I'm an African-American 15 year old high school junior in
Inglewood and I would love to go to UCLA. However, I would also like to see if I can get into Stanford or Harvard
4.47 GPA (Valedictorian of School)
220 on PSAT
34 on ACT
Academic Decathlon
MESA
Tutoring
2007-03-14 16:54:23 · 5 answers · asked by Chris O 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Holy crap! UCLA is as sure as realistically possible. It's primarily GPA and ACT score.
Stanford and Harvard on the other hand... possible, but no sure thing. It's not a sure thing for pretty much everyone. Extra currics aren't bad, but they don't stand out that much. I hope your letters of rec say you're the smartest kid they've ever come across.
Being african american helps a little bit. Do you come from a disadvantaged home? Single parent household? Parents making under $60,000? Better if under $40,000? That would really help swing things your way if you got that into your application somehow. Yes, I know Inglewood isn't the best area, but that doesn't mean you have a poor and messed up family.
Still, I'd definitely feel hopeful towards Stanford and Harvard.
2007-03-14 17:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definetly will.
you have awsome grades and you stand apart from most other students.
i am positive ull get in to ucla, stanford, or harvard with success.
good luck!
2007-03-14 17:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you're more than good enough!! from what you provided, it's definitely worth a try. after all, what've you got to lose?
2007-03-14 17:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeh! Just don't let things slide these next few years like my son did...........Promise me!
2007-03-14 17:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by blue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're smart enough, good enough, and, dog gone it, people like you!
2007-03-14 17:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋