I am such a hypocrite...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>But I just out of curiosity...anyone care to evaluate my chances?</p>

<p>SAT's: 2000
ACT's: 30
SAT 2's: Literature - 750 US History - 600 German: 720
GPA: 3.6 UW
URM
Transfering at 18 as a Junior in college.</p>

<p>I am 17 years originally from San Francisco, California but have had the opportunity to live and travel to many places such as India (where I attended a rigorous boarding school for a year) and Thailand, where I was home schooled for a year while immersing myself in the local culture and becoming familiarized with the traditions and customs. I am a competitive figure skater and I obtained a coaching license in 2006. I am currently teaching five Learn-To-Skate classes a week. Once a week I enjoy being a judge at Teen Court and twice a week I am able to help my parents five hours a day in the family business. I am a founding member of the Student Government Association of the Santa Fe Community College. I am in charge of organizing and advertising events and helping the school run more efficiently. </p>

<p>I am half Ethiopian, half Asian (Thai, Burmese, and Punjabi). I am a first generation American and a first generation on my Mother's side to attend college.</p>

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<p>... its a crapshoot. nothing stellar. id say middle of the pack. best of luck.</p>

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<p>My opinion: check the "African-American" box in the application.</p>

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<p>oh, cool. i'm kind of from santa fe. i've actually lived in los alamos my whole life, but since there is nothing in los alamos except a school and a lab and a couple stores, i'm in santa fe a lot.</p>

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<p>oh yeah? are you in HS?</p>

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<p>A transfer? I would suggest just applying as a first year, though you may not want to. Transfers are much harder than freshmans.</p>

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<p>i have too many college credits</p>

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<p>Being black will get you into Harvard with typically lower scores? Why do you think that?</p>

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<p>Affirmative action and under represented minority recruitment</p>

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<p>But you are a minority, you mean the lack of African American representation at Harvard?</p>

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<p>You did a lot of traveling... you went to school in India? That's really impressive... maybe it will play off on the application. You know, as a "well rounded" or worldly sort of plus! Still, by itself it's really cool anyhow... how many languages can you speak? Are you planning to do IR?
On the side, I really think the A.American thing may help in your favor...
Best of Luck!!</p>

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<p>reject .</p>

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<p>it is gonna be tough but definately apply and have a hell of a good essay. just dont get ur hopes up... it is hard for everybody to get in. Good luck!</p>