My First Post: Would anyone like to chance me?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello! </p>

<p>I'm a junior in high school right now and I was wondering if I had any shot at all in getting into one of the Ivy Leagues. If not, I was wondering if anyone had some reccomendations for other schools that would be appropriate for my scores, etc. Also, if anyone has suggestions on things I should do to improve. Thank you!</p>

<p>Here's what I have:</p>

<p>SAT: Math-680, Reading-700, Writing-760
ACT: Composite-32, English-33, Math-33, Reading-32, Science-28
AP Courses: Chem, Calc, US History I and II, Music Theory
(I haven't taken any of the AP tests yet, except for Music Theory last year, which I got a 3 on but I wasn't taking the class very seriously)
E.C.: Outside of School-Piano since age 8, Guitar since age 11, Student Band Program in Philadelphia on the weekends
Inside of School- I think I'm weak in this area, but I'm in my schools Allied Health Academy, for which I'm doing an internship this summer in a health-related field, and I also am in P.A. Club</p>

<p>GPA: 104.44 weighted
Rank: 1/434
I'm number one, but my school is only moderately challenging and it is not competitive.<br>
Race: White</p>

<p>Location: South Jersey</p>

<p>So far, I've only toured UPenn and Princeton. I feel like I may have a shot at UPenn, especially if I do early App, but I know Princeton would be a huuuuuuge stretch, although I am from the state. Do you think I would have a shot at Columbia? I was also thinking of Georgetown, William and Mary, Stanford, but I'm really just starting to look at schools.</p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>I will chance back but I’m new to the process so I don’t know how valuable my opinion will be!</p>

<p>Also, haven’t though about essays yet but I am very confident in my writing skills and I think they will turn out solid. I need to take at least two SAT II’s, and i was thinking Chem and History since I’ve taken those AP classes. Language wise, I got up to French III but this year my school wasn’t offering french IV so I am trying to get them to offer it next year. Will this put me at a disadvantage if I am not able to take French IV?</p>

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<p>if you can bring up your SATs a bit and score really well on your SAT IIs i dont see why you couldn’t get into princeton? As far as school recommendations, do you have any specific majors/interests?</p>

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<p>Your scores are good for only being a junior. However, if you really want to attend a school like Princeton, then I would suggest nothing lower than a 2200 on your SAT. Being first in your class and your gpa will help you as well. Also, you should try to demonstrate leadership in a field you like, which appears to be music; or try to earn an award that demonstrates your ability. </p>

<p>University of Pennsylvania- a reach
Princeton- a high reach
Georgetown- low reach to match
William and Mary- match, but a tough shot because your are out of state
Stanford- a reach
Just because I said reach doesn’t mean that you should appy, because if you really want to attend then you should apply. </p>

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<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

<p>I’m interested in Chemistry right now, possibly Biochem, but I’m not really committed to it. I took the SAT’s March of my Sophomore year and only got a 1910. I did tutoring over the summer and it took a lot for me to bring them to the 2140 I have now. I feel like I already raised my score as much as possible but who knows. I was kind of getting used to the idea of not taking them ever again though.</p>

<p>I really like UPenn and Princeton, especially because they are close to where I live but I don’t know. My best friend just got into UPenn with a 2030 SAT score, but her father is a professor there and she had strong ECs so I’m sure that helped a lot.</p>

<p>My parents keep insisting that my inside of school ECs are weak but I just don’t feel like being one of those kids that joins the Chess Club to add a pointless activity to my app.</p>