What are my chances...? Please help!!!

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<p>Hi, my name is David and I'm currently a Junior and I've finished the first semester. I am wondering about my chances of going into colleges of the Ivy League, especially UPenn or Yale, or other universities such as Duke or Northwestern. Please give me honest, accurate and detailed feedback please... I had some ups and downs during my high school career so far, and there are two C's so I'm beginning lose hope in my dream of getting into an Ivy League school, so please be honest, and give your thoughts on my chances of getting accepted. Thanks you very much. ^^</p>

<p>My Classes: (First Semester Grade, Second Semester Grade, Final Grade)</p>

<p>Freshman:
Geometry - B,C,B
Spanish 2: B,A,A
Chemistry 1: B (These are just one semster courses)
English 9: B,A,A
World History: A,A,A
Writing 1: B,B,B
Biology 1: A
Communication Arts: B
Old Testament Survey (Bible Class): A
Strings Orchestra: B,A,A</p>

<p>Sophmore:
Algebra 2 with Trig: B,B,B
Spanish 3: A,A,A
Physics 1: A
Biology 2: A
English 10: A,A,A
Writing 2: A,A,A
Strings Orchestra: B,A,A
New Testament Survey: A
US History: A,A,A
Fitness for Life: A</p>

<p>Junior:
IB Math SL: C
IB Spanish SL: B
IB Biology HL: A
IB A1 English HL: A
IB Chemistry HL: A
Advanced Communication Arts: A
IB ITGS HL: A</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars (So far):
Varsity Soccer: 10th, 11th -> Will do it in 12th grade
Varsity Volleyball: 11th -> Will do it in 12th grade
Forensics and Debate: 9th, 10th, 11th -> Will do it in 12th grade
Amnesty International: 10th, 11th -> Will do it in 12th grade
Student Council Class Representative: 11th -> Will do it in 12th grade</p>

<p>Will the C's just kill my chances...? What if I improve al of second semster of Junior year and the all of senior year? Will I still have chance..? I'm also desiring to apply for early action or decision as well, so what are my chances? I think that I have a pretty rigorous schedule especially with my 4 HL classes and 2 SL classes in IB in my Junior year (but I'm not doing an IB diploma, I'm just doing the IB Certificate with the rigorous classes), and so will the colleges notice that and will they desire a better grade in easier classes or a lower grade in more rigorous classes? Thank you so much again everyone!</p>

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<p>At least you are on an upward trend. If you get really high test scores those will definitely help re-balance everything.
I dont think they are ruling you out, but make sure you keep the trend going upwards and do well on your essays and tests. NO ONE. And I repeat NO ONE is a shoe-in for any of the ivys. Just do your best and hope for the best as well.</p>

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<p>people with cs do get accepted to ivy league universities, but you definitely have to show something to offset some of those grades. it is good that you have an upward trend in your grades, but try and get really goods scores on your tests. stellar essays and commitment and leadership in your ecs will definitely improve your chances</p>