<p>For quite some time now, I have casually talked about going to an Ivy League school. It almost seemed out of reach at first, but as a junior, I think I now have a legitimate shot at getting accepted. I started researching and saw that I was about the middle of the herd, but then I came upon this site. People's stats on here are amazing! I can't compare to many of them and I started doubting myself. </p>
<p>I think I might be able to set myself apart because of my background, not necessarily my educational feats. I was born in Norway and came here when I was 5. Norwegian is my native language and I am fluent in it. I was born to a Turkish father and a Norwegian mother and I am not an American citizen. I will be a first generation college student as well. Does this help my chances at all? I feel it is rather diverse and I feel I can write an excellent essay on my life experiences. </p>
<p>I was not born into an affluent family (I'm middle class) and haven't been presented with some of the opportunities others have because of the size of my school, which will graduate as a class of about 60. I'm not a bookworm or a hermit either. I'm the kind that would benefit from an interview as a personable and socially apt person. I think that is very important and helps to set me apart from the brains that apply to Ivy League schools.</p>
<p>My stats are pretty well-rounded and I'd like to know what you guys think:</p>
<p>Academic</p>
<p>1st in class</p>
<p>99.4 average</p>
<p>SAT 1: 740 Math, 740 Verbal, 660 Writing (Retaking them this Saturday)
Taking Subject tests in math, lit., and US history in June</p>
<p>College US history (credit at local CC)</p>
<p>Enrolled in 4 college classes next year</p>
<p>French - 5 years</p>
<p>Extra-Curriculars</p>
<p>Attending Boys' State in June (hopefully boys nation too)</p>
<p>Youth in Government- President (Chairperson at county steering convention)</p>
<p>National Honor Society - VP (President next year)</p>
<p>Varsity soccer player</p>
<p>French club- President</p>
<p>Leo's Club</p>
<p>Band- 1st Trumpet</p>
<p>150+ hours comm. service as lights supervisor at school plays</p>
<p>50+ hours at various other tasks</p>
<p>Prom Committee</p>
<p>Class of 2008- Treasurer- 2 years </p>
<p>(Running for HS and/or class president next year)</p>
<p>I go to a small school so I don't really have a chance to do some of the things other applicants on here have. I can't take as many classes or participate in as many things and have pretty much maximized the opportunity from my school. Schools will take this into consideration right?</p>
<p>Missing a couple of other things, but that's pretty much it. I'd like some honest answers and considering I improve my test scores, what do you think? I know it's a crapshoot and all, but do I have a shot? Thanks in advance for any and all responses.</p>
<p><strong><em>I posted this in two other forums as well as I want to get responses from different people in different areas. Sorry for any overlapping users who see this twice</em></strong></p>