Should I attempt Yale?

Colleges & Universities Yale University
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<p>I am an Asian female who immigrated to Canada at the beginning of the sophomore year (currently a junior).</p>

<p>I have been thinking about majoring in literature for quite a while (out of pure passion) and have done some decent related ECs since I came here (editor-in-chief for the school newspaper (junior year) + columnist for a certain newspaper). My English marks are decent and was encouraged by my English teacher to take AP in my senior year. </p>

<p>But my SAT II literature looks like a disaster (650-700 for my PR practice tests). I know I still have time but I don’t know how much I will be able to improve. My CR was 720 (first attempt) and I will retake. </p>

<p>Should I still attempt top schools like Yale? Will the admission officers take my situation (recent immigrant; less than 1.5 years so far; Asian + literature (is it relatively rare?)) into consideration or they will just think that I am merely “not good enough”? </p>

<p>I feel that if I want to major in literature then I probably have to take the test. Is my reasoning correct? Or could I take sciences/math (I can get 780+ in them) but still put “literature” on my application? Are there any tips for studying literature? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Yes. Why not. You only get one chance in your life to try. Of course it’s a reach. For anyone. You won’t be an automatic reject.</p>

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<p>I would definitely not take such a huge risk with your life. I mean if you applied and didn’t get it, then you might, uh, well, uh…</p>

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<p>Like engineer said: why not? If you go into it being realistic about your chances, what will it hurt? (Although I know as well as anyone how hard it is not to hope). The $75 application fee will be more than worth it if you get in, and you can use the common app and their supplementary essay is generic, so not much extra effort required.</p>