Please chance me for Yale SCEA!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hey everyone!
As you all know, SCEA is approaching quickly and I’m excited as ever to apply. I would love if you’d chance me!
GPA
UW 4.0
W 4.67

Rank (W) 9/450 (fairly competitive HS, several perfect standardized test scores)

ACT/SATII
ACT: 36C (35E, 36M, 36R, 35S)
SAT II: 790 Math 2, 750 Physics

AP:
US Gov (5), Physics 1 (4), Calc BC, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics C: Mechanics

Senior Course Load:
Semester 1/Summer: AP Calc BC, DE Macroecon, DE Legal Environment of Business, DE Gen Chem 1 w/ Lab, DE Stats, Student Gov, Wind Ensemble

Second Semester: Student Gov, Wind Ensemble, DE Phys I w/Cal, AP Calc BC, DE Intermediate Microecon, DE Behavioral Econ
*DE = Dual Enrollment at local university.
Academic Honors:
County Academic Team (math + social studies)
State Spanish competition - 1st place play, 2nd place speech

Extracurriculars:
Band - Bari and Tenor Sax (section leader) - numerous regional honor bands, top HS band, state champ marching
SGA - 3 years - Parliamentarian, District Secretary, 2 years Executive Board
Tri M (Music Honor Society) 3 years - VP (junior year and senior year), helped plan middle school recruitment events/recital nights, drafted constitution
Math Team Captain (Algebra 2/Precalc/Calculus)/ - 3 yrs - district champs
NHS/Beta Honor Society
150+ Service Hours through band and SGA (tutoring, music lessons, helping with All State auditions, etc)
Taco Bell (need that $$)

Reccomendations:
T1 - 9/10 - Precalc teacher, her and I have a close bond through class and math team. Should be a strong rec.
T2 - 7/10. Law professor. We both interact in class often but not as close as with T1.
GC: 10/10. Very close bond inside and outside of school and very friendly.

Demographics
Sex: M
Race: White
Income: ~$100K
Region: Southeast
Major: Economics

Thank you for your time!

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“T2 - 7/10. Law professor.” Yale isn’t going to like the fact that one of your teacher recommendations isn’t from a core teacher.

Other than that, you certainly have a chance to be admitted, but then again it’s Yale. Anything could happen.

Chance back? http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1815927-chance-me-upenn-ed-uchicago-ea-columbia-rd-and-others-p1.html

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You have as good a chance as anyone. Your band ecs are a nice complement to your high stats.
Good luck

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Thank you! @wisteria100

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Low-reach

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Thank you! @uclaparent9

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Considering that this school is a “reach” for vast majority of applicants, with perfect everything, please take my “low-reach” assessment (in the above post) as a compliment to your achievements!

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@uclaparent9 I definitely did :slight_smile:

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You’ve accomplished quite a bit, and you and I (having both submitted our Early Apps) are nervous as hell. I think you’ve got a good shot! Take care!

Here’s mine: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1825819-for-my-list-extensive-p1.html

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Yale SCEA: Very low chances

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Thanks guys! @sirpepsi @20more
I’m just as nervous as you are :))

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Thanks for chancing me. Obviously, Yale SCEA is a reach for anyone, but you have as good of a chance as any. Good luck!

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Thanks for responding @GoBadgers2 ! I appreciate your response :slight_smile:

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I don’t understand how that many students could have any better chance than you? You literally have perfect Academic stats and good EC’s. I doubt Yale’s entire class is full of students that have cured cancer…

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Thanks @cappex ! :slight_smile:

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I’d say you’re right around the ball park. While Yale is a High Reach for everyone, You’re right in between High reach and a reach. I just don’t like that the law professor is one of your recommenders because I’m assuming he doesn’t “know know” you. But The people can see you passion in band, law, and business which is great!

Yale SCEA - Reach/High Reach

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@Klee16 I actually decided to change that to my Econ professor; I felt that it was too impersonal with my law professor. Additionally, my intended major is Economics w/ Math, so that should help :))

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With all of your high academic achievements, having band really shows you’re well rounded. My tip is write your essay about an emotional side of you, because those grades speak for themselves!

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@nicolasstimac Thank you! I definitely tried to showcase my less hardcore academic side hahaha