Can I get into Yale?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I am going into my sophomore year, so this is a little bit early. Right now, I have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) and am taking all of the honors classes that my school has available. I am a year ahead in math, I will have completed Calculus II by my senior year. I go to a small but prestigious private school, known to have some of the best academics in the state. By Junior year I should have a leadership role in an activity, probably one more by senior year. Last summer I was an intern on a nationally-know ballot measure in my state, and this summer I’m managing the campaign of a very powerful city councilperson in the largest town in the state. I’ve taken a few SAT practice tests, and have gotten in the high 700s in all 3 sections. Sports are not my forte, and I’m not on any teams (I just do PE). I am from Maine, and both of my parents went to Yale, as well as one of my grandparents. Am I on track to get into Yale? Any ideas on improving my chances?</p>

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<p>Too early…WAY TOO EARLY! ANYONE has a chance as long as they manage a good GPA, join clubs, lead clubs, and get good SAT|ACT scores. If you fit into all of these categories then you have hope. But people with 4.0 2300 get rejected so its based on luck? Lol good luck young sir</p>

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<p>I would say that you have a pretty good shot. The thing that will push you over the top is the fact that both parents plus a grandparent went to Yale. Legacies have a better chance.</p>

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<p>looks like your good. Double legacy, good standardized test scores, good GPA, ok ECs. You still never know though. Ivies are crapshoots… But good luck!</p>

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<p>Two things: We need to know exactly what courses you’re taking and what courses you plan on taking. You sound like a fairly average -> above average student to me which is not what a school like Yale is looking for. They try to find the kid that is just absolutely extraordinary.</p>

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<p>In addition, I may be wrong, but I would think that Maine isn’t particularly a competitive state/ area when it comes to ivy admissions. That probably will also help you out some.</p>

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<p>Be sure to figure out what it is that you like so much about Yale, then do some research to find less competitive schools like Yale. Obviously the legacy draw can’t be replicated, but maybe you can find some schools for your list which are not under 7% in acceptance.</p>

<p>Agree with previous posts – the most important thing now is to work hard and see what your grades and scores actually turn out to be so you can plan a strategy accordingly.</p>