Please, chance me. Yale. SCEA

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Hi. I am very interested in applying for Yale SCEA and want to know my chances.

Here’s more about myself:

I am currently a hs junior.

Gpa: 3.83 unweighted, 4.35 weighted

Class rank: do not know, but think I am in the top 10-15%

SAT: (my goal is to get into the 2200s)
SAT Subject tests: (want to take bio and a history)

Rigorous Classes:
Freshman: AP human geography, French 1, some honors classes, etc.
Sophmore: AP World History, AP Art History, French 2 honors, some honors classes, etc.

Went to another school that is a dual enrollment program

Junior: English 3 honors, Chem honors, 7 dual enrollment (semester long classes)- Ethics, US history 2, Psychology, Humanities, Biological issues, US history 1, and English composition.

I’m planning on taking 3 dual enrollment classes over the summer.

I am going to take 5 dual enrollment classes a semester. (10 credits for year)

The dual enrollment classes will include very rigorous classes such as chemistry 1 and 2, calc, anatomy and phisiology, etc.

I will have my Asociates degree be for I graduate high school.

Dean’s list: Junior year 1st semester
President’s list: Junior year 2nd semester (expected)
Hope to be on president’s list for rest of HS

Hope to graduate with the Summa Cum Laude honor

Extracurriculars:
Swim team (all 4 years)
(My school doesn’t offer many clubs)
Honors Program for the college
Phi Theta Kapa (honors society with the college)
Handbag independent sales consulant (9-10)

Volunteer:
(My goal is to get 250 or more hours)
Animal shelter, swim team timing and help, hospital

Work experience:
Job as lifeguard

Other things:
Apple Final Cut Pro Certification
CPR certified
Lifeguard certified

Do I stand a chance among the competitive applicants?
Chance me for Yale SCEA.

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Chances are always somewhat silly, but with so many “I will,” “my goal is,” etc. in your question, it makes zero sense.

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Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Stanford have all said they don’t take anyone in the SCEA round that they wouldn’t take in the RD round. That’s Admissions speak for “We take the best of the best in the early round.”

Generally, that means Admissions is looking for students who are ranked in the top 1% to 5% of their high school class. Students, like you, who are ranked in the top 10% to 15% are usually deferred in the SCEA round – no matter what their ACT/SAT score – as Admissions Officers want to compare you with a larger applicant pool.

So, just based upon your ranking, my gut tells me that if you apply SCEA, there is a high likelihood you will be deferred. The better strategy for students in your situation is to apply to a broad range of non-binding colleges in the early round and apply to HYSP in the regular round.

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Hey @jellybean97
Couldn’t tell you chances based on the majority of what you’ve posted. However, I noticed that you swam for your high school…
If there’s one thing I can tell you, it’s that your chances are very good IF you intend on swimming in college. (And if you are a good swimmer.)
I’m a swimmer being heavily recruited by Yale. I’m taking a trip there this fall and there’s a good chance I’ll commit after my trip and I know I have a guaranteed spot despite being a very weak regular applicant.

Here’s some stats about me:

34 ACT
1980 SAT
AP scores: 4, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
straight A’s minus a few B’s
varsity jazz band member for 9th & 10th grade
not a member of NHS
didn’t swim for my high school
not in any clubs/school organizations
19 hours of community service
that’s it. No other notable accomplishments from me.

Literally I am such a weak applicant, the admissions board would scoff at my application were I not an athlete.
I am not saying that you should swim in college only so you can get accepted. That’s not a good idea if you really don’t want to commit yourself to the sport. I’m just saying that if you are intending on swimming in college, you have a very good shot at getting accepted.
I don’t know how good of a swimmer you are, but if Yale thinks you would make a good contribution to the team, they’ll probably shoot you an email when the recruiting process starts.
Good luck! B-)