Hispanic legacy with 2270 and 4.0 UW

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Chance for Ivies (esp. Brown, Yale, and Columbia), Duke, Georgetown, and Emory, please. I already posted a chance thread, but I had a change in scores and awards.</p>

<p>GPA unweighted: 4.0
weighted: 4.47</p>

<p>Class Rank: 5 out of 467</p>

<p>Hooks: Hispanic, legacy at Yale</p>

<p>SAT 1st Time 1450/2160
Math: 680
Reading: 770
Writing: 710</p>

<p>2nd Time 1480/2240
Math: 740
Reading: 740 (I have no idea what happened.)
Writing: 760</p>

<p>Super-scored: 1510/2270</p>

<p>ACT (first time-will retake...probably will bring up to a 34 or 35)
Composite: 33
English: 35
Math: 32
Science: 33
Reading: 33</p>

<p>Plan for Senior year:
Multivariable Calculus
AP Gov/Econ
AP English Lit
Spanish V
PE
French VIII</p>

<p>Extra-curricular activities:
Governor's Honors Program (Governor's School) for Math (major) and German (minor)
National Forensics League Degree of Distinction (officer in Speech and Debate)
Varsity Math Team
National Honors Society
Black belt in Taekwondo (9 years); assistant instructor
Foreign Language and Culture Club</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
Feed the Hungry 40 hours
80+ hours at a local family-owned pet store
Guatemala mission trip</p>

<p>Awards:
Degree of Distinction National Forensics League
Georgia Certificate of Merit
Faculty Choice Award 2009
French Award 2008 (usually awarded to student with highest numerical grade)
Spanish Award 2008
French Award 2009
Spanish Award 2009
1st place 2007 Fayette Classic Debate Tournament
Semi-Finalist 2007 Chattahoochee Cougar Classic Debate Tournament
Semi-Finalist 2008 Milton Forensics Tournament
3rd Place 2009 Chattahoochee Cougar Classic
Superior Rating FLAG Language Competition French 2007
Superior Rating FLAG Language Competition Spanish 2008
Superior Rating FLAG Language Competition French 2009</p>

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<p>Bump bump bump</p>

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<p>Oh, and chance for Stanford too, please. :)</p>

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<p>You have great chances everywhere. The Yale legacy makes admittance there likely.</p>

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<p>Its great that you have legacy there, you seem to be a solid candidate. </p>

<p>chance me
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<p>Should I try to bring up my SAT scores, or should I leave well enough alone? How bad does it look to take the SAT a third time? Also, should I send in both my ACT and SAT scores?</p>

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<p>Bump bump bump</p>

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<p>As long as you did well on the SAT2’s you’re in good shape for all of those schools.</p>

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<p>I haven’t taken the SAT IIs, but I anticipate a 770-800 on the French and Spanish SAT IIs. Which other ones should I take? Is it too…unvaried (?) :stuck_out_tongue: to take only these subject tests? Also, I reiterate my previous question: Should I try to bring up my SAT scores, or should I leave well enough alone? How bad does it look to take the SAT a third time? Also, should I send in both my ACT and SAT scores?</p>

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<p>Right now with only a few SAT dates left I think it’s best you work on the SAT2’s because you may want to retake them. Your scores are very high, once you get past 2250 it’s only a matter of a few questions- you don’t need perfect scores. You can try taking the ACT’s again, but if you are rejected from any of these schools it won’t be for testing scores. =]</p>

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<p>I’d say definitely take Literature and a science subject test, possibly one of the math tests (I know it’s annoying, but variety is needed in your scores to show skill in multiple areas). The hook combined with your academic achievements are almost certainly enough, and in my opinion all that remains for you to be an excellent shot at Yale is a few phenomenal recommendations and great essays. You’re probably one of the best candidates nationwide.</p>

<p>Chance back, please!
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<p>Thanks so much for your input! I still welcome more advice and viewpoints, especially regarding the SAT IIs.</p>