landry37

Canadian Student (therefore international)

7th in my class out of 350(ish)
3.97 GPA unweighted
2320 SAT
-Critical Reading 760
-Math 780
-Writing 780 (11 Essay)
Subject Tests: 770 Physics, 790 Math 2, 800 French

Rigor of my High School Courses: All Sciences (Bio, Chem, Phys.) (all AP), AP Calculus and Vectors, AP English, AP French, therefore basically as hard as it can get at my hish school.
Even though this doesn't really count for much in the admissions process, I'll be writing AP Exams for Calculus BC, Physics C, Biology, Chemistry, English Language & Composition, and French. (This depends on how I feel; I may forget about writing two or so of these exams).

Arts Supplement: Piano Performance at one level below concert-level. (Grade 10 RCM).

My two teacher recommendations are absolutely glowing. I've known both of the teachers since 9th grade and one focuses on my musical ability and humility with kids with disabilities, while the other talks about me and my organization (coming up!).

My application essay(s) is still being refined, but I'm sure the finished product will be comparatively superlative (big words not intended--just the best fits).

*Important factor that sets me apart*: I'm a founder of the organization FeedFour, which is one of the largest food sharing programs in Toronto, and still gaining popularity (my friend and I actually started it up not very long ago at all, but it's amazing how well known it's becoming.) *Knocks on wood for TV interview*.

Participant (hopefully some sort of award recipient) of Harvard Model United Nations Assembly next January, 2010. My high school will be representing Yemen. Watch out for us if you're there.

So, those are the things that I'll definitely tell Yale about. But on top of those, I have:

I'm identified as Gifted and was inducted into the program after only the preliminary test (CCAT test) because I scored 100%.

I'm a competetive swimmer, cyclist and runner. (Yes, triathlete as well). But not quite good enough to get an athletic scholarship.

I volunteer coach the Variety Village Sunshine Swim Team (SWAD Swimmers-Swimmers With A Disability).

I've teamed up with my old swim-mate, a blind swimmer, and we go around to elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools and give speeches (he on the challenges he's overcome, me on environmental awareness-my passion has always included the environment).

I tutor and babysit a child with cerebral palsy whose mother has cancer. (Not that it matters).

I'm a 'study-buddy' at my high school. It's sort of like a reading buddy, but in high school, and with any subject.

I'm a lifeguard/swim instructor with the City of Toronto, and at Variety Village, though I hold the same position, I also teach children with Asbergers, Autism, Down's Syndrome, Non-Verbal Autism, and Cerebral Palsy how to swim, in private, one-on-one classes.

My elementary school awarded me with Musicianship and a Recognition Award from my Catholic parish's Catholic Women's League.

So, out of the things that I've sort of decided on not mentioning, is there anything that Yale would definitely like to see?
And, of course, the ultimate question: do I have a legitimate shot at Yale, the school of my dreams?
Let me know!

landry37

Let's be serious though. Does a Canadian like me have a shot?

Feed

You sure have a lot on your agenda if Yale, Stanford, Harvard and Northwestern are all included under the "school of [your] dreams".

Good luck.

feinyNY

Your EC's will prolly determine your acceptancei nto Yale. It all depends how Yale inteprets your EC's. Your scores/gpa/classes are all average for Yale. It will come down to EC's (once again). Personally i think some of your EC's are great, but there are a couple i would not mention. To many EC's will hurt you.
BEST OF LUCK!

landry37

@Feed...Yeah, my dream school is actually Stanford, then I just copied what I wrote there to three of my favourite runner-up schools. Yale included.
But technically I could still dream about four schools. It's been done before.

landry37

Anybody of a different opinion? I'll chance back.