Lol can't believe I am doing this...but Chances at Harvard?

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Well, this last week I was in the Northeast visiting HYP, Penn, and Dartmouth, and man HYP were by far the most amazing schools I have ever seen. So, I was just wandering how my chances of getting into Harvard look (obviously its a crapshoot for anyone...but ya). Any feedback is appreciated!</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (UW) and 4.1 (W)
Rank: 1/327
ACT: 35
SAT: 2340-----800 CR, 780 W, 760 M (Only took test one time)
SAT 2: Taking in Oct.. will probably get 750+ on them all though
Race: White (Serbian)
State of Residency: NE
Recs and Essays: Both amazing
Desired Major/Minor- Bio/Econ</p>

<p>Main School ECs:
FBLA (9-12) Historian and Treasurer
SADD(9-12) Class Rep for 3 years
Science Club (11-12) President and Founder
AcDec (10-12) Captain for 2 years
Olympus Club (9-12) Actice Member
NHS (11-12) Possible office position next year</p>

<p>Community Service:
Red Cross--350 hours
Sunday School Teacher for 2nd and 3rd Graders---250 hours
American Cancer Society-----100 hours
Founded Organization that Raises money for Serbian Orphans-----200 hours
Volunteered at Local Congressman's Office----150 hours</p>

<p>Sports-
Did Cross Country for 2 years but was only an average runner...no awards or anything</p>

<p>Awards:
1st Place in Cell Bio and 3rd in Health Science at State Science Olympiad
1st in Health Science and 3rd in Disease Detectives at NE Regional Science Olympiad
1st in State Econ Challenge...flew to Houston for free and got 5th Place in Midwest
1st in State Microeconomics at Econ Challenge
2nd in State Finance Challenge 2008
3rd in State Finance Challenge 2007
3rd in Regional Economics Challenge
4th in state at Cyber Security Competition
Friend of Alexander Hamilton Merit Award Winner
Represented my HS at NE State Leadership Seminar
Local Radio Station and News Station's volunteer of the year award
At least commended for National Merit
Won Like 20 regional AcDec Awards (was a top scorer at all of the competitions we were at)
Nominated for NCTE competition...but I dont think I won or anything
Won like 3rd and 4th in state at various "Knowledge Master" competitions</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>Working as a paid research intern with a doctor at my local med center---may submit research to Siemens but who knows </p>

<p>Worked a paper route for 7 years </p>

<p>Will not having any national awards really screw me here btw = D?</p>

<p>THANKS!
Robbie</p>

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<p>Jebaote Harvard xD</p>

<p>Imas “dobru” sansu, ali ipak ako imas sve perfektno ne znas ako ces uspet uci na Harvard.</p>

<p>I hope you do speak Serbian :D</p>

<p>Anyway, I think you have a pretty good chance relatively. But considering Harvard’s admission rate and that there are many more with great stats as you, almost no one has a good chance at gaining admission to Harvard. You could as the rest of the high statters try to dazzle the A.O’s and to stand out as much as possible (ie. through superb essays).</p>

<p>GL!</p>

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<p>On your apps you should begin all of your essays by telling the admissions office that they’re amazing. That way, they won’t underestimate them.</p>

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<p>Yes, that’s how Dwight and I both got in.</p>

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<p>And me too :D</p>

<p>It has to be a winning concept :P</p>

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<p>know that your essay is amazing? Like…“Ok, be prepared to be amazed…”? This is a interesting concept! Thanks for any ideas.</p>

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<p>Lol I think they were trying to mock me…not seriously suggesting that you say that this essay is gonna be amazing.</p>

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<p>Yeah we were trying to mock him. Please don’t start any of your essays by saying they’re amazing.</p>

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<p>ny mom, we were fooling around. Don’t take this as a serious advice, LOL!</p>

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<p>Your list of awards is good.</p>

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<p>This thread made my day:)</p>

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<p>Haha…I cant believe this old thread got bumped back up here. I miss good ol’ dwights wry sense of humor though. This old post made my day too (even though the humor was indeed mocking me = D).</p>

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<p>did you get in?</p>

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<p>I wish I knew! Decision is still pending till April 1st. Though, I am thinking that I did not =D.</p>

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<p>Good luck. I am waiting as well</p>