Yale SEA?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am a native of Ann Arbor, so I am in state for Michigan. Also, my mom is on the faculty.

I want to apply to Yale, Upenn, Uchicago, Umich, and maybe some safeties. What other schools should I apply to?

I also have legacy at Yale (mom was on faculty, and I believe she got a degree there but I’m not sure)

Scores:
ACT: 35 (Eng:36 Math:35 Reading:36 Science:32)
PSAT: 1480/1520
National Merit Semifinalist
SAT: 1560
Subject Tests: Math II: 800 I will be taking more of these soon.
GPA: 4.0 (out of a 4.0 scale)

I have/am taking 6 APs, with 7 tests.

4 Ap Spanish
5 Calc AB
4 Chem
5 English Comp

Will be taking the AP Lit, AP Compsci, and AP Physics tests this year too.

Extra Curricular:
-I play for a recreational soccer team for the last 3 years
-Have been playing chess for nearly 10 years, have a rating of 1800.
-Strong showings at the state tournaments.
-I play classical guitar
-I am part of National Honor Society
-Member of my school’s SADD club (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
-Member of Link Crew, which helps incoming freshmen adjust to highschool. I don’t know if this matters, but I have not done very much with this club simply because it does not seem to be a very active club.
-Founder/President/Captain/First Board of my school’s Chess Club
-School didn’t have a team for some reason so I made it, and in our first tournament we placed second in the state, which was really unexpected. I also organize matches against other schools.
-Member of Peer to Peer, which creates programs at my school to raise awareness for Depression, de-stigmatize it, and help people get the resources they need to get help. This is a big part of my highschool career, and I am very proud of what I have accomplished. I could definitely write a good essay about this.
-I do a bit of photography, haven’t done much, but I upload my photos to Flickr and 500px.
-I speak English and Romanian fluently

Other:
-Participated in MMPC and AIME math competitions. Scored in the top 100 math students in Michigan.
-Took the State Level of the National Chemistry Exam, don’t know how I did yet.

Jobs:
-Over the summer of 10th grade I worked at a summer camp.

Volunteering:

  • I volunteer pretty infrequently at a volunteer Tap/Brew house that donates all profits to the homeless and helps create community gardens.
    -I am part of a volunteer club at schools where I restock food pantries and take care of children at certain programs.
    -I do about 3-4 hours of volunteering every week.
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From your other threads you indicated you are a junior. My advice is to focus on doing the best you can this school year, commit yourself to 2 of your ECs, and check your school’s Naviance for past results of students with similar numbers to yours. I like Parchment too.

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Find out if your mom is legacy at Yale or not. If you are not legacy then your chances at Yale are no better than anyone else.

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Even with legacy, Yale rejects 8 out of 10 legacies. You have very good grades and test scores but average ECs. A lot will depend on how you craft your essays and what your recommenders say about you. If your mom didn’t attend Yale, I would say your chances are no better than the average applicant. That’s just my humble opinion though. Hope you get in.