What are my odds into ivies?

I just calculated my kid’s unweighted GPA. Looks like it was a 3.6. Weighted (school adds 0.5 for honors/AP classes, which virtually all of his were) was 4.18. I suspect that class rank was top 10%, maybe top 5%. Good suburban school district, economically and racially/ethnically diverse - about 1/3 URM, but my kid is not - white male, not first gen to college. Very strong achievement in music. Not legacy. Strong letters. ACT 36. Kid was admitted EA to Harvard this year.

So I would NOT automatically discourage someone with an UW GPA of 3.75 from applying, if they have always taken the toughest classes, and have other strong evidence of leadership, and achievement, which the OP does have.

Can I have some more info?

1.) Are you at a public or private hs?
2.) Can you give me the breakdown of your SAT?
3.) You’ve qualified for all-state orchestra. Has this final competition happened yet in your state or is the area-level or regionals the highest competition you’ve made it to? (Trying to figure out your level of talent without hearing you.) Would you say you are top-conservatory level? Be honest.
4.) Legacy status?
5.) How many languages do you speak? (Yes, this is still relevant for programs like Huntsman, etc., so I’m asking it. Not a requirement, but it’s a nice thing to have.)
6.) Are you able/capable of writing the hell out of this application?

Suggestion: I’d take linear alg, multivariable calc or differential equations instead of choosing AP Stats. I’d take AP Stats as one of your electives senior year, but I wouldn’t replace any of these math suggestions with AP Stats. This is only my suggestion. I realize some people on here will freak at this suggestion.

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When your GPA is weighted, it becomes around a 4.2. Does your school offer an extra 0.5 for honors/AP, or does it offer a full point extra for honors/AP?

If it’s an extra 0.5, then your GPA is just about the same as my son’s, who just got into Harvard EA. He had very strong music achievement and a 36 ACT, but you have pretty strong music achievement, plus SO many other strong EC achievements. Depending upon what you can do before applying next fall, I think that you could put together an application that might get you into a top school.

Maybe attending a summer program or taking a course at a conservatory prep would help develop your music skills, and help with admission too. Or do something further to develop your other interests. You do not have to be a music major to benefit from a music supplement: all schools need excellent players.