help me convince my dad

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>…that I cannot get into Harvard</p>

<p>Here are my stats and stuff…</p>

<p>4/430 ish (top 1%)
hardest course available basically… all A, A+'s since sophomore year
–Will only post my highest stats stuff
SAT (670-CR 700 M, 700 W, 11 Essay)
SAT II (760 Math II, 740 Chem)
ACT 31
4/430 ish (top 1%)
hardest course available basically… all A, A+'s since sophomore year
–Will only post my highest stats stuff
SAT (670-CR 700 M, 700 W, 11 Essay)
SAT II (760 Math II, 740 Chem, 630 Spanish)
ACT 31</p>

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<p>ECs, my main one is music…</p>

<p>Winner of the 2005 Lakeland Civic Orchestra Young Artists Concerto Competition.</p>

<p>One, and the youngest, of the twelve semifinalist in the 2006 PianoArts North American Biennial Piano competition. </p>

<p>Member of our area’s Youth Symphony (2007-present)</p>

<p>Winner of the 2008 Concerto Competition with this symphony</p>

<p>Participated in the 2007 Junior Jury debut of the 2007 Cleveland International Piano Competition.</p>

<p>First Prize winner of the 2008 Cleveland Showcase Young Artists Competition. </p>

<p>One of the 6 finalists selected in the 2008 PIANO/OHIO Competition sponsored by the Cleveland International Piano Competition.</p>

<p>A second prize winner of the 2008 and 2009 Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition. Invited to perform in the Kosciusko Foundation in New York City. </p>

<p>Recipient of the 2008 Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival Master Class Fellowship in Kalamazoo, MI. </p>

<p>First Prize winner of the 2009 Performance Pacesetter Competition at Heidelberg University. Received cash award and scholarship money.</p>

<h2>I recital extensively at my music school and such, and in churches, etc. i practice bout 2-3 hours a day… yeah, definitely i sent in a rec from my teacher as well as a dvd</h2>

<p>Asian club-secretary
Quiz bowl
Newspaper</p>

<h2>National Honors Society</h2>

<p>Volunteer @:
hospital
retirement center
library</p>

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<p>Work
Paid internship/research at hospital</p>

<h2>Teach little kids piano</h2>

<p>i shouldn’t waste my time right? and my money? plus, i’m nervous about the possible interview… “why do you want to go to harvard” um… well, i’d LIKE to go there cuz it’s harvard… i honestly hate this question.</p>

<p>helppp (SOON) haha… deadline approaching… in a couple of days</p>

<p>… oh and i’m asian…</p>

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<p>You have nothing to lose by applying and having the experience of being interviewed. </p>

<p>If you get rejected, you’ll join the ranks of most applicants, and you will have proven to your dad that your prediction was correct.</p>

<p>The only way to convince your dad that you’re right is to apply and be rejected. Still, I suggest that you give your best shot because as is the case with the majority of applicants, you have a chance of admission.</p>

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<p>+1
How much time can you waste by applying? I mean there’s not even a required supplemental essay it would take like 20 mins tops (if you have to check and double check everything) to finish the supplement and submit it and the common app.You’ve got a chance, why not take it?</p>

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<p>If you don’t want to go there, then don’t apply. Your scores are low, and you are an ORM, but you have music, so it could work. Give it a try if you can imagine yourself at Harvard.</p>

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<p>Here’s a little bit of advice from an idealistic applicant: Apply. Do not sell yourself short. Millions–that’s right, I said millions–of high schoolers do not have the stats you have. You have a chance :-). Keep your head up.</p>

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<p>You are way more qualified than I was when I applied to Harvard. Who the hell cares, give it a spin. You never know…</p>

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<p>I envy you…But it’s your choice. If you don’t want to go to Harvard, just have a rational discussion. Remember, it’s your life, not his.</p>

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<p>Your SATs are low, but your ECs might make up for it. Sounds like your GPA and transcript is solid, though. If you want it, go for it.</p>

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<p>If you don’t want to go to harvard just write a crappy essay or annoy the hell out of the admissions office (make sure your dad doesn’t know). If he forces you to apply, that is.</p>

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<p>Yeah your SAT/SAT II’s will hurt your chances, but no harm in applying</p>