should I try for any ivys?

Applying to College
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<p>do I have a chance at any of the ivys?
SATs: (2nd time around) 770 V 650 Math 770 W
SAT IIs: Lit 730, taking Math IC in december, will probably get 650
Average: 95.2
Most rigoroud course load</p>

<p>Awards:
NSAA International Foreign Language Award
New Youth Connections Essay Contest Winner
Poem Published in American Anthology of Poetry (book)
Academic Commendation at my HS all 4 yrs
Elected as Peer Leader in my school
Nominee for Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars: (I want to be a child psychologist)
Therapeutic Activity Assistant with 3 and 4 yr olds with severe disabilities- 11th grade
Peer Leader in my high school - 12th grade
Assistant ESL teacher -10th grade
Model UN ; 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Junior State of America: 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Tutor for East Harlem Tutorial Program -12th grade
Psychology student at community college
political science student at community college
teacher/tourguide at children's museum of manhattan</p>

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<p>You shouldn't try for an ivy just because it's an ivy. Only apply to schools you actually like. That said, if there is one you particularly like, you have at least an average shot.</p>

<p>And another piece of advice -- being nominated (and even attending) those youth leadership forums isn't a big deal at all. I wouldn't include it on apps unless you've actually attended.</p>

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<p>What was your poem about?</p>

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<p>I agree - apply to the schools that you like - independent of the ivy status.</p>