Would I have a decent chance at Yale? It's my dream..

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<p>I dont really follow Marsdens train of thought here. I think starting a nonprofit has potential to be a fantastic hook. Especially if you grow it into something real and get some praise from your community for it.</p>

<p>I actually think if your extracurriculars are set up the way you have them listed now youll stand a great chance. Keep in mind everyone looks for something different–some ivies want great, well rounded kids, and others want kids who truly excell in a certain category.</p>

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<p>Be yourself. Don’t chase activities to spruce up your resume. Chase things you love. </p>

<p>Apply and don’t count on getting in because it’s more of a lottery these days for kids who don’t have major hooks like being super athlete, minority, rich donor. That’s life. You’ll be fine wherever.</p>

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<p>Yale is my dream too, do you think I can get in ? This is my profile : <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/909747-can-i-get-into-nyu-yale.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/909747-can-i-get-into-nyu-yale.html&lt;/a&gt;
Thank you.</p>

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<p>Thank you, all of you! Hey MSauce- do you know any resources for starting a successful nonprofit? I’ve been looking for a while…Hopefully, I can find a mentor at my internship or summer program.</p>

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<p>Starting a non-profit is a huge project. I have no clue how you would go about it, but you’d want to find somewhere to draw resources from.</p>

<p>If your interests are in your community, I’d personally say run for school board on the campaign that you bring the perspective of a current student. That wouldn’t be completely original, but is a pretty rare hook regardless.</p>

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<p>Drawing resources… do you mean, advice or funds ?
That’s an awesome idea! I’ve never heard of any kid doing that… don’t have you have to be 18 to run for a position on a board? I’m a little confused by what you mean.</p>

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<p>@ctgirl628 I definitely agree with Marsden. Your profile suggest that you have a predisposition for literary studies. This would make you a really good candidate for a liberal arts college, of which there are many brilliant ones in the States. Your involvement with environmental activities also corroborates this. </p>

<p>Some schools to look at (some have already been named):</p>

<p>-Amherst
-Williams
-Swarthmore
-Reed
-Pomona
-Oberlin
-Sarah Lawrence
-Wellesley
-Wesleyan
-Bowdoin
and lots more, I’m sure.</p>