chance me? (JUNIOR)

rdeng2614
Tue, 05 May 2015 21:41:03 +0000

If that’s the case, then I guess you should be fine.
Safeties generally mean that you can absolutely afford them, there is an auto admit which you qualify for (not necessary to be a safety), and higher than 50% admit rate.
I don’t know much about Pitt/Penn State but if what you’re saying is true, then you have nothing to worry about.

It’s going to be hard for you to be admitted into the Ivies. You have a lower than average GPA and SAT scores for Ivies (Ivy league average is 3.8-3.9 GPA, and their average SAT is about a 2200).

It also seems like your school is not the most competitive (nobody in your school ever passing AP Chem which is a little shocking) so your chances are definitely not very good with a 3.7.

It’s definitely possible that you get in though. I would say pick one and apply Early Decision (if you can pay), it will boost your chances by a decent margin. Also, only pick one Ivy League level school so you can really work those essays to the best of your ability. If your stats aren’t competitive, then try to make it up with outstanding essays (which is why you should only apply to one Ivy (or similar) school so you only have one school’s essays to worry about).