Ranked Teen Entrepreneur and Congressional Intern | Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Washington University in St. Louis
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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I go to an elite school in Maryland, whose students generally go on to great schools. I was wondering if someone can give me some insight as to how realistic admission to an Ivy League in--in my particular case.</p>

<p>I'm a rising junior.</p>

<p>I had a cumulative 3.28 in 9th grade and a 3.52 in 10th grade--an upward trajectory.
I hope to have at least a 3.7-4.0 this upcoming year. This year I'll be taking AP English, AP US History, and AP Music</p>

<p>I am African-American and own one of the most lucrative minor-owned business in the state. I am also on the board of Kids Helping Needy Kids, Inc., a charitable organization to which I give much of my time and energy. I am a 3-year U.S. Congressional intern. (I started summer before my freshman year--without any special connections)I am also actively involved in the SGA--I am VP of the student body.</p>

<p>So, with my extra curricular activites, estimated 3.5 cumulative, and a hopefully high SAT score, will I get in to an Ivy League school? Perhaps I'll even to early decision! </p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>ok first, WashU isn’t technically an Ivy League, so if it’s the brand-name you’re going for maybe you meant to copy-and-paste this somewhere else? But that being said, WashU definitely is “up there” on selectivity, and sans all test scores and class rank, I think it’s anybody’s guess as to whether you’d get in. In other words, two years of high school aren’t really enough to judge by.</p>

<p>Your ECs do look great though! Best of luck.</p>

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<p>I didn’t mean to say Ivy League, sorry! But I know the school is of the same caliber!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Like Don said, college admission is sort of a gamble, so keep in mind that even if you’re qualified in every way, there is no guarantee that you’ll get a nod from every top school of your dream…especially the Ivies, if that’s what you’re aiming at (and yes, I understand, we’ve all been there…haha). Wait, it starts to sound a little too pessimistic here… your ECs look great, just keep working on your GPA and standard tests, and there’s still two years to go. Good luck there!</p>