Chances at Harvard

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>I am applying to Harvard RD jus wondering wat u guys think my chances are</p>

<p>SAT1:1490 740m 750v
First place in class for 2 years at the #1 private school in trinidad. straight A average.</p>

<p>converted GPA: 3.8
6 grade 1s at cxc o’levels
High distinction at Australian Math Olymppiad
training for IMO</p>

<p>EC:
President of swim team
tresurer of junior jaycee(community action group)
Junior Bankers president
President of Intamural sports commitee. 2004
President of DEbate/English club 2002-2003
Active church member
Speak 3 and a half languages English spanish french and a little japanese
Verse at Piano Forte GRADE 5</p>

<p>Sports
Soccer
Swimming: National champion at 100m breaststroke 1:07.56
travelled with national team to various regional and international competitions</p>

<p>Lots of community service due to junior jaycee activity</p>

<p>So with my stats is it at all possible to get in
Really concerned about this</p>

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<p>I had a stress fracture on my knee and had to stay out da pool for 6 months since january…so I dunno if im in good enough shape to swim with the big boys in USA but… anyways</p>

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<p>come on guys i ned some help pleeeeeeessssssseeeee</p>

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<p>I think you are competitive.</p>

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<p>i agree. emphasize the swimming.</p>

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<p>there is an essay topic that asks u to describe the activity that has most meaning in ur life. pre wrote 2 essays for this topic…1 about swimming and one about my involvement in the junior jaycees a group that helps orphan children they are both well written but i thought i would put the one about the jaycees since it really was very close top my hurt. what do u guys think an adcom would prefer to hear about??</p>

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<p>oh yeah plus i am a URM</p>

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<p>Leadership looks good, and academic stats look pretty good. Your overall chance looks good- just make that essay very good!</p>

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<p>i’m sure you’ve heard this before…but don’t go by what you think they “would prefer”…just pick the one you feel more strongly about…that is bound to be better!</p>

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<p>wow…1:07 is national champ’s time in trinidad, I had a friend that didn’t make it past sectionals with 1:08 :-P. Anyways, you seem competitive, URM helps, I’m sure, as well.</p>

<p>But still…not to belittle you, that’s a great time, I was down to 1:11 sophomore year, took last year off, and first race of the season had a 1:15.37…blah, but not too bad for only 4-5 days of practice and almost two years taken off :stuck_out_tongue: .</p>

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<p>thats in the 13-14 age group werd. but my times have really dropped since my injury I’m not even sure that i can do ur 1:15.</p>

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<p>werd good to see another swimmer on CC.</p>

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<p>Any athletes applying to harvard</p>

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<p>o well any more opinions</p>

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<p>Noooooo… don’t bump your thread up anymore; it makes me depressed to see it. You have a great chance, and you’ll probably be accepted on Tuesday. Just don’t bump it up anymore! Please; do it so that I don’t go insane this weekend!</p>

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<p>sorry college person im nervous tooo lol even though im RD which makes me more nervous</p>

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<p>Uhm, I don’t see why you can’t include both essays. I’m applying to Harvard as a recruited athlete–I did my main essay and then submitted an additional essay on my sport.</p>

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<p>good idea thats wat i did…lol</p>

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<p>“DAMN GUYs my heart goes out to all those who didnt getin into dartmouth, don’t worry I’m sure there is a lil community college that wants you”</p>

<p>This could be your future dorm-mate!? Is this a “Harvard-Man?”</p>

<p>Let the Adcoms decide.</p>

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<p>Kerron…that was not nice. You ought to post a brief and heartfelt apology over there. If nothing else, let karma be your guide.</p>