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Old 06-29-2009, 11:55 AM   #1
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Please Chance Me!

Ok, I'm a Singaporean and I'm unfamiliar with the US scene, so I'd appreciate ur rating.

academics:
A Levels: Maths A, Chem A, Biology A, Economics A, English B
SAT Reasoning: Critical Reading 760, Writing 750, Maths 800
SAT Subject Tests: World History 800, Maths II 780, Chemistry 800

extra curriculars:
Track (member, grades 9 and 10)
Debate (Vice Prez, grades 11 and 12)
Took part in several debate competitions, 2 national speech competitions, student conferences (included meet-the-Prime Minister) and MC-ed a charity concert

post-high-school:
served 2 years in fire/ambulance service (compulsary here for males) as a medic
leader of department

Thankssssss!
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Old 06-30-2009, 01:20 AM   #2
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Good scores but your ECs are severely lacking.
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Old 06-30-2009, 07:42 AM   #3
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^Unless he makes them look good. Show passion for these clubs.
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Old 06-30-2009, 07:55 AM   #4
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how do you "show" passion?
like in ur essay?
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:31 PM   #5
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bump 10char
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Old 07-03-2009, 11:33 PM   #6
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Yep, you can show passion through essay, or by emphasizing one focus in your ECs and showing that you've been committed.
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