Suspensions hurting my chances to harv?

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<p>I was suspended 4 times in my sophomore year. Various things, such as smoking, drinking, fighting, cussing out the teacher. I was just going through some rough times. My parents split up and then my mom died. not saying that as an excuse, because I realize that there is no excuse for my actions.</p>

<p>my SAT is 2260
Math: 800
CR: 720
Writing: 740</p>

<p>SAT IIs Math IIC 790 and Chemistry 800 and Japanese 800 (I actually learned japanese and can speak it fluently.)</p>

<p>GPA: 4.3
Rank: 10/~300
My school doesn't offer APs, but I took the AP Chem test and got a 5.</p>

<p>ECs: partying and having a good time with my friends.
i also have worked at McDonalds since I was 16.</p>

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<p>not only might the suspensions hurt your chances but so will your complete lack of ECs. Harvard can choose any students they want. You would have to write a very special application to interest the Harvard AdCom with no ECs. Don't count on it. Find a safety you love.</p>

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<p>Your suspensions are going to hurt you with probably most first tier schools, so make sure that you have some solid safeties. While I think that adcoms would have sympathy for the challenges you faced, they still might be wary of admitting a student who resorted to drinking , fighting and other aggressive behavior when under stress.</p>

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<p>Smoking and drinking would have been overlooked, but fighting and disrespecting a teacher will probably get you in the round file.</p>

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<p>zzzz, Never seen such a bright student get suspended 4 times in 1 year Oo</p>

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<p>sorry, what's a roundfile?</p>

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<p>LOL... it's a trash can.</p>

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<p>rofl, that's a pretty good euphemism</p>