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Colleges & Universities Brown University
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<p>So here are the statistics:</p>

<p>Class IX Scores:</p>

<li>English : 92%(A)</li>
<li>Hindi(Native Lang) : 88.5%(A)</li>
<li>Mathematics : 88.1%(A)</li>
<li>Science (Phy, Chem, Bio combined) : 95%(A)</li>
<li>Social Studies(includes Geography, History, Civics) : 83.3%(A)</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
<li>Computer Science : A</li>
</ol>

<p>Rank : 1st</p>

<p>Class X:</p>

<p>1.English : 90% (A)
2. Hindi : 63%(Oops) (B)
3. Mathematics : 87 (A)
4. Science

  • Practicals - 25/25
  • Theory - 72/75
    Total% -> 97%(A)
  1. Social Science
  • Project Work - 20/20
  • Theory - 73/80
    Total% -> 93% (A)</p>

<li>Work Experience : A</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
</ol>

<p>Well in Class XI I have an avg of 80% but my final exams are not over yet, they are in march.</p>

<p>And yes my full list of ECs:</p>

<ul>
<li>Won a Gold Medal in Informatics Olypiad conducted by SIlverzone</li>
<li>Secured 2nd Rank in 7th International Level Science Talent Examination conducted by The Bangalore Science Forum.</li>
<li>Represented Delhi Public School Rajkot at ‘LISTEN- The Worlds First Conference on Childs Concerns’.
3.Secured 3rd Rank in National Cyber Olympiad.</li>
<li>Secured 7th position in Assesment of Scholastic Skills thorugh Education Testing</li>
<li>Was promoted to School Captain from School Prefect recently.</li>
<li>Awarded ‘A’ Certificate by National Cadet Corps</li>
<li>Special appreciation by ‘Leprosy Mission’ for social work.</li>
<li>Represented region at the State Science Fair at IIT Kharagpur.</li>
<li>Represented region at State for Volleyball and Ball Badminton.</li>
<li>Won state level debate organised by Hindi Samaj</li>
<li>Appointed school basketball and volleyball team Captain.</li>
<li>Appointed School Captain at DPS, Rajkot.</li>
<li>Choosen as a member of the Indian Ubuntu Linux Team.</li>
<li>I have my own customized linux distribution geared towards education (similar to edubuntu to be specific)</li>
<li>Founder of Linux User Group in my city.</li>
<li>Partcipated in AIDS awareness drive.</li>
<li>Special Appreciation by LIFE(Lower Income Family Emancipation) for social work.</li>
<li>Successfully participated in Environment Week in our city.</li>
<li>Finalist of Environment Quiz Contest conducted by Environment Education Council for Children Delhi Public School Society.
20 4th Rank in State Level Quiz Competition conducted by Rajkumar College Rajkot.</li>
</ul>

<p>Ok if you are going to ask why the hell is 63 a B, sorry I cant help it its the Indian system.Marking is kind of harsh here the passing marks are around 33.</p>

<p>I have an avg of 2250 on SAT practice tests now. Lets see what happens on the real one…</p>

<p>btw I just had a few questions, I have this gaming site on <a href=“http://evolution-gaming.clans.net%5B/url%5D”>http://evolution-gaming.clans.net</a> <—server down now i guess and <a href=“cutlersoftware.com”>www.cutlersoftware.com/evolution</a> <–Just changed the CMS to Joomla.</p>

<p>I still havent got sponsors or something but should I mention this in my ECs?</p>

<p>I had participated in Nasa student involvement program but the certificate got lost on its way, indian postal system rocks!, and now NASA has discontinued the project due to budget cuts. Should i tell this? or will they consider I am lying about it? I have no proof…except a pair of space shuttle cuff links they sent me!!!</p>

<p>Lastly I have my own Linux Distro should I send along a CD?</p>

<p>Well I will be applying for Aerospace Major.</p>

<p>Ok I have been reading the forums and people say that one should have passion for something to get into Stanford. If you look above I have held a LOT of leadership postions. Heading a school of 2500 students to being appreciated by Leprosy Mission. But I have nothing related to aerospace or anything close it on my ECs except the NASA Program. So will being an all rounder help me or its going to break my chances?
ajayc is online now</p>

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<p>Looks good to me, just don’t shoot yourself in the foot by saying “Stanford” on your application. ;)</p>

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<p>:D LOL I just want to go to a really good college with awesome academics and practical stuff.</p>

<p>And they should give out money too ;)</p>

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<p>I don’t think Brown has an aerospace engineering program. You might be able to arrange an independent concentration in that. I would do some checking on that first – for all your schools. </p>

<p>Also, Brown does not give merit aid, and its financial aid for international students is limited. </p>

<p>I don’t respond to chances, but I will say this – your chance will be around 10-12 percent, same as every other student who applies. Perhaps less if you are an international student who needs a lot of money.</p>

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<p>Well I’ll be applying Mechanical at Brown. I need money, no other way. And yes I am an International.</p>

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<p>So anyone else who would like to comment on my chances?</p>

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<p>First of all polish your profile, use action word…participation does not mean much but your significance in the participation does mean a lot.</p>

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<p>I used the word participation just once.</p>

<p>Addition to ECs:

  1. Award from the Indian Govt. for conducting an All India AIDS Awareness Motorcycle Rally.</p>
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<p>A better word may be represented by doing…so and so…</p>

<p>How you are going to show them the proof of your participation…certificate?</p>

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<p>Ah I see just 24 posts. Welcome to CC! And yes Universities dont ask for Certificates. If they will I would send the copies. Did UMR ask for your certificates? :stuck_out_tongue: Dont tell me you sent them along with your apps!</p>

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<p>Internationals don’t get money…</p>

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<p>brown will probably admit one or two or three students max every year , from india, with aid. if youre going to be one of those i dont know. but i can tell you that, a majority of internationals pay their way through.</p>

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<p>@ajayc - I sent certificates along with my apps. Not that any university asked for them though.</p>

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<p>sid got in with aid</p>

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<p>Here are my latest stats : <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=335204[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=335204&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>One achievement not listed there is:</p>

<p>Honor by Indian Government for an All India AIDS Awareness Motorcycle Rally :)</p>

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<p>sid_galt: how much aid did ya get?</p>

<p>Karthik : are you self funded?</p>

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<p>AjayC: We meet again, its Fierce Tiger/ Fierce Lion. Seriously, applying from foreign countries is EASY. Ivies have a quota to fill from foreign countries. Ivies work on quotas, so you are IN. Congratulations!</p>

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<p>Lastly I have my own Linux Distro should I send along a CD?</p>

<p>lol, adcoms aren’t going to take the time to check out your linux distro. people on CC seem to have an obsession with promoting “additional” materials sent with apps; i imagine they really find it rather annoying unless the material is something incredibly noteworthy</p>

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<p>erm…yeah I realized that so I am not sending anything of those :D</p>

<p>Glycerine: Mate, quotas are supposed to reduce my chances not increase them :p</p>

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<p>Do send a description of your Linux Distro though. And if possible, what hurdles you had to overcome and what you learnt while developing the Distro.</p>