Marching Band Section Leader, 97 (3.8) GPA. Rate Me?

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<p>I've been trying to round my search out. My good friend, valedictorian, lieutenant governor for North Jersey Key Club was rejected from most Ivies, so I don't want to be deceived by my achievements, like she was. Here's my resume, tell me if you think I could get into my reach-schools.</p>

<p>Marching Band: Saxophone 9-11
Sax section leader: 11
Designed MB T-Shirts: 11
Saxophone (played): 5-11
Piano (played): 7-11
Fencing: 9-11
NHS: 11
SHS: 11
3rd Place, NJ District 11 Congressional Art Show Winner: 10
Best Overall Film, Assistant, Cameraman: 10 (School Film Festival)
Best Short Film, Lead Actress: 10 (School Film Festival)
Jam Club (musical improv): 9-11
Fashion Show: 11</p>

<p>RISE (summer house repair mission): 9-11
Midnight Run (homeless outreach): 11
Work at thrift store: 11
Work at farm: 8-9
Work at town pool: 9-11</p>

<p>97 GPA, all honors but math, 3 AP next year.</p>

<p>I want to get into skidmore, swarthmore, haverford, boston university, tufts. Do I have a chance?</p>

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<p>You don’t mention your SAT or ACT scores. What you reported is similar to my son, who is currently a first year student at Swarthmore (he was in Marching Band from 7-12, section leader grade 12). Give us more info and we’ll be able to give you a better indication of your chances.</p>