<p>^ This guy is brutally honest. I think your EC’s are pretty good though, actually, if you can show your dedication on the essay or something.</p>
<p>If you want to get to one of those top schools, you NEED to use A LOT of your extra time right now to start studying. Personally, I think the SAT might not be your thing; perhaps you can take some ACT practice tests and focus on them and then decide to NOT report your SATs, or you’d need to re-prepare for your SATs/SAT2s</p>
<p>Right now, you’re comparing yourself to your Stanford friend with the 1700. That is definitely not a good idea; don’t go for the minimum, because if you want to go to one of those top schools, you’ll need to be exceptional.</p>
<p>Considering that it’s a rigorous courseload, your scores on the AP’s are really not going to help your situation.</p>
<p>I really believe you need to find some more match/safeties, in all honesty.</p>