Tell me what I should to to get into Princeton?

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<p>I have a bad SAT of 1700-ish from around 2 years ago, I will try to pick it up to 2300 by junior year.</p>

<p>Prev. SAT score:
Math:710
Reading:500
Writing:490</p>

<p>Ideal SAT score:
Math:800
Reading:750-790
Writing:750-790</p>

<p>But my math improved drastically after I only studied math for 2-4 months, so I guess the others will too if I do that to them too.
* I am indian =((((((
* I am a sophomore
* Skipped 8th Grade
* Did Math League(1 year), Academic Challenge(2years), Academic Decathlon(1year), Spanish Club
* Piano
* about 30 hours of volunteering
* Am going to finish AP Calc BC by end of month( probably with A, but Exam will range 3-5)
* Am going to finish AP Physics B also with around a B+ to A+, and hopeful 5 on exam.
* Part of the a juggling club (at the university -LOL)(2 years)
* GPA unweighted = 3.77 ( I think, I don't know how to calculate it..)
* GPA weighted = is 3.97( I think I am calculating it wrong, can someone tell me how..?=))
* Took a neuroscience summer program, fast paced bio summer program
* Know C and Java
* Admitted to Study of Exceptional Talent( It's just underaged kids who got 700 so it is nbd in my opinion or is it?)
*In 7th grade I took the ACT but I slept during all the tests except for Math, because I wanted to qualify for SET and they wanted a 30 I think in math OR reading, and it would not go on my record anyway before high school. And I did not feel well during the exam so I got a 28 in math, I could probably pull of a 36 in math 34 in science, 33 in the rest.</p>

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<h1>FUTURE + Questions</h1>

<p>*I want to take Calc 3 and 4
*Should I become a president of something, if so what?
* Is NHS worth the time, or could I use the time for calc and extracurrics?
*Sports worth anything? I weigh less than other kids bc I skipped a grade but I can do most non contact sports that involve coordination and not physical things such as height. ( sports like tennis, volleyball)
*What AP's should I take? What languages should I learn? Instruments?
* Will having a fast time for Rubik's cube do anything for you? I know someone who got in and he juggles and is nationally ranked for rubiks cube blindfolded, onehanded, fastest in general, 4x4x4 and least moves. I am pretty sure that had a lot to do with him getting in but not sure?</p>

<p>Thanks for feedback. =). Cheers</p>

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<p>You should definitely work on those SAT writing and reading, also don’t get involved in too many clubs but focus on the ones you’re passionate about. Admissions want to know who you are and how you think their college will benefit you, not see another overachiever.</p>

<p>Also, i heard that applying early decision will help your chances.</p>

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<p>I’ll tell you what I’ve told everyone I know that is/has applying/applied to an Ivy League school; my niece included:
Have something that sets you apart. Every student (presumably) applying has sound grades and test scores, belongs to clubs (athletic and otherwise), etc. I can’t say for sure because it’s completely subjective, but I believe admission boards at schools such as Princeton look for something unique that a potential student will contribute to the student body. Of course, nepotism never hurts either.</p>

<p>I am a USMA graduate (2000) and received a Masters in Education from Harvard (2010).</p>

<p>Best of luck and get those scores up.</p>