National College Match or Harvard SCEA

Applying to College
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Hey everyone. I need some help regarding college apps. Harvard is my number one choice school and I’ll obviously have a higher chance through SCEA but if I get matched to one of the non-binding schools (-Princeton) on QB, I can get a full ride. From my stats, would I have a better chance at Harvard SCEA or QB NCM.

ACT : 30 E:35 M:26 R:32 S:27
33 E: 35 M:31 R:31 S:35
SAT II: Chem:700 Math II:720 (Retaking Oct)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): ~3.93
Weighted GPA: 4.19
Rank: top 5%
AP: Chem(4) APUSH(3) Calc AB(5) Gov(4) Eng Lang(4)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Calc BC, AP Eng Lit, AP Econ (Macro+Micro), AP Stats, Beginner Piano
Awards: College Prep Scholar, Presidential Volunteer Award, Merck Day Participant

Extracurriculars:
ACHS Library Aides (President), 200+ Volunteer hours
Academic Team (Captain)
Class of 2017 (Secretary)
Teen Advisory Group at local library (Vice President), 150+ volunteer hours
NHS
Golf
Volunteer/Community service:
150+ volunteering hours at public library
~100 hours of community service (Marathons, Food Banks) through school clubs (Leo Club, Key Club, Red Cross, Campus Kitchen, etc.)
Volunteering at local hospital in Same Day Surgery Department

Ethnicity: Pakistani
Gender: F
Income Bracket: <60,000, family of 5
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First gen

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If you’re eligible for a full ride through QB, Harvard will offer you something just as good. Since H is your first choice, I’d apply there since the Fin Aid picture will be the same. Good luck.

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You should ask this in the QB subforum inside the Financial Aid Forum. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/questbridge-programs/

You need to verify that Harvard SCEA means that you cannot apply with QB NCM.

My advice would be QB NCM, and a Harvard application for regular admission.