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Old 11-07-2009, 10:13 PM   #1
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Someone please chance me?

Hi, I'm having an anxiety attack and would really like others' honest opinions, please.
I'd like to know my chances of getting into Princeton University and Georgetown University.

Academics
GPA = 98.218 weighted (4.0 according to a conversion chart online)
SAT: (1st time) 720 math, 720 crit reading, 800 writing
(2nd time) 680 math, 700 crit reading, 800 writing
SAT 2s = 650 chem, 660 us history
I took 3 more, since I wasn't ready when I took these 2
Courses all honors level when available and "college level" French this and last year
AP Courses: World History, US History, Chem, Calc AB, Physics B, Lit
Mastery on all NYS Regents exams (including the Greek exam)

Extracurriculars:
Student Organization
Spring Musicals
French Club (secretary last year)
Fall Play
Bella Acapella (auditions required for entry, alto part for 3 yrs)
Greek dancing
Voice Lessons
Academic League, Chinese Club, Peer Leadership

Volunteer Work:
Assistant Teacher for Greek dancing (huge deal in my life. wrote my commonapp essay on it)
Vice President of GOYA in grades 10 and 11 (GOYA is a youth religious group that plans fundraisers, charity events, parties, dances, and activities as well as participates in a huge athletic tournament in the spring. we do a lot of volunteer work like visiting the elderly and wrapping gifts for the needy.)
Secretary of GOYA in grades 9 and 10
High School Graduation of Class of 2009 (Invited by assistant principal to be the driver of a special police department vehicle in order to transport elderly and disabled attendants to and from the parking lot. Also handed diplomas to the principal during the actual ceremony before they were given to the graduates.)
Tutor, Town of Orangetown Recycling Fair, Snack Bar during sports games, Setup for school dances, spirit week point counting committee

Athletics:
Soccer (Co-Captain of the Tappan Zee High School girls’ JV soccer team in 10th grade. Also plays for the U-19 Premier Flight team of the Northern Valley Travel Soccer Club, the Sts. Constantine and Helen GOYA team, and several different recreational teams.)
Winter and Spring Track and Field
GOYA Olympics (soccer, track and field, and volleyball. Awarded many gold, silver, and bronze medals for track events, and two gold medals with the soccer team in 10th and 11th grade.)

Award and Honors:
Leave Replacement Interview Committee (Invited twice by the assistant principal to interview potential leave replacements for several English teachers. Worked with the vice principal, three teachers, and a PTA representative to determine the final candidates.)
John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival (Continued to the Metropolis level (semi-finals), the level preceding the Archdiocese level (nationals), every year in this religious speech writing and presenting contest. At the Metropolis level was awarded with third place in 9th grade, second place in 10th grade, and third place in 11th grade.)
Area All-State Music Festival, All-County Music Festivals
NYSSMA All-State Solo Evaluations
Scored a 96 in 11th grade for All-State Level 6, a 93 in 10th grade for Level 5, and a 28 (perfect score) in 9th grade for Level 4.
Student Government (Delegate 9th grade, Secretary 10th grade, Treasurer 11th grade, and Delegate 12th grade.)
AP Scholar Award
National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, History Honor Society
Exceptional Honors
Top 20% of Class
Salutatorian of Graduating Greek School Class and various awards with graduation
MVP Award For GOYA Track and Field team.
Completed US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program
Published in school newspaper “Tapress”

Skills and Talents:
fluent in Greek, violin and piano

Background Info:
US natural citizen
Greek heritage (white?)
both parents got their masters at decent schools

I tried to condense and to refrain from explaining things but I couldn't help it at times.
Thank you in advance to anyone who replies!

Last edited by iheartmiles; 11-07-2009 at 10:14 PM. Reason: add tags
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Old 11-07-2009, 10:57 PM   #2
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You'll get rejected from Princeton, you'll most likely get into Georgetown. Apply for both ED.
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Old 11-07-2009, 11:39 PM   #3
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Princeton-high reach
Georgetown-match
My Chances for Brown??
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:22 AM   #4
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thanks for the feedback. sangwoo kim, what do you mean by high reach? a higher reach than normal?
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:24 AM   #5
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Can you chance me please?
Chance me for Villanova ED?
Thanks.
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Old 11-08-2009, 01:14 AM   #6
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Well, it's awesome to see a fellow Greek here

Princeton is a high reach for basically anyone. This means that it is a bit of a longshot for most people, otherwise called a "crapshoot" where you cannot truly predict the expected result.

"Reach" is where the applicant still is by no mean a sho-in, and competition still will be fierce. It means that you are in the same boat as the majority of applicants, kind of stuck in the middle.

I think Princeton is iffy, you're W GPA is [i]very[good], but your SAT, although great, is a tad low for this school. Then again, I really don't know that many other Greek kids who are applying to Princeton lol, especially with your passion for GOYA!

You guys have track and field for GOYA? We just have basketball for boys, volleyball for girls, and a Bible Bowl team. I am so amped for this season, I am [i]desperate[i/] for a title this year, we are very talented. GOYA is so much fun, as you can tell haha, you are very dedicated. Good luck
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