<p>I'm wondering if I have a reasonable chance of getting into some of the upper Ivy schools. I'd rather not spend time on the applications if I don't have a decent chance of getting in. Here's some stats:</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.68
Weighted school GPA: 4.4
SAT I: 730 V, 730 M
SAT II: 760 Writing, 740 Math IIc, 750 US History
AP Scholar with Honor
Eagle Scout
California Governor's Scholarship
Church youth group founder, first president, secretary, public relations
Youth group newsletter founder, first editor
Piano - 6 years, improv and jazz now
Speech and Debate - 2 years, won some tournaments
Academic Team - 4 years
National Honor Society - 2 years
ROP Networking Certification - does this even begin to mean anything?
Some random school leadership award...probably worthless</p>
<p>Think I could get into any of the higher Ivies? I have a lot of EC's but the GPA and SAT I lack a bit. I don't see too much reason to leave CA for anything else, so most of the schools I'm considering are UC's. Thanks for the input.</p>
<p>It seems you may have a shot, though I wouldn't count on it. The ivies are incredibly unforgiving in their admissions process. How many B's have you gotten? Have you gotten a C or D in any courses? How many AP's or I/B's have you taken? The only realy weakness I see in your application is EC's. While its great that you founded multiple groups, I don't see a focus. Many of the applicants will have participated in varsity athletics in high school, even if not good enough to play in college. Many will have a slew of awards, many of them really worthless, that will look really good on paper. Many will be part of different honor societies such as Languages (german, french, etc.) or for drama or art. There will be a major focus or major variety. My advice would be to make your status as an eagle scout your centerpiece with your other leadership roles deriving from what you learned there. Your SAT is in Ivy range, your weighted GPA is also right there. It's competetive, but I think you should apply. The worst that can happen is you don't get in.</p>
<p>Look at the people who have been accepted and rejected on the UPenn and Columbia board. It is a total crapshoot. Apply, most likely you'll be accepted at one of 'em.</p>
<p>Well, I haven't gotten anything lower than a b, so I suppose thats good. I was considering Columbia and maybe throwing in Harvard or Yale just for the hell of it. I have some really good letters and essays, so I hope those help. Anyone have any opinion of my chances at U. Chicago, Northwestern, or Claremont Pomona?</p>
<p>I would apply if you can afford the application form and if you still have the energy to fill them in. Your numbers will not disqualify you. If you can write good essays, you just don't know.</p>
<p>It is really random man, apply and see what happens.</p>