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10-03-2012, 10:03 PM
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#1 | | Junior Member
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Hi all...
Sat: 1810
Country: Ecuador
Toefl score: 101
GPA / 20: 18.34
GPA / 4: 3.7
I come from a public highschool, which doesn't rank people so I'm not sure about my position...
Not many EC activities...
I'm currently studying in Ecuador but I want to prepare in another country... I'm even considering taking SAT again, but I'm not sure, yet.
But if I were to apply with those degrees, what would my chances be?
I have a long list because if I get accepted by any of those, my government will give me full scholarship...
in Canada:
U of Toronto
U of British Coloumbia
McGill
in the USA:
Ohio State University
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pittsburgh
Purdue University
Illinois UC Campus
UC San Diego
U of Washington
Carnagie M U
Georgia Tech
U of Texas Austin
North Carolina Chapel Hill
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
South California U
University of Maryland
Washington - Saint Louis
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10-04-2012, 01:21 AM
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#2 | | Junior Member
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Many views, no opinions :'(
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10-04-2012, 01:41 AM
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Try to improve your scores because things are a little harder for us, internationals. I don't know how detrimental will the lack of EC's be since i don't know a lot about what the schools you mentioned look for in a candidate, what i know for sure is that your chances increase a lot if you don't need financial aid. Best of luck to you. Any advice?? Help me, please!!!! | |
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10-04-2012, 03:49 PM
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Thanks, and yes, that was my last SAT degree, I just paid for a new one that I will take in november, I hope to increase at least by 1000 points.
I studied french for about two years, english, 6 years, i also participated in a literacy program for the illiterates of my country for about a year... can those be considered EC's?
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10-04-2012, 05:13 PM
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Great, if you score 2000+ you should be fine.
Normally an applicant shows leadership, commitment to society and passion through his or her EC's, so usually they are non-academic activities(except researches, those actually help a lot) that's why i believe your french and english classes are extracurriculars worth mentioning... but your literacy program does for example.
I want to clarify that i'm not an expert or anything like that, i'm an applicant just like you and i'm giving you my opinion, i hope it is helpful. Good luck.
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10-04-2012, 11:19 PM
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#6 | | Junior Member
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Thanks man, and how about you guys help me by doing the typical "Reach, match, etc" for the unis list, would be reeallly helpful...
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10-04-2012, 11:29 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
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McGill? If you have a major in mind, I'll chance you for it...
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10-05-2012, 02:23 AM
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I'm planning to study a major related to computers, probably something like computer science or computer engineering, even software specialized majors.
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10-05-2012, 09:48 AM
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#9 | | Senior Member
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UToronto: High match (computer science/engineering is one of the more selective)
McGill: Match
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10-05-2012, 12:19 PM
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#10 | | Junior Member
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Try to raise test scores and write some good essays. URM is a huge help.
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10-05-2012, 12:33 PM
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What exactly is URM?
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10-05-2012, 01:05 PM
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Exactly, what is URM?... and Catria, what about USA uni's...?
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10-05-2012, 03:54 PM
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#13 | | Senior Member
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As promised, I'll complete your chance file.
UBC: Match
Ohio State University: Match
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Low match
Pennsylvania State University: Match
University of Pittsburgh: Match
Purdue University: Low match
Illinois UC Campus: Reach (weak ECs)
UC San Diego: Reach (weak SAT)
U of Washington: Reach
Carnegie M U: Reach
Georgia Tech: Reach
U of Texas Austin: High match
North Carolina Chapel Hill: Reach
UC Santa Barbara: High match
UC Davis: Reach
South California U: Reach
University of Maryland: High match
Washington - Saint Louis: Reach
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10-07-2012, 01:24 AM
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Ok then, I hope I get a better SAT degree  | |
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10-07-2012, 05:24 PM
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Any other recommendations?? bump people bump
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