Stupidly Late Chance Thread

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>So this is my first post/thread ever. Needless to say, I'm anxious for what my decision will be. I don't know what to expect -- hell, does anyone? I've heard all the advice about admissions being a crapshoot at this level, but at the end of the day, I'm a student who has worked tirelessly the past four years and it would be pretty cool to get into my top school. Like really cool. Either way, I decided I'd throw this thread up to see if I get any replies that might help me gauge my expectations for tomorrow. I've been accepted at some great schools already (UChicago, Cornell, CMU, UVa, UNC, and some others) so I know that I have absolutely no reason to worry, but I can't help but be on edge. I don't really think it's necessary for me to post a laundry list of all of my activities, so I'll just put the highlights of my application.</p>

<p>SATI: 800 CR, 770 M, 690 WR (2260)
SATII: 800 Chem, 790 Math II
AP scores: 5 on Chem, 5 on BC Calc
Weighted GPA: 4.4 at mid-year
Unweighted is unknown -- AP courses are 5, Honors are 4.5, CP courses are 4, if that helps
100% in my class of about 650
Took a summer course at Muhlenberg College and received an A+</p>

<p>I run Varsity XC, compete on Debate Team, officer of PALS, tutor peers in free time, singer and songwriter in an actively gigging band etc. all of that good-but-not-great stuff</p>

<p>I'm really into film, and during my freshman and sophomore years, I created a full-length documentary on heroin usage that is now shown at treatment centers around my country. I wrote my Common App essay on it and provided a link to the documentary.</p>

<p>I wrote my supplement on my goal to learn 20 useless, but impressive, talents by the end of high school</p>

<p>My professor for my summer college course wrote a really incredible recommendation, but that's the only letter I saw</p>

<p>My alumnus interview lasted two hours, if that's worth anything </p>

<p>Hook: I'm a Mexican-American</p>

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<p>Forgot to mention that I also work as a Ski Instructor and a Red Cross Lifeguard</p>

<p>Once again, noting exceptional, but it helps add dimension I guess.</p>

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<p>You’re right. This is late.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the helpful response?</p>

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<p>You have about a 3% chance of being admitted (odds are lower for RA vs. EA).</p>

<p>Anyone on here who gives you, or anyone else, your chances of being admitted is talking out of their… hat.</p>

<p>You already have been admitted to a bunch of great schools. Getting into Harvard will be a bonus and, given the odds, I see no reason to sit around worrying; you already have great options, hence no reason to worry.</p>

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<p>If rejected, you will be in good company: <a href=“Famous Harvard Rejects Named by Magazine - ABC News”>Famous Harvard Rejects Named by Magazine - ABC News;