I submitted the application: my chance?

Colleges & Universities Yale University
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<p>Black Female from Pennsylvania
Taking most demanding schedule at very competitive school
GPA: 3.83 uw, 4.14 w (should improve by the end of senior year)
3rd decile- I transferred from a lousy school with no honors or AP courses, bringing down my rank, while other students had an advantage of taking them in their freshman and sophomore years
SAT: highest composite: 1960 (700M/720W/540CR)
Hard of hearing—>explains my low verbal score
SAT II: 750/610/560 (Will take Bio this Jan to get 700+)
AP: 4s on USH and Psych
Awesome recommendations (shows that I am highly motivated and always improve academically)
Good essays</p>

<p>EC:
Community outreach program- Won an award for service and dedication
Volunteered at clinic
Tutoring
Some academic clubs
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine on scholarship
Research at lab
National Honor Society</p>

<p>Additional Info: A Venture scholar, academic honor rolls, an award from non-varsity sport</p>

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<p>Yale is a long reach, but you have a shot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Nothing’s impossible. Yale isn’t necessarily looking for academic/athletic superstars. The admissions officers are on the lookout for applicants whom they think will stimulate class dicussions and who won’t be afraid to voice their opinions. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I’m concerned about my test scores, especially my verbal one. How will they hurt me?</p>