I sent out applications to Harvard, Dartmouth, Cornell and Columbia University. Based on the below information, can you please tell me if you think I will be accepted:
4.38 GPA
2030 on SAT
recieved the presidential award for outstanding academic excellence numerous times.
in my schools high honor roll.
In Science Olympiad, Newspaper, French, and Chess Club (which i created and president of)
in cume lade society
have 532 hours of community service (needed 120)
have great recommendations after working with pharmacists over the past 3 summers.
In advanced studio art, band and exclusive jazz band (piano)
scored 91/100 on NYSSMA.
Thank you for your responses.
2007-10-13 11:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by ballinsohard12 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If possible, tell me if you know anyone who went to these schools or administrators at those schools so i basically know how accurate your answer really is!
2007-10-13 11:30:09 · update #1
Taranto:
I can easily prove i'm in the clubs and extra cirricular. I got the Upper School Principal, dean and other teachers to sign forms to prove so!
2007-10-13 11:37:02 · update #2
It looks like you are in the right ballpark. Your GPA is where it should be. Your SATs are a bit lower than average though. Around 75-85% of those admitted at those schools have higher SAT scores.
While you are qualified to get into those schools -- being qualified and getting in are two different things. Harvard only accepts 8% of its applicants. If you assumed that 50% of those who apply are qualified (and I think it is higher), then 84% of qualified applicants will be rejected.
You need to do something to set yourself apart. It is nice that you have lots of extracurriculars -- but since they are not easily verifyable and are easily padded, I suspect that schools don't put that much weight on them as people think.
Your admissions essays are critical and may be the determining factor.
Bottom line -- I would be shocked if you got into all of them, think you may get into one or two and would not be surprised if you didn't get into any of them. Cornell is the most likely to accept you. Harvard is the least likely.
You will, however, get into some good school. Good luck.
2007-10-13 11:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...sounds like you've got a good chance! Good luck!
2007-10-13 11:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For sure
2007-10-13 12:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by lisa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're in
2007-10-13 11:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋