jojocircus28

Hi!
I am an international student and want to Yale.

I'm doing CIE A Levels.My subjects are : English (AS) , Maths, Economics, History and Accounting. Predicted- A*A*A*A a^(highest in eng since it's AS)

This are my extra curricular and academic achievements.

IGCSE's : 6 A*s,1 A.
Accounting and Business Studies 100 UPM.
Economics 97 UPM.
Top 1% of class.
Vice Head Girl of School
Volunteer at National Blind School since 2009
6 Year diploma in Dance with 1st distinction
Done an internship at a renowned Private Firm.
Done a summer internship as an assistant trainee in the Economics dept of a firm.
Organised 2 Huge Charity drives at school. (Joy of giving)
Volunteer at the local children's center.I teach them dancing.
Worked for 2 years part time at a charity organization which helps children
in remote parts of India.
Worked on the Editorial Team of The School's Magazine
Editor of the school Economics Magazine.
President of the Security Council in school MUN.
High School curriculum: Very rigorous.

However, my SAT is-
SAT : 720 Math 660 CR 630 Writing Total- 2010

Please tell me if I should even bother to apply! PLEASE! Help. I need to decide fast.

Ambitious19

HI ok so your extracurricular activities are quite strong, make sure to emphasize your lucrative charity drives and your editorial positions at school publications.
What are you thinking of studying at Yale? Economics?
Hmm I'd retake the SAT if I were you...it's extremely low for Yale. Raise it to a 2200+, preferably 2300+

jojocircus28

I want to study Ethics, Politics and Economics.
The problem is that I can not retake my SAT as the next test date is in October and my A Level exams start then so I have to study for me. Could you please tell me about my chances with this score?

Ambitious19

Remember that Yale views applications holistically, so SAT scores aren't everything. Grades gpa rigor of curriculum and ranking are more important than SATs.
Also, If you can write a beautifully poignant and insightful essay that shows that you are someone who is greater than themselves, has a broad worldwide perspective, and can truly benefit the Yale campus, you have a shot!
Your extracurricular list is quite impressive, actually. It definitely looks like you have one strong passion in economics/politics/international relations stuff. Please emphasize this it's nice when extracurriculars aren't scattered all over the place.

jojocircus28

Allright, thanks! (:
Anyone else? I would really appreciate more feedback! Please.