EA chance

ICargirl
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:38:04 +0000

What ec1234 meant is that Princeton has early decision, not early action (ea). Early decision is binding (if you get in you must commit to attend and withdraw your other applications), early action is not. Yale and Harvard have early action, the other ivies have early decision.

To your more serious question, I think you really need to raise your SAT score. I believe Princeton’s last published SAT range was an 1370-1560. This means that only 25 % of the freshman class, has an SAT score lower than a 1370. With a 490 V and 610 M, you are too far below this range to really be considered for admission, despite your URM status. In order to even have a shot, you woulld need to raise that 1100 to at least a 1300.

Given the competitveness of your high school, your grades are, although not stellar, good enough that you will get into some decent colleges if you apply to a resaonable range of schools, given your obvious leadership qualities. However, you must be more realistic. Talk to your guidence counselor about reasonable schools for you - she’ll probably be able to direct you. Good luck! I’m sorry if this came off as at all harsh, but I feel like you desrve an honest answer.