<p>Hey guys, so my hopes are to get into Pton, my dream school.</p>
<p>However, I do not know my chances, I’d like a you guys to be as realistic as possible.</p>
<p>Background: Asian
Country: Canada
School: Pretty good, Will get IB Diploma, predicted at around a 39
SAT I: Now heres the part where I slacked, I’m only a 2070 (800M, 650C, 620W)
SAT II: I will take them in November, hopefully expecting a 750+ on both Math II and Bio
But I’ve got a really unique hook.</p>
<p>I am a National champion for Go, it’s an ancient board game (If you’ve seen a beautiful mind u’ll know it), and I’ve represented Canada for 3 occasions and placed best 8th Internationally.
I know Pton has a long history for Go, a club started in the 1970s, so I was wondering if this is the “hook” that will get me in.</p>
<p>My ECs at school are fairly average, joined quite some teams.
2 Summer work experiences, and lots of volunteer hours.
Essays are pretty good, Recs are excellent (Pton alumni letter too)</p>
<p>What are my chances guys?
Thanks</p>
<p>Your SAT I could use some work.
Wow, national Go player? That’s great! If you haven’t already, I suggest making your Go championship into an essay (if you have enough to write about).</p>
<p>Early: Decent
Regular: Reach</p>
<p>But the thing is I don’t have time to work on it anymore as the SCEA deadline is approaching. I did basically use my Hook to the fullest advantage, including in an essay.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Umm, here are some stats, and you will see that people who got in, had very good achievements, take a look.
[Princeton</a> University | Admission Statistics](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/)
Place yourself where you think you are, this is as close to the legitimate truth as I can get you.
PS. I did email the UAOffice, and was also told one who expresses a true passion for knowledge and a curiosity for blah blah. Bascally, your essay should help you portray yourself as one who really wishes to learn.
GoodLuck.</p>