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newyorka · 06-14-2008, 10:37 PM

Well, ther are many top schools competing for the trophy of top 5, I'll assume you mean you go to one of: Andover, St. Paul's, Exeter, Hotchkiss, Choate...I'd say the ivies will be tough for you if you're not hooked.

The reasons: Many of your classmates have way higher scores (have you looked at your scores compared to your school on CB? 740 math was 50% at mine, 800 CR was 93%!), many are legacies, many are recruited athletes, many are the most qualified URMs in the Country. I went to a similar but day school and the unhooked suffer.

Barely top quintile, I'd say don't expect to get into your list. Youm may make a couple with higher scores, but you have heavy competition.

The good news is the next level down will great you with open arms: Tufts, Northwestern, Mudd, Colgate are schools where you'll have a good shot IMO.

06-14-2008, 10:37 PM	#24
newyorka Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 440	Well, ther are many top schools competing for the trophy of top 5, I'll assume you mean you go to one of: Andover, St. Paul's, Exeter, Hotchkiss, Choate...I'd say the ivies will be tough for you if you're not hooked. The reasons: Many of your classmates have way higher scores (have you looked at your scores compared to your school on CB? 740 math was 50% at mine, 800 CR was 93%!), many are legacies, many are recruited athletes, many are the most qualified URMs in the Country. I went to a similar but day school and the unhooked suffer. Barely top quintile, I'd say don't expect to get into your list. Youm may make a couple with higher scores, but you have heavy competition. The good news is the next level down will great you with open arms: Tufts, Northwestern, Mudd, Colgate are schools where you'll have a good shot IMO. Last edited by newyorka; 06-14-2008 at 10:43 PM.