Quick "Chance me" for Princeton/Yale 2022

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Planning on SCEA to one of them

SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 1540 (790/750/ 24/24)
SAT I superscore (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 1 sitting
SAT II (subject, score): 800 Chem 800 Physics 760 math 2
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):4.0
Weighted GPA:4.8
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/323
AP (place score in parentheses): Mostly fives, two fours
Senior Year Course Load: Most rigorous (all AP)
Number of other EA applicants in your school: Probably one or two to each

Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): National Hispanic Recognition Scholar, NJ Boys State Delegate, Possible Siemens Competition Semifinalist, results come out in October
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): NM commended, Ap scholar with distinction, 3 varsity letters, school Spanish departmental award

Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description):
Varsity Soccer (9-12)
Varsity Volleyball - Captain (10-12)
Varsity Debate - Captain (10-12)
Science Olympiad Club - Founder (12)
Science League - Captain (11-12)
Habitat for Humanity - 32 hours (11-12)
National Honors Society
Month Long Service Trip to Peru (Summer 2016) - 90 hours
Summer Research Internship Studying Neurophysics at TCNJ (Summer 2017)
Boys State NJ (summer 2017) (Election Board Official, assisted in the governor’s successful campaign)
Earned Associate’s Degree in Physics (2015-18, local community college)
Summer Camp (2015) - Counselor

Volunteer/Community Service: Previously mentioned month long service trip building an elementary school and improving irrigation canals in the mountain towns of Peru, got to hone in my Spanish
Habitat for Humanity

Summer Experience: Peru, Summer research internship, boys state, camp, associates degree

[ b]Writing (Subject, 1-10 rating, details):** Essays: I have already started working, they are going to be 9/10
Teacher Recommendation #1: gonna be fire
Teacher Recommendation #2: gonna be very good
Counselor Rec: gonna be fire I’m her favorite
Additional Info/Rec: from research mentor at TCNJ, pretty good
Interview: idk I’m pretty good socially

U.S. State/Territory or Country: NJ
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Multiracial (Hispanic (yisss), Asian, White)
Gender: M
Income Bracket Range: high
Hooks (URM, first generation, recruited athlete, development): URM (multiracial)
Other factors: Intended major in Physics Intending on going to grad school, PhD
Uncle went to Princeton got a B.S.
Presenter from Yale came to our school to drum up interest, they are possibly looking for applicants from my region/school

Thanks for taking the time guys, I’m super stressed. There’s a whole other side to my college app process which I’ll save you the hassle of reading, but I’ll explain if anyone is interested.

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I think you know that you have a chance because your transcript is near flawless. But chances are you won’t get in.

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solid shot. I feel princeton values siemens semi more than yale, JMHO. So if u win, I think a better shot at Princeton

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Hmmm…URM with top-notch ECs and possible Siemens semifinalist plus good grades/test scores. You have the golden ticket for admission. Stranger things have happened but if everything that is listed on your profile is verifiable then you should start packing your bags for New Haven.



@kjake2000 the OPs profile seems to be a way better fit for Yale. The valedictorian of my son’s school was a Siemens finalist this year and was accepted by Yale and rejected by Princeton. Not a big sample size I must admit. Of course if OP is interested in Physics, Princeton would be the better school.

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@n2theoah Thanks for the neater version! If you’re proud of your work, would suggest you submit your research paper as an application supplement. If your school is reasonably sized and has a fair number of applicants to the schools you’re interested in, take a look at the Naviance scattergrams. That will give you a better idea of your chances than anything you’ll find here.

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The SCEA acceptance rates are about the same, so pick the one that seems like the better fit.



Here are some variables you can consider:


  • Academics: majors/classes offered, academic calendar, distribution requirements, Princeton’s senior thesis requirement, ease of entry into and exit from a major, research opportunities, overall academic vibe, Yale’s system of allowing you to try out classes before committing, etc.


  • Social vibe: Party scene, Greek scene, sports scene, things to do on campus and around town, clubs, outings, etc. Eating clubs vs. residential colleges, in this case.


  • Environment: New Haven vs. Princeton – weather, city size, transportation, safety; and campus beauty, size and convenience.


  • Cost (obviously), though both schools probably will offer similar aid packages.


  • Housing and food.
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OP I would SCEA at Yale. If everything on this is true then I’m certain you’re getting in a top 10 school, write great essays that’s all.

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You have a great shot at these schools. If you can afford it, ED or SCEA to one of them. Good luck!

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