I applied early to Yale, but I my other top choices are Princeton, Stanford, Duke, U Penn, and Northwestern. Those aren’t the only other schools that I applied to, but can someone rate my chances of getting in from 1 to 10, one being the worst and 10 being the best?
Scores:
SAT I: 1600
SAT II: 790 writing, 720 Bio, 710 Math IC, 700 US History
GPA: 4.54
top 5% of class, i don’t have my exact ranking
APs:
AP Language/Composition (5)
AP US History (5)
AP Biology (5)
I’m currently taking Physics, AP Literature, AP French, AP Calculus AB, AP Government (not including electives)
Awards and such:
U Penn Book Award (11)
National Merit Semifinalist (12)
Principal’s Honor Roll (6 semesters)
California Scholarship Federation (6 semesters)
School French Award (9, 11)
Director’s award (performing arts, 10)
Extra Curriculars:
Temple youth group (founder, religious and cultural vice presidant)
Temple choir (5 years)
teacher and volunteer at religious school (volunteer and student for 7 years, teacher for 2)
participant and advisory board member in a teen program at my temple
Madrigal Singers (top school choir, presidant, 11-12)
Minnesingers (another school group, 10)
private voice lessons (7 years) I sent a cd with classical voice audition pieces on it to most schools
piano (6 years)
cello (6 years)
participated in the school musical last year (Pirates of Penzance)
School Orchestra (9)
Swimming (9, 10)
Water polo (10)
Summer Activities:
National Jewish Leadership Camp (10, 11)
Berklee in LA Summer Music Program (11)
Jewish Youth trip to Israel (5 weeks, 12)
I also want to be a cantor, which is a part of the Jewish clergy. My essays focus on this and I’m counting on it to differentiate myself, because there are very few people that want to be clergy members. The two great passions of my life are Judaism and singing, so most of the essays I have submitted focus on how my aspirations connect to my passions and how I’ve been devoted to them for all of my life.
I would greatly appreciate anyone who’s willing to take the time to give me a little feedback. Thanks!
Rachel