<p>I'd love to get into Harvard, Princeton, Yale, or something like that. But, I really don't know if my chances are all that hight. I've got a 2140 SAT, 31 ACT, and a ton of extra-curriculars. But my cumulative GPA between freshman and junior years is only 3.53*. Based on that, what do you think my chances would be? I know they can't be high, but do you think it would be a waste of money and time to even bother applying? </p>
<p>*If any more stats/info would help you calculate, I'll supply.</p>
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<li>Your rank/approximation of rank</li>
<li>Your extra-curriculars, in specific</li>
<li>Any awards you may have won</li>
<li>Your SAT IIs, if applicable</li>
<li>Race and state</li>
<li>Anything else important about yourself or your college life</li>
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<p>Based off your academics and test scores alone, I’d say that HYPSM is a very high reach for you.</p>
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<li>top 30%</li>
<li>DECA, Model UN, BPA, School Newspaper, Astronomy Club, Volunteered at the McCain Campaign, Class Executive Committee in Freshman Year, Yoga, Chess Club. </li>
<li>Got Honor Roll first 2 years, Several awards in DECA, one in BPA, Award for “individuality” my sophomore year, award for most calls in a single day on McCain campaign. Can’t think of any others. </li>
<li>Taking them in Oct.</li>
<li>White, Michigan (lived in Maine until junior year, lived in New York until freshman year)</li>
<li>Moved in the middle of high school, am Buddhist convert, family’s always been in a bad economic position (mom’s currently unemployed), very politically involved, avid reader, plan on majoring in finance. </li>
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