT II all ~800, 6 APs all 5's) and a high GPA (4.0 uw, 4.8 w) fare in admissions, if s/he has few ECs (a couple club memberships, one minor leadership position) and few awards (other than the typical NMSF, Honor Roll, etc.)?</p>
<p>Specifically, at HYPS? What about at lower ivies like Brown/Dartmouth/Cornell? At other top universities like Northwestern/Hopkins/Etc.?</p>
<p>There isn’t as big of a difference between HYP and Darmouth and Brown as there used to be. 6/7 percent vs. 8/9 percent. Cornell land grant schools are easier but not CAS. All of these top schools want significant ECs. You’ll have better luck with schools ranked 10-20.</p>
<p>You have better chances with schools that has ED and apply ED, so Brown/Dartmouth/Cornell are better than HYPS.</p>
<p>My sister was in a similar position as you (though lower SAT) and she ended up getting dinged from Penn, Cal Tech, and a couple other schools in that range. She ended up a pretty good public univ. For the top schools, ECs matter. And not just a laundry list of ECs, but ECs where you have demonstrated impact.</p>
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