Chances? I'll be sure to chance back! (ED Applicant for Class of 2020)

What schools are you applying to? You posted this in the Columbia 2020 thread, so for columbia I would say it’s a high reach. You do have a chance, but that’s an ultra competitive application process. If you applied ED it would help a little, but you should be aware that it’s going to be a pretty expensive tuition.

Your grades and standardized test scores are stellar (congrats!!), but when applying to top tier schools like ivies, that isn’t really that much of an asset, because you’re competing with kids who did identically, or even better than you.

It’s going to come down to your ECs and essays. Your ECs are pretty solid, they show both well roundedness and focus, as well as commitment. If you can nail your essays, you have a good chance at most of the high tier schools. Writing about your experiences as being a gay student in high school could make for a really strong essay if you play it right.

Good luck, and congrats. You obviously worked your butt off these past few years.
I’d appreciate it if you chanced me back! http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1790266-chance-me-will-chance-back.html?new=1