blackgamma12

I'm looking for anything you can offer to improve my chances of getting in to Princeton, or any comments in general

I've taken the IB Diploma, and have the following grades:
SL English-6
SL Economics-7
SL French-6
HL Chemistry-7
HL Biology-7
HL Mathematics-7
and 3 additional bonus points for my essays...A total of 43 points.

SAT's- 780- Writing 790-Mathematics 800- Critical Reading
I'm in the top 1% of a graduating class of 512 students.

I've been an active member in the community, being a tutor, and helping set
up a hygiene school...In total I have 500+ volunteer hours.

I've been grade 10, 11, and 12 representative for a Tsunami Relief Organization, and a member of Free the Children, and Badminton team.

I have achieved a black belt in karate, and RCM 8 in piano, and Rep Soccer for 1 year. I have also been a National winner in a poetry writing contest for 2 years.

I am a legacy student as well. Any posts are greatly appreciated!

nikhil3

you have a very good chance og gettting in because since you are a legacy student it already doubled your chances than a regular student. As for deciding it is still tentative because your reccomendation letters, and essay are vital factors in the decision.

blackgamma12

bump............

Sci-Fry

Wow, very promising IB scores, and combined with your SAT you seem to have a good chance...

blackgamma12

thank you...would sending in an audio CD of my piano playing give me an advantage?

Ealgian

You academics are beyond awesome, even though 3 are SLs. Fact: SLs don't really count. A 7 on Bio is incredible, though. (Makes me very envious LOL!) I do have some cautions, however.

Community service: Never, ever about the hours. "Committment Hours" is what they should call them.

National/State Awards/Distinctions: A little empty, considering your academic talent.

Since you're a legacy student, I assume that both of your parents are very well educated and have respectable careers. Is this true? If so, the fact that you have not listed any work experience is a big turn-off. Priviledged legacy student who's never washed dishes in a mom-and-pop or never stood at a cash register for 8 hours? Hmmm...

My big piece of advice would be for you to NOT depend too much upon your academics or community service. Certainly, your scores are to be VERY MUCH commended; however, since you're probably better off than most, it's much more understandable. Basically, take NOTHING for granted. Don't forget to EXPLAIN the extent of your ECs as well.

BTW, if you have the $$, hire a college counselor.

blackgamma12

Actually, two of my uncles and two of my grandparents went to Princeton, and I mentioned one in my essay; none of my parents went to Princeton, though they both have respectable occupations. And no, I did not hire a college counsellor AT ALL.