Worth Applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>Although I know many others have posted similar threads with questions about their chances, and I know that other members can't accurately predict anything for anyone because most of it, if not all, is luck. However, if there was any advice or possible "help" one could give, that would be appreciated. One thing I'd like to note is that my ECs aren't really numerous as others, so I feel quite out of place.</p>

<p>My chances at Princeton?</p>

<p>ACT: 35
English: 36
Math: 36
Reading: 34
Science: 35</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0 (unweighted) - 4.7 (weighted) - No Class Ranking At My School</p>

<p>3 AP Classes Soph Year, 6 AP Classes Junior Year, 6 AP Classes this Senior Year - Most rigorous at my school.</p>

<p>Soph:
AP Comp Sci
AP Euro
AP Phys B</p>

<p>Junior:
AP Macro
AP Micro
AP Calc BC
APUSH
AP Bio
AP Jnr Eng</p>

<p>Senior:
AP Phys C
AP Stats C
AP Latin Vergil
AP Chem
AP World Themes
AP Gov & Comp.</p>

<p>Strong Recommendation Letters, Several Awards in Model UN (MUN), Probably going to write a great essay...mostly on volunteering experiences, etc.</p>

<p>EC:
-President of Model UN (11th & 12th [this year]) - 70+ students...err don't know if that counts for anything at all...doubt it...
-300+ Volunteer hours (mostly in Southeast Asia such as India)
-Some work experience
-Student Leadership Academy
-Talented Young Mathematicians Program (9th & 10th)
-Freshman Mentor Program
-NHS (12th...forgot to apply 11th :( )</p>

<p>Don't know if race really matters anymore since all colleges say they don't base any admission on it but I'm Pakistani...and an immigrant...I doubt that changes anything.</p>

<p>I know many applicants are much more highly qualified, but putting myself through such a rigorous curriculum has made me need to limit my ECs. However I have devoted myself entirely to Model UN & volunteering for most of my high school career. Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Most definitely! Good luck.</p>

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<p>The easiest way to not get in is by not applying...you've got an impressive academic background. You've got every reason to apply. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I don't attend princeton but you should still go for it...really good stats, but then the EC's seem to be kinda mediocre. you should still apply though...why not?</p>

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<p>Sheikh78, I think you should apply. I visited Princeton a few years ago and it is a beautiful campus, rich in academic tradition, known as one of the premier elite universities with great scholars who like to teach. . .</p>

<p>My d is wanting to start a Model UN at her school. Any ideas?</p>

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<p>Don't worry too much about the number of ECs: it's quality, not quantity. Though you don't have any regional/state awards, if your overall application can reflect your passion for whatever you're passionate about, I think you definitely have a strong chance. The Pakistani aspect might actually help you for diversity purposes.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! :D I've decided to apply. I'm really passionate about Model UN since before my freshman year in high school, and I got the position of being President in my junior year so although that may not seem like much, it's a big deal to me :). Is there anything I can really do to make up for my mediocre ECs? Even though I know quality counts since I have invested most of my time as best as I could since my parents expect a 4.0 GPA (unw) from me...</p>

<p>BarristerDad118:
I would talk to the school about starting a new club and following the procedures to start one. I would recruit as many people as possible in order to gain widespread support. She would need to do a lot of work since it's hard to start a new club, especially when most people don't know what it's about. She could point to the fact that most colleges now have model un clubs themselves and host conferences. She could, in fact, hold a mock-conference at her school to show people what the club is all about. After doing that, using guidelines from a university's website (such as Brown's) for information on model un parliamentary procedure/rules, etc, she could educate the members and then eventually find a nearby high school that hosts their own model un conference. The biggest thing to note is that it will take a lot of work and you have to be extremely dedicated, even if the times are rough, she should have hope that it will work out. That's all I can say. Good Luck! :)</p>

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<p>^^^^ Thanks a bunch! I received some info from another poster on another thread about how to start a model UN club. It seems like anything that will broaden our students' horizons about the global arena should be worthwhile for all!</p>

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<p>I think you should apply. If you really love Model UN, (as you say, before 9th grade, now president) you might even want to consider having an essay or something describing your experience with it.
haha, i'm jealous. I was joining model U.N., then I moved... my new school would maybe have four students that join MUN :(</p>