Chance a Sophomore for Ivies (and other elite schools) [MA resident, Ranked 2nd in class, 4.0 UW, 4.5 W, lower income; political science and/or computer science]

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Here is my opinion.

  1. I think you will be in a better place to know about these reach schools after 11th grade, and after you have taken the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. You want to do your best on that PSAT because if you get national merit Semifinalist status, that will open some doors for you in terms of merit aid (not at the reaches, but at other places).

  2. I think it’s great you want to have a leadership position in NHS, but really, NHS membership in general isn’t something that will move the needle in terms of admission to any college.

  3. The schools listed are all reaches…for anyone who applies. At this point…just do your personal best…and then see where you stand.

  4. Please make sure you have options that are affordable for your family.

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