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<p>Ethnicity: Asian (canadian)
Gender: Female
School: Private
No Financial aid </p>

<p>GPA: Perfect
Ranking: Top2-3%</p>

<p>AP:
Psychology (5)
Macro Economics (5)
Human Geo (5)
Taking 3 other AP courses</p>

<p>SAT:
2340
Korean 800
Math 2 800
Chemistry 780
Us History 770</p>

<p>E/C:
Less than top 1% in National Math Contests (Canada)
Debater and MUN (won some awards)
Organized and raised 5000 dollars for kids in developing countries
Varsity Tennis Player
Junior Varsity Volleyball (Captain)
Played Violin for over 12 years (Symphony Orchestra)
Member of the Service Counsel and will the Pres. next year
Volunteered in over 3 different countries
over 700 service hours
Summer Courses at Columbia University</p>

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<p>Lookin’ good.</p>

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<p>fine I’d say</p>

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<p>You look very strong, and if it was up to me I’d let you in, but here’s the problem. Because of affirmative action, Asians are disadvantaged when it comes to applying to top tier schools. So even though you are very qualified, you sort of have the “traditional” Asian ecs, not entirely, but you really want to make sure you stand out. Make sure to write excellent essays, and you’ll do great!</p>

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<p>Why is 2340 such a popular score? I see more 2340s than 2330s and 2350s, which is strange.</p>

<p>But, yeah, you have as good a shot as any Asian would have. What state are you from?</p>

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<p>In case you care, the actual statistics: 516 for 2350, 525 for 2340, and 747 for 2330.</p>

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<p>She’s Canadian.</p>

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<p>Thanks! I had a feeling I would get the info from you. I didn’t think it had anything to do with the nationwide statistics; it’s just that I feel as I’ve seen it many times. Maybe I just take notice when I see 2340 because that was what I happened to get.</p>

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<p>Wow, I didn’t even catch that and that was at the top of the thread. </p>

<p>But, thank you for your ever-present help, silverturtle!</p>

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<p>I don’t think it’s just you. At least on CC, I seem to notice more 2340s than any other low 2300 score.</p>

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<p>^ I’ll admit: I actually have a similar impression.</p>

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<p>I can’t forget to chance the OP, it’d be rude to just make that one observation above. Your numbers look very competitive, and you seem to be dedicated to most of your ECs. Whether or not you get in, I have a hard time critiquing any aspect of your application listed in this thread.</p>

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<p>Very, very good chance. I actually know a few Canadians with similar stats, although different instruments/sports, who were accepted early to Yale SCEA this year.</p>

<p>PS: is that soloing with symphony orchestra, or playing within it?</p>

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<p>Haha, that’s funny. I lol’ed at the discussion about the 2340 because I have one too :O</p>

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<p>Great. I have a hard time worrying about the originality of my ECs, let alone my SAT score. Haha. =P</p>

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<p>haha i didnt know that my sat score was so popular
and as for above, i play in a symphony orchestra not solo :S
thats great that i have such positive feedback though! makes me feel a lot better bout my self</p>