Chance Me Please?

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>Lives in northeast</p>

<p>Gets straight A’s and A-'s
Freshman- All Honors
Sophomore - 3 AP’s
Junior - 4 AP’s
Senior - 4 or 5 AP’s</p>

<p>Sending About 4-5 SAT II scores, ranging 680-760 (Atleast 3 will be over 700)
SAT I - 2100</p>

<p>Studied French and Spanish (Taken to the AP level in both classes)
Recruited Division I XC and Track Runner</p>

<p>Community Service
Trains and coaches elementary and middle school kids about track and field
Is a sex peer educator to younger kids
Leadership position in Honor Society </p>

<p>Summer
Summer Track camp Counselor
Attended some biology summer camps
Attended some track summer camps</p>

<p>I want to major in biology and I was born and grew up in New York. I’m a black female.</p>

<p>I know my test scores aren’t that great, but I’m hoping my athlete status and grades can make up for it.</p>

<p>Please be honest and try to give advice about what I can do to improve. I’m interested in a lot of the ivies and other very selective schools.</p>

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<p>Wow, seems great so far. Why do you want to apply to Harvard?</p>

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<ol>
<li> Good biology and medical program</li>
<li> Able to pick most of classes, not a lot of required classes</li>
<li> Good track and XC program</li>
<li> Available internships and study abroad (summer)</li>
<li> Diverse student body</li>
<li> Cold temperature</li>
<li> Nice dorms</li>
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<p>Nice stats.</p>

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<p>Usually that is a deterrent.</p>

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<p>As a recruited XC/track runner and an URM, I’d say your chances aren’t bad at all.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys for the comments!</p>