You have good ecs and i think that the idea for your essay is great! GPA is a little low so i think you should aim for 1500 (or more, why not?), to improve your academics. I think you should for sure bother to apply to an ivy. Good luck! Maybe chance me back? http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/2005601-how-can-i-have-an-actual-chance-please-enter.html#latest