Can I get into an Ivy League University?

Question

Hello! I'm currently in the summer between junior and senior year and I'm starting to write my essays and applications. I am from Puerto Rico but I want to study in the US. My main language is Spanish but I speak English, Portuguese, and and French. I have a 4.2 GPA and have taken honors classes since the 8th grade. I took AP physics in my junior year and I will take AP English, AP Spanish, AP chemistry, and an advanced math course on my senior year. Every summer since 9th grade I have taken summer classes to skip ahead in school. This summer I am also going to volunteer at a hospital, which I have been doing since the 9th grade.
Clubs:
Ecology Club: 4 years (current vice president)
Student council: 3 years ( junior year sub-secretary and senior year secretary)
National Honor society: 3 years
Current secretary
Chemistry club: 3 years and have won first place in many competitions such as the ACS and the Science Bowl.
CAF organization: 4 years ( we do many activities such as organize marathons for charity, visit hospitals and shelters etc.
I started a Book club at my school since I love to read.
I haven't taken the SAT yet ( I take it now in June) but there is a good chance I will surpass the 2000 score.
I am very involved in my school but I do not play any sports because I am just not athletic at all. But after school 3 days a week in my junior and senior year I gave and will give free tutoring sessions to anyone who needs it. Thanks if you read thisand responded

Answer 1

I think you have a shot, but it probably won't be Harvard, Yale, or Princeton. You don't stand out enough, you don't look "special". A lot of applications will look similar to yours.



However, do apply; just be realistic. Make sure you also apply to some selective but not quite so elite colleges.

Answer 2

Apply to those schools but also be realistic. There is a chance all the Ivy League schools could reject you. Make sure you have good back-up schools just in case.

Answer 3

You have a strong and impressive background. Depending on the school is a big factor

Answer 4

Very impressive grades and extra curriculars. Make sure you do well on the SAT.

Answer 5

Maybe, but also consider some excellent but not so well known colleges, see link below.

Answer 6

You should apply to some of the Ivys. Absolutely. They are actively seeking Hispanic students, and you have a strong academic background, so you stand a shot. But in addition, of course, you should also apply to some backups.



I know you're talking about the Ivys, but I'd like you to also look at schools like Williams and Middlebury. And as backups, to places like Wesleyan (in CT) and Grinnell.

Answer 7

Seems good! BUT make sure you do good on SAT's and you have all A's (maybe one or two B's)