Last minute chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>Hey, I've been lurking for a loooong time on this forum, and I find that many of the posters are intelligent, articulate and helpful. Thanks to all those people for providing such a useful resource.</p>

<p>Ok so anyway, I'm finally posting. I applied to a slew of schools and am hearing back in 2 weeks, but i just kind of wanted to ask what people thought my chances were. Here's my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 4.12 W, probably 3.6 UW
Rank: top decile, my school doesnt rank
SATs: 1530 old (800 verbal), 2330 new (800 verbal and writing)
SAT IIs: 800 USH, 800 Bio, 790 Lit (god this is tedious to list)</p>

<p>courses: all APs, in every subject, the usual heavy courseload for a competitive public school. I've taken 6 AP exams and gotten four 5s and two 4s (Physics, Lang, Bio, USH, Euro, French Lang)</p>

<p>ECs: mostly writing, founded my own alternative paper, edit school paper, Quizbowl team, hospital volunteer, edit Lit mag, tutor. They're not very impressive.</p>

<p>possible hook: I'm mixed race, half Native American. Also I submitted a writing portfolio, which my english teacher and guidance counselor liked</p>

<p>Anyone willing to read this boring post, thanks in advance. If you could help me out with a few comments, on my chances at Princeton, UPenn, Chicago, Northwestern, UCBerkeley, Columbia and Brown that would be awesome. If not, cool anyway cuz i love this forum</p>

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<p>Don't second guess yourself at the last minute. Your stats are strong for anyone, and native american ethnicity really, really helps. I think you have an excellent chance at all the schools on your list.</p>

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<p>Forgot to add something, I'm also a national merit finalist. Thanks for that quick response. I'd try to not second guess myself but... ah it's hard.</p>

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<p>For the record, I'd bet on your acceptance. But try not to dwell too much in these last few weeks (haha I should take my own advice).</p>

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<p>It's very possible. The creative writing program at Princeton is spectacular - that may help you.</p>

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<p>In for sure at UC Berkeley though UCs are much more competitive for out-of-staters. UCs are very statiscally oriented so I think you're a shoe-in.</p>