Princeton ED? crazy?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey I was wondering if people who know what theyre talkin about [no offense, anyone can comment, just please be realistic] tell me my chances at Princeton as Early Decision. Thanks a lot!</p>

<p>Asian [indian subcontinent] male. Public Highschool in Southern FL, ranked 1 out of 800.
new SAT= mid 1900's. Taking again but I dont think i can top mid 2100's in oct.
SAT 2= US history 700, taking Math 2 and Bio E in Nov. may retake US, not sure</p>

<p>Have completed 13 AP courses. Currently enrolled in 8 AP's and 1 honors.</p>

<p>Extracurrics-</p>

<p><em>Conducting Research in the field of Neurology--crazy stuff, wont go into detail
*Interned with a doctor
*President of Mu Alpha Theta/Math Honor society-12
*Vice Pres of Social Studies Honors Society-12
*Presidential Advisor to Science Honor Society-12
*Vice President of Mu Alpha Theta/Math Honor society-11
*Secretary of Social Studies Honor Society-11
*</em>Presidential Advisor to Science Honor Society-11
*Presidential Advisor to National Honor Society-12
*Captain of Basketball Team</p>

<p>*Member of English Honor Society, Model United Nations(11,12), Chess Club(10,11), TSA/SECME(11), , Debate Club (9, 12), Florida Business Leaders of America (9,12), Academy of Information Technology/Telecommunications (9)</p>

<p>*400+and counting hours of comm service in various places
*Bunch of Awards including AP Scholar, AP Diploma, AP Scholar with Distinction, Top 10%, Cornell Book Award, 3rd Place State Basketball, and other misc stuff</p>

<p>***Like i understand my standarized scores arent exactly the cream of the crop but im insanely involved in school and outside activities including sports, honor societies, and research...so "how i is?"</p>

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<p>have you thought about taking the ACT? some people who have trouble with the SAT have better luck with the ACT</p>

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<p>No shot with your SAT score... sorry...</p>

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<p>Your SAT score essentially destroys your chances. Get a higher SAT, i.e. 2200+ or don't bother applying.</p>

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<p>hmmm..i guess ur right. but shouldnt my extra currics buffer that out?</p>

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<p>You may have alot of EC's, but none of them REALLY stand out. Alot of advisory postions, do they count as leadership??</p>

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<p>mid 2100's will put you in the game. i would reconsider applying ED if you can't break 1400 M+V.</p>

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<p>What would be a good ACT score?</p>

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<p>While ur ec's are pretty solid, im not sure that they do really stand out either. i mean, you're involved in a lot of clubs, but they all seem to be academically oriented (cept bball) and none seemed to be geared toward other types of activities (i.e. service, cultural exploration, student gov, etc.). i mean, u do have a lot of volunteer hours, but it seems that they're geared simply toward ur resume, which will be obvious. service hours done consistently with the same purposes and organizations look a lot better than 400 random volunteer hours. it wont matter that you are asian, because u guys typically have the best resumes neway. ur sat score obviously needs some work as well. so im not sure of ur chances. perhaps u should consider less of a reach</p>

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<p>Get at least a 31/32, but aim for a 33/34 on the ACT in order to have a shot.</p>