Worth Applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>I'm on the fence about whether or not to apply. I obviously know it would a huge reach at best, but is being accepted at all feasible? Is it worth the money to apply?</p>

<p>Planning to major in Government/Polical Science.</p>

<p>White Male
Public School
GPA: 96.5/100
Rank: 7 of 318
SAT: CR 770, M 710, W 730
Assume Subject Tests in mid 700s
ACT: 33</p>

<p>Awards:
Siemens Competition Regional Finalist
Siemens Competition Semi-Finalist (different year)
Summa Cum Laude - National Latin Exam
Conference Scholar Athlete
Won some local debate tournaments</p>

<p>ECs:
Student Council - Vice-President, Ambassador of the Student Body, Founded the Department of Student Advocacy
Debate Team - Co-Captain
Golf Team - Captain
Science Research - Stuff with electrostatic solar sails, used for siemens
School newspaper - reporter, page editor
National Latin Honor Society - Consul (Co-President)
Youth Group Steering Committee
4 summer missions trips: 240 hours total
National Honor Society: tutored a few hours a week
Work: Umpire and Landscaping</p>

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<p>Go for it!</p>

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<p>you win. go for it. this is a crazy award.</p>

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<p>Well actually Siemens Regional Finalist is a step above Semi-Finalist.</p>

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<p>sometimes I wish i could combine my app with someone elses. with my gpa+sat, and your ECs, we’d be unstoppable lol.</p>

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<p>@gensis, I’d trade my ECs for your gpa/sat. Do you think my gpa/sat is a hindrance?</p>

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<p>don’t do it. one more place for everyone else! :)</p>

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<p>Haha @impetuous, is that encouragement or am I reading too much into your response?</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure that your wonderful extracurricalers are better than mine, and your gpa is nothing to scoff at. I would trade my 2400+ 3.9 in a heartbeat.</p>

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<p>the common(average) admit score of a princeton admit is 2218 (Exact Average) according to the commonapp. You’re a competitive applicant and have a great chance.</p>