how could an int. freshman increase his chances at these schools?

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You do know what a “reach” is, don’t you? It means that your chances of acceptance are very slim. In order to have a realistic chance, your high school needs to be selective enough so that being in the top 15% at your school would place you at the very top at a regular school, and that you will get positive letters of recommendation. (You say that you have been disqualified from honors classes because you are “noisy”. If your teachers say that you frequently disrupt class in their letters of recommendation, no reputable college would consider you for admission.)</p>

<p>Please keep us updated on how things are going admission-wise. Good luck!</p>