Oh God, Another Chance Thread...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Alright guys. I've decided to apply to Harvard. Any comments on my admissions chances?</p>

<p>Class Rank : 4/180
GPA : 4.2 W
3.8 UW</p>

<p>Test Scores:
ACT – 33
Reading – 36
English – 35
Math – 34
Science - 28
ACT w/ Writing – 31 </p>

<p>SAT: 2000 (not planning on submitting) I'm signing up for 3 SAT II Tests to take January 1st. </p>

<p>AP Scores:
AP World History – 5
AP Art History – 4
AP Biology – 4
AP Calculus AB – 5
AP Statistics – 5
AP English Language and Composition – 4
AP Human Geography – 5
AP U.S. History - 4 </p>

<p>Awards/Honors
10th
AP Scholar
11th
Top AP Calculus AB Student
Top AP Statistics Student
AP Scholar with Distinction
AP Scholar
National AP Scholar
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence
Top PSAT Score (School)
12th
Regional Envirothon 1st Place Winner – Team
Regional Envirothon 1st Place Winner – Individual, Special Topics Category (Special Topic – Recreation)
State Envirothon 3rd Place Winner - Team </p>

<p>Extra-Curricular Activities
Arkansas Youth Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra – All-Region 4 Years in a Row
“Rock” Orchestra
Soccer
Bowling – Varsity 2 Years
King’s Club – Vice President<br>
National Honor’s Society
Beta Club - President
Student Council Representative 9th and 12th Grade
Arkansas Governor’s School - Math
2 Youth Bowling Leagues – 1st place Team Standing
-Main Library Youth Drama Volunteer – Performed a set of plays for young children.
-King’s Club – Organized and Carried-out a holiday charity event for kids attending Arkansas School for the Deaf.
-Youth Bowling Coach – Bowling Coach on Saturday Mornings to kids 12 and under. </p>

<p>Proposed Major: Mathematics or Statistics</p>

<p>Hobbies and Special Interests:
Guitar, Piano, Viola, Soccer, Bowling, the Environment, Jewish History, Abstract Mathematical Theories, Volunteering, Graphic Design, Studying any culture ever.</p>

<p>Interesting Facts:
I can juggle.
I can solve a rubik’s cube in under 1 minute.
I am a music fanatic.
I live with my Grandparents, after my mother's death in 2001.
-they're both retired and we live on a VERY LIMITED income.
I have a part-time job at Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill.
I went to Arkansas Governor’s School in the area of Mathematics.
I was adopted.</p>

<p>Thanks for any advice. :)</p>

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<p>your uw gpa.. might hurt you
best of luck</p>

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<p>If you submit your SAT II scores, they'll see your SAT I scores.</p>

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<p>And you know SAT I scores are mandatory too, right?</p>

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<p>Is it normal to list the fact that you got the highest PSATs in your school as an honor? Also, does your school actually designate someone as the "top" student in AP classes? </p>

<p>Honestly, I'm just curious--not a criticism!</p>

<p>Looks to me like you should have considered Questbridge, but its too late now...3 SAT2s in one sitting is tough. Which ones are you considering?</p>

<p>If you are going to take the SAT2s for Harvard, you might want to consider a couple of other schools too. What's on your list so far?</p>

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<p>u cant take the sats on jan 1 sorry
either u mean 26 or ur not taking them</p>

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<p>Actually, we DO have an awards ceremony where teachers pick a student from their class designated to win that class' award. Usually they take the highest grades :)</p>

<p>I'm applying to other schools, like Vanderbilt, Duke, and Stanford, but most don't require SAT IIs. I think it's a little dumb for people to take SAT IIs, especially when I'll have taken 14 AP Tests by the end of High School. </p>

<p>I'm considering Math II, English Literature, and World History.</p>

<p>And I meant January 26th, but I can't edit my post for some reason XD.</p>