should I bother applying?

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<p>sorry about the cliche question, but I dont want to waste 100$+ for nothing!
I'm REALLY interested, and my essays will show that. As far as SAT and acdemics goes....</p>

<p>SAT: 690 CR, 700 W, 720 M
SATII: (M1: 720) M2: 750, physics 700
GPA (grades): intl school, 17 out of 20 average (17+ being OUTSTANDING, 15+=A)
rank: top 10% academically
ESSAYS: really good!
recs: really good
hooks?: URM (latino), dual citizenship (Peru+US), german school in Lima, lack of "opportunitites?"</p>

<p>so.. anyone can give me their opinion?? honestly is greatly appreciated!
thanks in advance</p>

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<p>I don't want to be that kid, but your SAT scores are a little low. Do you do any extracurricular activities? You'd need to have some STRONG ones to get in.</p>

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<p>Oops. I forgot that.
ECs: Physics Extracurricular... re/creation of machines, experimental methods (im looking forward to physics as a major), creative writing EC (destined for competitions), rowing training (daily, competitions too, + captain and team guide), art ECs (e.g. painting drawing), and a solid interest for gastronomy, etc
Summer Activities: mechatronics course, drama club (leadership position), etc</p>

<p>Ps: I know my SATs are low. thats why Im asking! :)</p>

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<p>Given all of that, you seem like you have a fair enough shot. I might be going out on a limb, but it looks like your extracurriculars are lacking a little bit of focus? Call me crazy.</p>

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<p>haha yeah.. I know that, but I can take advantage of this with the "well rounded person" mantra ;)
thanks for your honesty ...I think Im going to give it a shot! :)</p>

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<p>Give it a try! If there is anything to show from all these early threads it's that SAT scores aren't everything. If you have good essays, good recs, and good extracurriculars, everything seems to be a lottery after that. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>thanks! 10 char</p>

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<p>bump 10 char! sorry to revive this old thread.. but with my stats and everything, where would I have a better chance of being accepted?</p>

<p>Yale-Princeton-CalTech</p>

<p>Unfortunately, I can only choose one :(</p>

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<p>Your chance of admission is 0% if you don't apply. I'd say you have a shot, especially with the URM hook and the cool background in another country, etc. You're academically qualified, so go for it. Show lots of passion.</p>

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<p>just out of curiosity...whats the name of your school?</p>

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<p>"Unfortunately, I can only choose one"</p>

<p>why only one? why not all of them (it's better to spend $200 for all 3 app fees and get a definite decision from all three versus only paying $65-75 for one and not knowing what the other two would have said)</p>

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<p>Its a German school in Lima, the Alexander von Humboldt School.
I have already applied to 5 other clleges, thats why my father only wants to spend on one more application fee!
maybe for christmas--- lol</p>