<p>I would like to know if it is possible to be accepted to an ivy league school, Stanford, Emory, and/or Georgetown with these credentials:
-4.5 Weighted GPA (straight A’s and 11 AP courses by senior year)
-rank: 2nd out of 312 students
-President of FBLA and Treasurer of Debate Club…and various other clubs/sports
-great letters of recommendation and hopefully a great essay as well
-various summer programs including a 3-week business internship
-work part-time at a nursing home
*SAT scores around 1800
*SAT Subject Test scores around 600
…I understand these scores are very low (I’m considering taking the ACT) and I am working hard to raise them, but after reading A is for Admission, I am nervous about my chances!</p>
<p>you should still apply, but I highly doubt you will get into those selective schools.</p>
<p>Well remember, the scores aren’t everything. That being said, they still do count for something. You basically will probably have to save the world between now and April if you wanted to get in with an 1800. I know that’s kind of mean - but yeah I def advise taking the ACT and boosting it for a better shot in that department. Otherwise, your transcript should look pretty good and that definitely matters more than the scores. Always keep that in mind! Don’t be afraid of applying though - because then you know for sure you won’t get in! And even if you wind up not getting in don’t sweat it! You’re still intelligent and will probably be incredibly successful.</p>
<p>Emory is a possibility, the others look unlikely–but schools do take a holistic approach nowadays, so remember to focus on the positive. </p>
<p>Think of it this way–everybody expected the Patriots to win the Super Bowl last year, and they led the game with less than 2 minutes to play, but the other guys (NY Giants) won the prize. The same thing applies to you–things may seem to be against you, but you have skills and drive and ambition and determination–so make sure these schools see those qualities come through in your application and in your follow-up activities–and maybe you’ll be the “winner” in the application process.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>