I know I won't get in, but...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>...I'm applying anyways. You guys might as well chance me.</p>

<p>Demographics: Asian male, California, Low-income, first-generation Vietnamese immigrant</p>

<p>GPA: 3.95 (unweighted, grades 9-11). 4.27 (weighted, grades 10-11).
Rank between 2-6 (not sure).</p>

<p>My school is on block schedule this year so I have semester grades for senior year (3 A's, 1 B). I took the hardest classes throughout high school (but unfortunately my school is very limited in courses so that doesn't say much).</p>

<p>SAT I: 2220 (800 CR, 680 M, 740 W); one sitting
SAT subject: 770 USH, 650 Math ii (hopefully 700+ this Saturday), 660 Literature (hopefully 700+ this Sat)</p>

<p>EC's: -piano
-Brown belt in martial arts (and tutoring kids)
-Officer in two clubs
-Church band</p>

<p>Recs: will be pretty good</p>

<p>AP tests: english lang-4; USH-4</p>

<p>Do I have a chance at all? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Sure! I don't see why not! Your app won't be too far diff. from mine anyway (Your's is a bit better). It never hurts to try! Are you applying early too?</p>

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<p>U R fine, cus u come from a disadvantaged background and u have managed to overcome personal difficulties. Universities love that. Read "A is for Admission" and u'll get the picture...
U'll be fine</p>