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07-11-2012, 02:43 PM
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#31 | | Member
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@paudel9
Lehigh U is definitely not average. It's a top tier university. You need to get very high SATs, and may be take APs and get As in them. One of the most important things GENERALLY, is highschool GPA. May be you can show them a good reason for your low scores. Or may be you can re-take the exams.
Or, do you have any 'hooks' that's going to make you a stellar applicant?
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07-18-2012, 12:52 PM
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@Viveckh: yeah, that's the prblm..i hear everyone saying that u just need to mention the amount u can pay..But, i always find the different thing in unis' website..anyways thanks..
@sixstringsrocker: Well, i know lehigh is not average uni...and, yeah, i did A levels..and i have a bit low score..But, you see..the institution where i studied, I was the first batch..So, they probably couldn't manage the programme properly, not well qualified teachers for A levels...Nobody got A* in A levels in our batch..So, I'm confused coz this may sound silly to the university..So, I don't know if i should mention it or not..and If i want to, how do i mention it.. mention it in a different paper? or, how?
Well, i am currently teaching mathematics for grade 8th and 9th. And, some community service(i'll do it even more now)....But, as u said HOOKS, i guess, i don't have any..coz most of the ppl have done community services, ECAs, and teaching and all..so, any suggestions here again?
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07-18-2012, 09:04 PM
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At the risk of sounding harsh, you should know that I was the first batch in my school too (Albeit, I did +2). That's not a good excuse. A lot of your grades depends upon you. Besides, no point in blaming anyone. It's you who has to live through it. What's done is done.
Doing community service for the sake of doing it doesn't really cut it. Admissions can easily differentiate between people who do it because they want to and people who do it because they think it's gonna give them an edge in admissions. Make sure you portray your true self. It doesn't matter what most people have done, it matters what you do.
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07-19-2012, 08:46 AM
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Lol @ "At the risk of sounding harsh"... If its for gud, harsh sounds gud..  ..anyways, I'll try doing that....!! anyways thanks man..!!
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07-22-2012, 11:02 AM
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hey guys, i'm in a dilemma right now.
I am planning to take 3 SAT Subject tests, out of which 2 will definitely be Math IIC and Physics. I am quite skeptical about the third choice though. The thing is, I am pretty weak in Chemistry, and am thinking that I will surely score 750+, if I opt for Math IC. But then, I am afraid that elite colleges usually prefer 2 Science Subjects (ie. Physics and Chemistry). So, a little insight would prove helpful!! 
Also, I am definitely planning to avail of the early decision application, because of its numerous benefits. So, if I take the SAT on November, will my score be too late for consideration for the early decision?
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07-23-2012, 10:21 PM
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#36 | | Member
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then take 2 SAT IIs. chillax. (I never took any SAT IIs)
It depends. You need to talk to the college's admission counselor (international admissions). I had december SATs and my ED was accepted.
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07-23-2012, 10:32 PM
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Thanks.
I've heard colleges generally consider Math IC to be basic, so they usually don't prefer it. Is that so?
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07-23-2012, 10:35 PM
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#38 | | Junior Member
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What I meant to ask was, will me taking Math IC make me look weak in any respect whatsoever compared to other applicants with a Chemistry Subject test score?
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07-24-2012, 02:31 PM
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#39 | | Member
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you're already taking math IIC. no point in taking math IC too.
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07-24-2012, 02:33 PM
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And they make decisions on a case by case basis. For example, there are tons of student each year from places like singapore, where they have 2200+ SATs. They are not compared with applicants from places like Nepal, African nations, Bangladesh, etc. Besides, the scores are only a part of your application. Stop worrying too much about that and do best in whichever tests you take.
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07-31-2012, 08:21 AM
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#41 | | Junior Member
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Hey guys,
Looking for SAT as well as SAT II Prep resources on the web. Any sort of help would be appreciated.
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07-31-2012, 01:43 PM
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#43 | | Junior Member
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And any suggestions for SAT II books will be highly appreciated!
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08-12-2012, 11:05 AM
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cmon guys, a little help for SATII would be highly appreciated!! | |
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08-15-2012, 12:54 PM
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#45 | | Junior Member
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I have appeared for the TOEFL once, and got a score of 98. Was aiming for a 100 though. Speaking ruined a nice run (got just 19). 
Is 100 a stereotyped score, or is it definitely a good score? What is the difference between a 98 and 100, if there is, anyway. Should I bother wasting another 160 Dollars for a 100 in TOEFL, or should I be content with my current score, and continue to work on my application?
Cmon guys, I am in a dilemma right now. Help me out here.
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