How does USABO improve my chances

Hi!
I’m a rising junior and I made USABO semifinalist this year. I have strong academic background and am applying for biology related majors. I have other biology related extracurriculars and rewards. I have also taken several college level biology courses.

Im just wondering how much will USABO semifinalist help with my college app?
(Trying to apply to ivies ad other tops)

It is a very strong EC. It will help. Alas, there is no “golden ticket”*, so you still have to wow those tippy tops in all the other areas too.

  • except, perhaps, a $20 million donation