Chance an aid-seeking Irish kid for his US dream (1580 SAT)

Estimated LC is 601… going for Trinity Psych if US doesn’t work out. Would’ve loved accredited grades so much - would’ve gotten 615 if my app. maths teacher was feeling kind. If only… Realistically though I think it’s definitely fairer this way, predicted just would’ve suited me.

Gonna keep my school & county private but it’s just a totally normal public one.

As for school selection - Dartmouth and Swat both suit me very well in very different ways. The academic, nerdy vibe Swat has going on is totally my thing (I think this was my best “Why us” essay I wrote), but Dartmouth’s location is where I’d like to live out the rest of my life. Mac, on the other hand, was because of a fee waiver + promising international focus. I still would attend if I got in, don’t get me wrong, and I think I’d enjoy it there too.

What experience have you with the Irish system out of interest?