Hm do I really stand a chance at Yale?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
1

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Just trying to get a feel for the admissions process at Yale. I am considering applying SCEA to Yale....so how are my chances? Any advice is appreciated!</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (UW) and 4.1 (W)
Rank: 1/327
ACT: 35
SAT: 2340-----800 CR, 780 W, 760 M (Only took test one time)
SAT 2: Taking in Oct.. will probably get 750+ on them all though
Race: White (Serbian)
State of Residency: NE
Recs and Essays: Both amazing
Desired Major/Minor- Bio/Econ</p>

<p>Main School ECs:
FBLA (9-12) Historian and Treasurer
SADD(9-12) Class Rep for 3 years
Science Club (11-12) President and Founder
AcDec (10-12) Captain for 2 years
Olympus Club (9-12) Actice Member
NHS (11-12) Possible office position next year</p>

<p>Community Service:
Red Cross--350 hours
Sunday School Teacher for 2nd and 3rd Graders---250 hours
American Cancer Society-----100 hours
Founded Organization that Raises money for Serbian Orphans-----200 hours
Volunteered at Local Congressman's Office----150 hours</p>

<p>Sports-
Did Cross Country for 2 years but was only an average runner...no awards or anything</p>

<p>Awards:
1st Place in Cell Bio and 3rd in Health Science at State Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Dynamic Planet at NE regional Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Disease Detectives at NE Regional Science Olympiad
1st in State Econ Challenge...flew to Houston for free and got 5th Place in Midwest
1st in State Microeconomics at Econ Challenge
2nd in State Finance Challenge 2008
3rd in State Finance Challenge 2007
3rd in Regional Economics Challenge
4th in state at Cyber Security Competition
Friend of Alexander Hamilton Merit Award Winner
President's Gold Volunteer Award
Represented my HS at NE State Leadership Seminar
Local Radio Station and News Station's volunteer of the year award
At least commended for National Merit
Won Like 20 regional AcDec Awards (was a top scorer at all of the competitions we were at)
Nominated for NCTE competition...but I dont think I won or anything
Won a couple of Quiz Bowls
Won like 3rd and 4th in state at various "Knowledge Master" competitions</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>Working as a paid research intern with a doctor at my local med center---may submit research to Siemens but who knows </p>

<p>Worked a paper route for 7 years</p>

2

<p>It doesn’t matter. Who is without a flaw? I think that you should remain determined and that you should never be afraid of failure. Never for a moment stop believing in yourself. Never forget your roots. Your blessing is no more than being safe and sound for the whole lifetime. He who throws dirt is losing ground.</p>

3

<p>You have a good chance. Just make sure the essays are amazing.</p>

<p>Are you applying EA?</p>

4

<p>“You have a good chance.” I’d qualify that: you seem to have a good a chance as most others. “good” is relative.</p>

<p>Congrats on your achievements. Best of luck to you.</p>

5

<p>Any more comments on my app. Id really appreciate any additional feeback/ways to improve my stuff = D!!</p>

6

<p>As you’ve obviously passed the numbers game, as in your GPA and SAT are outstanding, it all comes down to the EC’s and Essays. Your awards and community service hours stand out to me as being very impressive, right up there with the top Yale applicants. If you can write an equally outstanding essay, I’d have no trouble putting my money on your acceptance.</p>

<p>Good luck and congratulations on your achievements.</p>

7

<p>As T26E4, a lot of people have good chances! You do as well. Good Luck!</p>

8

<p>Hmm, so then how would you define “good chance” then mythbuster and t26E4.</p>

<p>Thanks,
Robbie</p>

9

<p>No one here can tell you how good your chance is. Your stats are amazing but you must already know that. People are being conservative in their assessment because Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Stanford are so hard to get into these days.</p>