What are my chances of getting in to Princeton?

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<p>Hey Guys, I am currently a junior and soon to be senior. For the class of 2013 who have already gone through the pains of college acceptance and rejections, I was wondering if you guys can give me some advice? Here is me in a nutshell</p>

<p>Class of 2010
GPA 9th-12th (unweighted): 3.97
GPA 9th- 12th (weighted): 4.71</p>

<p>GPA 10th-12th (unweighted): 4.0
GPA 10th- 12th (weighted): 4.89
Yes our school has two GPA systems</p>

<p>Class Rank:
9 - 12: 5 out of 566
10-12: 3 out of 566</p>

<p>SATII's: Bio/m:780 (I need two more which will be done in June)</p>

<p>SATI: CR: 750 Writing:720 Math: 790
SAT total: 2260 (scores not that great, hoping to score 2300+ in october)
ACT: (unknown, but taking it in June as well)
APs : Biology 5 World History 5 (I took 6 more APs this year, but we'll have to wait fro those) AP Calcu BC, AP Physics B, AP Environmental sci, AP Macro econ and AP Micro Econ, and AP English Language.</p>

<p>Awards/ EC:
Westmont High School Math Competition:First place team for the Team Written Test in years 2008 and 2009. Overal team winner in 2009.</p>

<p>California State Economics Challenge Championship (of 200 participating schools): First Place team in Adam Smith Division for state of California.</p>

<p>Economics Challenge West Regional: Second Place Team for Adam Smith Division in the west region of the United States(out of 7 States). Highest written team score.</p>

<p>Kern County Regional Science Bowl: First place team out of 32 competing teams. First team to ever win out of Kern County. Our school had only participated two times total.</p>

<p>National Merit Semi-Finalist:(got letter for possible eligibility in may, got 219 in cali which qualified last year so hopefully next year too! :))</p>

<p>National AP Scholar: (hopefully if I get mostly 5's which I think I will :))</p>

<p>National Science Bowl: Thrid Place on Team Challenge of Bromery Division. Year 2009 Alumni</p>

<p>Certificate of Merit (2006,2007,2008,2010): Piano thing </p>

<p>School of Modern Language Certificate of Excellence: awarded from Santa Barbara City College for performance in French Course 2008.</p>

<p>Play on HS tennis team: Most Improved Player for years 2007 and 2008.</p>

<p>President of a Sustainability Club. Treasurer for Math club. Vice President for Science Bowl Club. Vice President of Ping Pong Club (yes I know very asian).</p>

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<p>My thoughts, of course, are based upon my own experience during the application process upto enrolling in Princeton Class of 2103.</p>

<p>First of all, I have to say that your “credentials” are very impressive. You must be a busy person. But, I really took what one of my friends (who is currently at MIT and a goldmedalist in IMO) said: that along side the great test scores, gpa, clubs, etc etc… find something that will truly distinguish you. Find something that you are really interested in, some spark within you that leads you to pursue something with your heart; I think that is what Princeton is looking for, not necessarily awards, etc (although they are important as well). </p>

<p>But my advice is very empirical, it is based upon my own unique experience. I do not really have much awards, my SAT score was a mere 2200, my gpa was a 4.18 and I was interested in science. But I think I was able to share in my essay, something that I lived for, the pursuit of my own original ideas. Although I am not saying you should do the same, the best advice I can give you is to not worry too much about your chances (you have a good chance) but rather find something that truly clicks with you and pursue it with your heart’s fullest. I know this sounds a bit corny, but I don’t know how else to say it effectively lol. </p>

<p>In the end, it is your quality of thought and curiosity that matters and will drive you to your goals. And this can only be developed with the sincerity, passion and curiosity from you. And I think then you will go through the college applications process with no regrets. </p>

<p>Maybe what I said was really obvious or trite. But this is what I’ve gained from my experience. Have a nice summer. Peace</p>

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<p>What s/he said! There isn’t a way to predict chances! Just do your best, show interest where you want interest, and enjoy senior year :)</p>

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<p>Everything you have is great. Flip of the coin.</p>

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<p>volleyforlife, I loved your advice. Yes I think you hit it on the spot, I know that awards and test scores are not everything. I guess i spent much of my junior year experimenting with what I like, whether it be economics or science. in the end I loved them all, except maybe science bit more. I will definitely work on going for my passions, thanks!</p>

<p>other advice is still, of course, very welcomed :)</p>