Just looking for some more opinions.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>I am African-American and currently a junior in High School</p>

<p>3.5 UW GPA Top 15-20% of my class</p>

<p>Not the most rigorous courseload 3 honors, 2 APs and 1 regular class.. I understand this is a bit low because they mostly look for all AP courses. (Im taking all APs next year)</p>

<p>2180 on SATs</p>

<p>CR: 770
M: 700
WR:710</p>

<p>extracurriculars:
-Have had two summer jobs</p>

<p>-Volunteer at my church every summer</p>

<p>-A member of the LEAD business program at Northwestern University. This is a prestigious business program for African American High school students. It is a month long curriculum in which students stay on Northwestern's campus the whole time.</p>

<p>-A member of the Impact program. (run by Pricewaterhouse coopers) A college preparatory and business program for minority students in Philadelphia.</p>

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<li><p>Three years of varsity basketball</p></li>
<li><p>Attended Valley Forge Military Academy for two years, recieved many honors, medals, and the leadership position of Sergeant there.</p></li>
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<p>-DECA</p>

<p>-member of the Marching band at Valley Forge Military Academy</p>

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<li>have more but im sure you get the jist.</li>
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<p>Awards:
-Medals from Valley Forge Military Academy
-Honor Roll most marking periods
-Basketball MVP and captain
- The Hocker Scholarship (30,000 dollar scholarship to Valley Forge Military Academy)</p>

<p>Im a great writer and my essay will be about my experience at Valley Forge Military Academy and my leadership experience. Either that or I will write about my interest in business and entrepreneurship.</p>

<p>From what you see here what are my chances of getting into Princeton and what do you suggest I do to improve my chances? From here on I'll only be adding to my resume.</p>

<p>I AM NOT BEING RECRUITED FOR SPORTS</p>

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<p>I no longer attend Valley Forge Military Academy</p>

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<p>I think the 3.5 UW and 15-20% rank doom your application.</p>

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<p>I agree. Rank is simply too low, even for an african american applicant.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance. Definitely good chance for other top schools. Captain of Basketball team looks good for leadership, but try to amp up the leadership - officer of clubs, etc.? Community service leadership?</p>

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<p>Well i think a very unique leadership opportunity that I had was being a squad leader at Valley Forge. Essentially was in charge of and responsible for 10 new students for an entire year.</p>