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<p>My Chances at an IVY </p>

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<p>What are my chances at an Ivy or MIT</p>

<p>African American Male
3.97 GPA
AP Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Finished calculus AB at age 16
All Honors courses, Highest Honors every sem.
790 Math, 620 V, 620 W
31 ACT (99% in Math and Science)</p>

<p>Swim Team Captain, hold several records
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Track (javelin, shot, discuss)
National Honor Society, Concert Band (saxophone)
Volunteer coaching youth and senior center
Additional ECs</p>

<p>All comments appreciated</p>

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<p>GPA and EC"s seem good for an Ivy as long as you make sure you hit on swimming as a passion. Standardized test scores are on the lower side, especially for the highly competitive ivies (HYP). But swim records should stand out in my opinion.</p>