Looking at Ivy League and Top Tier Schools

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Ok.
So 4.1+ GPA, ranked top in my class, 29 on the ACT (mind you, I am a sophomore and do plan on taking it again) , going to have 200+ volunteer hours as a senior in high school, I have yet to receive my PSAT scores back (not that they do anything....) , will have taken 13 dual credit / AP classes by my senior year , captain of the swim team for 3 years , planning to be in both National Honors Society and Spanish Honors Society , national / world level equestrian rider , state recognized swimmer , I have had multiple jobs also. </p>

<p>Would my chances of getting into the Ivy Leagues or top schools (UCs , JHU, etc.) be significant enough that I should focus on them? Right now I feel that I am performing at a level that would exceed a local / state college, but may not be enough to get into the Ivy Leagues. Any help / criticism is welcome! </p>

<p>Thanks everyone! :)</p>

<p>(And sorry if I sound boastful or anything....just trying to find out more about college)</p>

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<p>You are academically sound, but so is practically every other applicant. What is your passion? What are your jobs? What are your aspirations?
They are not looking for a jack at all trades, master at none. Let your passion find you, then pour yourself into it. Because quite honestly, most applicants will be just like you.</p>

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<p>I try to be passionate in everything that I do, but I would definitely say that I am most passionate about my horses and swimming. I have lifeguarded, and also train horses as my jobs. I have a lot of aspirations - I’m a dreamer. </p>

<p>Thanks for the input :)</p>

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<p>If you can find some way to link your past to your future, and write/emphasize about it, that would be your best chance.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hm…If we assume your test scores will rise in time, then everything else about you should get your foot in the door. </p>

<p>If you can turn yourself into an athletic recruit, your odds would rise a lot. In fact, I suggest seriously looking into that.</p>

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<p>@Ractogon
Thanks a lot! :)</p>

<p>@Philovitist
I know that Harvard can be a powerhouse sometimes in sports, but I have been working really hard on my sports, so hopefully that can happen. Thanks also! :)</p>

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<p>I think you have a really good shot, like another previously stated essays are very important and if you can make yourself into a athletic recruit your odds will double (know from experience). Are you a ranked swimmer? Do you compete outside of school?</p>

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<p>I am a state-ranked swimmer. I haven’t had the chance to swim outside of school due to my schedules conflicting. My freshmen year I was 4th in both of my sectional races, in one of the toughest sectionals in the state. I was also 200 / 500 swimmer of the year for our conference.</p>

<p>However, I am a little leery if I would do sports within an Ivy League. I don’t know how the balance of schedules would work out. For all I know, it would be perfect, but there is still that part of me that thinks that I might not have all the time that I need.</p>

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<p>Continue to do what you are doing and you should have a strong chance at top colleges. Study for the SATs/ACTs. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks for everything guys! :)</p>

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<p>Study for the ACT</p>

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<p>Below average chance at Ivies or other top universities with your current ACT score unless recruited for athletics.</p>

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<p>hes a sophomore calm down your act will improve over time
you got a shot keep it up</p>

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<p>You’ve got a chance, as long as your essays and app as a whole reflect your passion(s). Get your scores up; 2400 and 36 are always nice and you have lots of time. :wink: Kidding, over a 2200 or a 33 should be fine. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Haha. A 36 or 2400 would be very nice! Thanks for the advice everyone! :D</p>