Chance an international applicant!!!!

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<p>Hi I’m an international student from India and I have applied to Harvey Mudd for fall 2013. The following is my profile.</p>

<p>Standardized tests :
SAT - 1970 (CR-560,Math-760,W-650)
TOEFL - 109
AP Physics C Mech -5
SAT subject tests : Math lvl2 790, physics 790</p>

<p>Academics :GPA(on a 100 point scale)
10th grade - 90
11th grade - 97
12th grade (mid year) - 97</p>

<p>Preparing for IITJEE, one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the world, for admission into IIT’s(Indian Institutes of Technology). I’ve taken college level Math,Physics and Chem courses as part of my prep.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>1)Math Quiz Club captain(9th and 10 grade) , Ranked in the top 10% scorers in the Junior level National Mathematics Talent Contest conducted by Association of mathematics Teachers of India and was among 12 students from the school selected for the next level exam in grade 9</p>

<p>2)Ranked 1st in school in the National Cyber Olympiad conducted by SOF in
Grade 9 and selected for the next level exam.Ranked 268 at All India level in
The 2nd level test And was awarded a medal and a cash prize.</p>

<p>3)Computer Quiz Club Captain(9th and 10th grade), Ranked 1st in school and 133 in the country in the National Cyber Olympiad in Grade 9 and selected for the next level exam. Ranked 268 at All India level in The 2nd level test And was awarded a medal and a cash prize.</p>

<p>4)Essay writing club, Represented the school in the National Essay writing Competition conducted by
All India Students Federation as a part of their foundation day celebrations
in grade 9, received merit certificate.</p>

<p>5)Science club, Was one among the 1000 participants selected in the IGNOU-UNESCO
Science Olympiad conducted by UNESCO all over the SAARC nations in grade
11.</p>

<p>6) Participated in The “CYBORG”,an annual robotics workshop held at an eminent
Engineering school in association with IIT Kharagpur in grade 12, received certificate of<br>
participation.</p>

<p>7) Volunteered for The Lions Clubs International in the Mega Multi Medical
Checkup Camp and Poor Feeding Camp in grade 11 and 12. Assisted and distributed
Medicines among the patients and promoted awareness regarding proper
Nutrition and diet among the poor through lucrative power point presentations and<br>
charts in local vernacular language.</p>

<p>8) Volunteered for a local Hospital, Learnt about ward and room management and assisted<br>
doctors in conducting regular free health checkup camps.</p>

<p>Work experience :

  1. Research Internship under an eminent professor of physics at a university. Assisted in<br>
    conducting research on “conducting glasses and it’s applications in solid state<br>
    batteries”. Learnt about several experimental techniques like X-ray diffraction,Electron
    paramagnetic resonance etc. </p>

<p>2) Research Intern at ICOMM Tele Ltd. , Understood the process involved in circuit design &
other systems testing and their applications in defense technologies.</p>

<p>Recommendations: excellent</p>

<p>Essays : very good</p>

<p>I’ve been in contact with the admissions officers for a long time through email and have expressed much interest in the school. They even recognise me when i email them.</p>

<p>I’m looking to double major in physics and engineering.</p>

<p>What are my chances to get in with a financial aid which covers atleast half of the tuition fee?</p>

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<p>Bummpp!!!</p>

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<p>Anyone plssss!!!</p>

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<p>It seems to me that you have a decent shot- once you have a certain level of stats I think the main thing with Mudd is the matter of “fit” between you and the school in terms of your personality. They might be a bit concerned by your reading score but it will probably come down to your essays and recommendations to help them get to know you.</p>

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<p>I agree with David1126. I don’t know about the financial aid.</p>

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<p>Harvey Mudd offers both merit scholarships and need-based financial aid to international students, which can be highly competitive. Since HMC claims to meet 100% financial need, just do your best to get in and you do not have to worry too much about the FA. You must have submitted your application materials. It may be helpful to send supporting materials to show your qualifications.</p>

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<p>^^False. The college is not need-blind and does not guarantee meeting 100% of financial need for international students.</p>

<p>[Applying</a> for Admission as an International Student | Harvey Mudd College Admission](<a href=“http://newwww.hmc.edu/admission/apply/international-applicants/applying-for-admissions-as-an-international-student/]Applying”>http://newwww.hmc.edu/admission/apply/international-applicants/applying-for-admissions-as-an-international-student/)</p>

<p>"WILL MY CHANCES OF ADMISSION BE AFFECTED IF I APPLY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SEEKING FINANCIAL AID?</p>

<p>Yes. We admit only international students who can provide their own financial resources or those few we are able to fund, so chances of gaining admission improve if the international applicant does not apply for aid."</p>

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<p>Nope, sorry! Board Scores too low for Interntional app. BTW HM is almost as hard as Stanford to get accepted.</p>

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<p>“■ We have funds that allow us to meet 100 percent of a family’s demonstrated need for only a handful of international students. Competition for funding is high.”
Quote from [International</a> Students and Financial Aid | Harvey Mudd College Admission](<a href=“http://newwww.hmc.edu/admission/apply/international-applicants/financial-aid-for-international-students/]International”>http://newwww.hmc.edu/admission/apply/international-applicants/financial-aid-for-international-students/)</p>

<p>What I said earlier does not contradict esquiar’s points. HMC is one of the few colleges that would give FA to international students (even if just a handful of international students). I did not say HMC is need-blind. If you stand out among the pool of international applicants and get admitted, your need will be met (which does not mean free grant to cover all cost of attendance). The financial aid is given according to your need, which is determined by the college. If you are not good enough, the need-aware policy will apply and you won’t be admitted.</p>

<p>Some selective colleges adopt the policy of meeting 100% need only toward the top applicants and apply the need-aware policy toward the other applicants. Only the college knows where to draw the line between the two. In short, to get into such colleges as an international student, you have to be extraordinarily outstanding or good enough with a deep pocket.</p>