<p>I’ve already written a rought draft of my personal essay and that’s exactly what it was about MediocreStudent! And I find the two last posts together funny. I think I may actually study for it though.</p>
<p>I’ve done a lot of research about Harvard admission this summer, so I’ll share some tips 
Okay so at Harvard, there’s an initial “gate” to filter out all the low-scoring students. With that ACT score, you are totally fine. Don’t waste the valuable few months you have studying to raise a number that won’t influence your application. After this gate, it’s who you are that comes into play.<br>
Just keep that in mind.</p>
<p>It said first gen. Does it mean neither of your parents attended college?</p>
<p>That should help you with Ivies since they reserve about 10% for first gen.</p>
<p>You do need one or two more SAT IIs.</p>
<p>Yes, neither of my parents attended college. And thanks for the advice collegeinfo!</p>
<p>Where is your second SAT Subject test?</p>
<p>Extremely high reach (if ORM)
Moderate/High reach (if URM)</p>
<p>You surely have a chance with the scores, but it will now go down (depends on) your essay. Good luck.</p>
<p>I have decided to only send the ACT, since that’s above their 75th percentile. I’m done with my personal essay, now working on theirs!</p>