Please burst my bubble: Chances at EA Yale?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I really think I killed my chances today! I know my SAT II scores are weak, so I was hoping to hit above 750 for the Physics SAT II and Spanish w/Listening. However, due to really bad cramming for Physics, I didn’t time myself right and rushed at the end, mis-bubble-ing (new word?) at least 6 questions. Therefore, I think I probably got a 700 or lower.</p>

<p>In short, I recanted my score reports for the new SAT II’s. Should I prepare my heart for the worst?</p>

<p>User Name: applelovespear
Gender: F (also, Asian, so individuality shot there)
College Class Year: 2012
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 4.00
GPA - Weighted: 0.00
Class Rank: top 5 students
Class Size: 580</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 780
SAT I Critical Reading: 800
SAT I Writing: 700
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 800
SAT II Chemistry: 720
SAT II Spanish: 740</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Art Forum, Science Fair, Newspaper, Invisible Children (Fundraising) Club, Orchestra (cello), Art NHS, Science NHS, NHS</p>

<p>Leadership positions: President of Art Forum and National Art HS, Editor of School Newspaper, Founder of Science Fair in High School and a district-wide program to promote middle school participation</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work: 140 misc. hours volunteering at library and tutoring, painting a large 3-panel mural outside of the school library</p>

<p>Honors and Awards: First places in Math category at state science fair, National Spanish Exam Award of Highest Score 2007, Grange Fair Best-In-Show for fine art, Art exhibited in newspaper and local gallery, National Merit, AP Scholar</p>

<p>Summer: Attended Governor’s School for the Fine Arts on scholarship in 2006, and Camp Business (also on scholarship, haha, I’m cheap…) in 2007</p>

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<p>yes youre in. How do u get 4.0 unweighted… that means u had 100 in every class since like … freshman year… thats mad.</p>

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<p>oh my gosh! Haha, no–not like that. Only in my dreams.</p>

<p>I’m not even sure what weighted means xD I just take the hardest courses I can in my school and get straight A’s…our school doesn’t do weighted versus non-weighted.</p>

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<p>Ridiculously good SATs…
Applying for FA might hurt you, but you’re a lock for so many, many, many schools.</p>

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<p>Bump. </p>

<p>Please help. I’m slightly freaking out…</p>

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<p>FA…? Do you mean EA?</p>

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<p>financial aid</p>

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<p>Ah. That makes a lot more sense xD</p>

<p>Thanks! :D</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the input so far (Sushant and NewEng)! :)</p>

<p>More opinions would be greatly appreciated ;D Also, don’t be afraid to be harsh. Rather know now rather than later.</p>

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<p>It might be a slight reach, but all in all I think you have a very good chance. As long as your Physics score isn’t below the mid-600s, I don’t think it’ll hurt you to an extreme degree. As long as your essays and recs are really good, I think you’ll have a good shot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Reach part is understood >__<</p>

<p>Well, as of now, I’m not reporting it (at least not for EA). Don’t know if I should take the chance knowing that it might end up a 650, although I feel really good about the Spanish and can’t send that unless I send in both.</p>

<p><em>pockets away the luck</em> Thanks!</p>

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<p>go asian females! lol</p>

<p>i can’t quite assess your chances by like % or something, but i’d say you’re competitive ;)</p>

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<p><em>high five!</em> xD I love the fact that I can walk around UPenn and look like every other girl on campus. </p>

<p>wow, really? after reading others’ profiles, I see nothing that makes me stand out. But thank you :3</p>

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<p>Bump.</p>

<p>I really want feedback on the SAT II scores. Are the 3 I have right now good enough?</p>

<p>I was looking at the score conversion for Spanish and I think I got at least a 760 (hopefully more of a 790). For Physics…anywhere from 680-750. Should I still report them…?</p>

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<p>There is no doubt that you’re well qualified for Yale.</p>

<p>At a Q&A session with admissions officers from some of the top schools, I was told that just by the numbers (GPA, SAT’s etc), 85% of the applicants match/exceed the academic requirements. However, only about 30% of students in that 85% catagory make it in.</p>

<p>The fact that you’re applying early decision is definetely helpful. While your numbers are truly top tier, remember the essay/recommendation part of the application process. If you have an excellent essay and very convincing teacher recs, you’re in. I don’t mean to come across as offensive or anything but of the Yale EA applications I bet I could find a few that are EXACTLY like yours. You need to work especially hard on those essays to differentiate yourself from all other similar applications.</p>

<p>Overall, your chances at Yale EA: High Match. You have everything they’re asking for, but that isn’t always enough sadly =/ I would be more surprised if you didn’t get in than if you did get in. Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>No, I’m not offended at all. Know exactly what you mean. Thank you for being honest and comprehensive. Helps me relax a lot actually! :)</p>

<p>I am sending in a fine art portfolio, and was hoping that’d be my hook. But I don’t even know if it has been recieved yet…</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback!</p>