Yale SCEA Chances

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<p>hi, I'm currently finishing up my junior year in high school and planning on applying ED to Yale this fall. I was wondering if anyone could look at my stats and tell me whether or not I have a chance at getting in. I know everyone's chances are pretty slim, but if you could just tell me if I'm on the right track, that'd be great. </p>

<p>GPA uw: 3.8
Class rank: 25/400 as of now
SAT: First time: 670 math, 670 reading, 690 writing
Second time: 640 math, 730 reading, 800 writing
Superscore: 2200</p>

<pre><code> US History SAT l: 770
*haven't taken any others yet, hope to score 750+
</code></pre>

<p>EC's: National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Cross Country - Captain and All-State
Indoor track - Captain
Outdoor track - possibly Captain (the season just ended and we haven't found out yet)
Young Republicans
Write opinion articles for school paper
Selected as a tutor at my school's writing center
Volunteer at hospital in the summer </p>

<p>Teacher rec's: Should be very good. I'm asking my AP US history teacher and AP Lit teacher. I have very good relationships with them and have done very well in their classes. </p>

<p>Counselor rec: Will hopefully be good. I visit her relatively often to discuss grades, what classes I should take, etc. </p>

<p>Essays: plan on writing good essays, haha. </p>

<p>Interview: scheduled for one this summer </p>

<p>Awards: AATG National German Exam award sophomore + junior year
Southern Connecticut Conference All Academic team XC, indoor track, and Outdoor track</p>

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<p>oh also, I’m a Caucasian male. </p>

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<p>0% for ED at Yale as it doesn’t exist.
Assuming you meant SCEA I wouldn’t say much higher, high reach.</p>

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<p>yep that’s what I meant. any advice though? </p>

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<p>I’d say this is a pretty average, if not below average profile of a yale applicant. Your GPA is okay and so is your SAT. Though, don’t get discouraged because most universities in America would perceive you as someone who has been very successful throughout their time in high school. However, this is Yale we’re talking about and the kids who have been accepted to this highly prestigious school have some phenomenal stats and accomplishments.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response. I know Yale is an extreme reach even for the best students, so I know I have close to no chance and much of it will come down to pure luck. Oh and I forgot to mention i’ll have taken 8 ap’s by the end of senior year. Sophomore: AP US Junior: AP euro, AP lit, AP gov Senior: AP psychology, AP chem, AP German, and Brit Lit ECE </p>

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<p>Closing discussion since the OP has a comprehensive WAMC post in that forum.</p>

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