Should I even apply

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<p>Hey guys. I have solid test scores and acceptable academics, but my ECs are pretty weak for the Big H. Should I even spend the $60?</p>

<p>Stats:
History Major
White male, rural public highschool (>30% go onto non-community college education, Avg SAT~<1000)</p>

<p>Rank 2/240 , 4.08 Weighted GPA (~99%)</p>

<p>SAT I: Retook in Nov., positive I got an 800 Math, which means I have no lower than a 2340 composite (800 CR, 800 M, 740+(hopefully) WR) but I might have even ended up with a 2400 composite</p>

<p>Subject Tests: 800 US History, 720 Lit, 690 IIC (Retake Dec. for an 800)</p>

<p>Activities...
Key Club (10-12)
Math League (9-12, Captain)
Newspaper Staff (10, Editor 11, Editor-in-Chief 12)
Skateboarding Club (Founder/President 11-12)
Comcast Academic Challenge Quiz Bowl (10, Captain 11-12) Debate Club (Vice President 11-12) Foreign Culture Club (10-12)
Science Olympiad (11-12)
Student Film Society (10-12, Vice Prez, working on a film that involves historical research)
Teens Against Tobacco Use (11-12)
RCIA (9-10)
Science Fair (9-11)
Honor Society (11-12)
Music...
Piano Student at Blainer's Studio of Music (9-12)</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>Academic...
Michael C. Ferguson Scholar (11)
Most Outstanding Performance in Computer Science (10)
Most Outstanding Performance in Honors Civics (10)
Most Outstanding Performance in Honors English (11) Most Outstanding Performance in AP History (11) Superintendent's Commendation for Advanced Geometry (9)
Superintendent's Commendation for Advanced Trigonometry (9)
Superintendent's Commendation for Advanced Statistics (10)
Superintendent's Commendation for Advanced Precalculus (10) Superintendent's Commendation for Analytical Geometry/Calculus A (11) Superintendent's Commendation for Analytical Geometry/Calculus B (11)
Math League Conference High Scorer (9, 11)</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>Community Library Volunteer (9-12)
Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics (10)
Peer Mentor for Autistic Students (11-12) Habitat for Humanity (11-12)</p>

<p>As you can see, my ECs are mostly fluff. I'm trying to emphasize the more legitimate ECs in my app (ie historical research for a film my film society is producing, skateboarding club, etc)</p>

<p>So what?</p>

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<p>Yes, it is worth the sixty bucks. You have quite a few Ecs, but unfortunately, they're too diversifyed. If I were you, I would focus on a couple important ones, special olympics and stuff. Nevertheless, your chance RD is only average at best. Write a couple of good essays and you do have a decend shot.</p>

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<p>departmental awards are hardly impressive, many applicants get them, so i wouldnt put those, then again, i'd recommend you not even apply, i would bet you fifty dollars you wouldnt get in, nothing really makes you stand out...</p>

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<p>Dude, I dunno what you're worried about. You've got as good a chance as anybody. You should definitely apply and see what happens.</p>

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<p>what the fho?</p>

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<p>Hey guys thanks for the input.</p>

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<p>terrible ec's for harvard</p>

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<p>"terrible ec's for harvard"</p>

<p>He doesn't have incredible ECs, but statements like this make me think you people are a bit insane.</p>

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<p>Actually, I like his ECs (specifically the Skateboard Club because it is unique). But, I do agree that they are a bit too diversified with no specific "field" of interest. For the 7(I think... I forgot) lines on the common app there should be 2 or 3 in a concentration (music, science, arts, other academics, community service) and the rest a bit diversified to show well roundedness. This gives the impression that he is multifaceted while being able to identify his true interests.</p>

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<p>Do you guys think my ECs will look more "concentrated" if I consolidate my list and stress the important stuff?</p>

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<p>runningcircles....at a party?.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH....yeah right, you've posted more than i have and you're faggishly calling me the troll?...dude you cant make fun of people who spend a ****load of time on the net when you do yourself...p.s. i have mono if you didnt get the other post, so im confined to the house for the next few weeks...faggot</p>

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<p>Yeah, I'm a fag. So? I don't believe you have mono. As I said, who would kiss you, share a drink with you, etc. with your personality?</p>

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<p>thank you mrsandman</p>

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<p>yeah, The_Who, let's get this ***** on his lame cutdowns</p>

<p>you already used that one in the other post runningcirlces, seriously, run off to that dungeons and dragons tournament you call a party</p>

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<p>he is back. come join.</p>

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<p>come on runningcircles, we wont bite...much</p>

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<p>runningcircles, get in here buddy...i want to have a nice, civilized discussion with you about how gay you are....come on little guy</p>

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<p>to the OP, no, don't waste any of your time applying, you have a horrible chance and are just wasting 65 dollars</p>

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<p>dude, you have 65 bucks to lose and harvard to gain (i stole that from someone here, but i cant remember who) i would apply. wow i cant belive you can have to many ecs! i would apply anyways, also apply to other ivies, harvard might say no, but yale might say yes. good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice guys.</p>