What are my chances of Ivy admittance?

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<p>My dream school is Columbia University and I just want someone to give me a general idea of my chances of getting in Columbia (and all the other schools on my list.)</p>

<p>I'm a junior in high school.</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.54
Unweighted GPA: 3.94
Taking the ACT in two days, but all my practice tests have consistently yielded between 31 and 33.
Not taking the SAT
I'll have taken 15 honors classes and 6 AP classes, including what's on my schedule for next year as a senior.
Class rank so far: 16 out of 370 (top 4% of the class)</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Dedicated piano student for ten years (won a couple city-wide competitions, and a couple state competition awards, and lots of awards from the studio I learn at)
Committed participant of an archery club (won 3rd in state, a couple more awards for tournaments, and a couple awards given by the club I shoot for.)
Monthly volunteer at the soup kitchen
Weekly volunteer at the hospital (I've volunteered about 110 hours so far)
Member of the Junior Volunteer Leadership Team at the hospital (contributed about 50 hours to the hospital through the activities the Leadership Team plans.)
Active participant of a school community service club for the third year (and will be participating again next year)
Piano player and singer for my Youth Group Worship Band
National Honor Society
National French Honor Society
National Tri-M Music Honor Society</p>

<p>And I'm not sure if this counts, but I figure skated from age four to about seventh or eighth grade and won tons of awards here too...? It's not during high school so I'm not sure if this holds any credit.</p>

<p>Over the course of my high school years, I've dedicated about 200 hours to community service.
I plan on going on a mission trip this summer; if not, I'm going to get a summer job.</p>

<p>Okay, so that's my "resume." This is my list of schools:</p>

<ol>
<li>Columbia University</li>
<li>University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)</li>
<li>Colorado College/Barnard College</li>
<li>University of Michigan</li>
<li>New York University (NYU)</li>
<li>Cornell University</li>
<li>Princeton University</li>
<li>Stanford University (actually, don't bother with this one; I know it's a huge stretch. I'm only applying because my parents want me to.)</li>
<li>University of Pennsylvania</li>
</ol>

<p>Thank you so much! </p>

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<p>Unless your school lacks APs, 6 is somewhat light if it is inclusive of the senior year. Honors courses, really aren’t too significant. From your UW GPA it appears you got two B’s. What year were those?
For some of the upper tier schools on the list (Princeton, Columbia, etc.), you’re going to need at LEAST a 33. I’d aim for 33 OR UP (up is good too :))-- this is for the Ivy league schools. For the others, 32+!</p>

<p>You should take subject tests: Math II + an AP science you’re in + the history class you’re taking? (maybe Lit if you’re into that…)</p>

<p>Your activities are decent. The only thing that stands out is piano and your archery. Those are pretty intriguing, but realize that there are applicants with activities that are far stronger (in the eyes of an admissions officer, at least). Because these schools have so many applicants with high stats, they distinguish with activities. That could be a weakness for you. Keep in mind, what I’m saying is for the Ivy league school and Stanford. For the others, you’re golden!
Really? Are the “honor societies” actually activities? </p>

<p>You only present yourself from 9th grade on. 7th and 8th grade won’t matter.</p>

<p>Colleges don’t care about the # of hours, they care how you SPENT them. Don’t count hours. That won’t even go on your app. You’ll simply be putting a rough estimate of how many hours a week, and how many weeks a year.</p>

<p>Overall, all of the Ivy league schools are mid reaches.
Assuming you perform well on the ACT (32+) and perform reasonably well in school this semester, the others seem like matches.
You need safeties, though. You can’t apply to top tier schools expecting an acceptance. YOU NEED OPTIONS.</p>

<p>Good luck. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to message me.</p>