Let an anxious junior know if she's aiming too high!

The person best in a position to counsel you is your school counselor. Have they had other kids admitted to HYPSM and if so, what were their profiles? What will the school say about your ECs? Your academics seem adequate, but it is hard to judge the context or quality of your ECs. As you know, most legacy applicants are not admitted so while you have a chance, you should recognize the odds. You are also from an area that has some truly exceptional applicants, both legacy and non-legacy, against whom you will be competing.

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