Teen Minority Entrepreneur

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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I go to an elite school in Maryland, whose students generally go on to great schools. I was wondering if someone can give me some insight as to how realistic admission to an Ivy League in--in my particular case.</p>

<p>I'm a rising junior.</p>

<p>I had a cumulative 3.28 in 9th grade and a 3.52 in 10th grade--an upward trajectory.
I hope to have at least a 3.7 this upcoming year. This year I'll be taking AP English, AP US History, and AP Music</p>

<p>I am African-American and own one of the most lucrative minor-owned business in the state. I am also on the board of Kids Helping Needy Kids, Inc., a charitable organization to which I give much of my time and energy. I am a 3-year U.S. Congressional intern. (I started summer before my freshman year--without any special connections)I am also actively involved in the SGA--I am VP of the student body.</p>

<p>So, with my extra curricular activites, estimated 3.5 cumulative, and a hopefully high SAT score, will I get in to an Ivy League school? Perhaps I'll even to early decision! </p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>Your application has some strong aspects- Your extracurriculars are solid, showing ability to contribute to your community, and being a minority never hurts :slight_smile: However, your gpa and courseload may cause some Ivy league admissions officers to raise their eyebrows.</p>

<p>The upward trend in your gpa is helpful, but you might want to look at the recent decisions thread to see where you fit relative to acceptees.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/894548-official-harvard-university-rd-decisions-class-2014-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/894548-official-harvard-university-rd-decisions-class-2014-a.html&lt;/a&gt;
Many ECs and a low gpa may send a message that you need to work on your time management. My advice would be not to hope for a 3.7, but to get a 4.0. Carry your upward trend all the way to the top, and then the admissions officers may look at you in a more favorable light.</p>

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<p>I have a feeling i know what school (or which one of several) you are referring to, and a 3.5 will not cut it for the very top schools, still. Ivy league is very unlikely.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your response! I will try to solidify my GPA this year and prepare well for the SAT. That was extremely helpful and uplifting! :)</p>

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<p>Remember, there is no Early Action or Early Decision at Harvard or Princeton.</p>