<p>I am from NZ studying the A Levels, and I hope to apply ED to columbia with financial aid.
What are my chances?</p>
<p>Education</p>
<p>Auckland Grammar School 2011 - 2013
Young Scholars Program: Accelerated Mathematics MATH153 (A); Electro engineering Diploma (15 NCEA credits)
A Level: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Accounting
AS Level: Mathematics (93%), Physics (92%), Chemistry (91%), Accounting (93%), English (83%), and Biology
IGCSE Level: Mathematics (99%), Physics (97%), Chemistry (96%), Accounting (95%), English (77%)
SAT2: Mathematics Level 2 (100%), Chemistry (100%), Physics (100%)</p>
<p>Academic Achievements</p>
<p>2013
1st in NZ Programming Competition (NZPC)
Member of the Auckland Grammar Scholars Group
Silver medal at the New Zealand Young Physicist Tournament (NZYPT)
Chosen for International Young Physicist Tournament (IYPT) selection squad</p>
<p>2012
2nd in class
3rd in NZ for First Tech Challenge Robotics.
International Enterprise in Action Scholarship ($1000) from Massey University
Chosen to attend the NZ Mathematics Olympiad Training Camp</p>
<p>2011
1st in class</p>
<p>2010
Orange House Merit Award
Bright Sparks Competition (Highly Commended)
Completion of International Kumon Mathematics Program</p>
<p>2009
1st in school for science fair
2nd in NIWA science fair (Year 9 and 10 Physics division), ASTA Bronze award
LEN Science scholarship
Ranked 4th out of 196 students in New Zealand for Kumon Mathematics</p>
<p>Extra-curricular activities
St John Cadet Program 2005 - 2013
Gold Level Badges (through training and assessment): Health, Environment, Fire Safety, Communication,
and Leadership. Earning these badges included some assessment matrix, along with a formal assessment, and
usually a camp or a course. Working towards Grand Prior.</p>
<p> Community service through St John, volunteering at Twinkle Child Foundation, and volunteer for street
collections. During the duration of the course, 2 3 hours each week was spent on helping the elderly.</p>
<p>Finance Director of YES Company (Ghost) 2012 - 2013
Designed a portable USB powered cup-warmer (which when connected to the USB port on the computer
would keep your drink warm).
Prepared all business plans, and financial statements.
Learned to use Xero accounting software.
Profit of $4000 and received innovation award.</p>
<p>Tutoring 2012 - 2013
3 hours per week for $25/hour plus another 2 hours as part of the Headmasters Welfare committee free
tutoring service (for minorities), which involves tutoring a boy Accounting, Biology and Mathematics.
Learned to communicate with other boys with different academic ability, and also learnt ways to teach and
understand their problems.</p>
<p>Habitat for Humanity 2013
Build houses on Saturdays for the homeless.
Developed skills in building and provided an opportunity to help the local community.</p>
<p>Other extra-curricular activities
Auckland Astronomical Society Member 2008 - 2010
Indian Cultural group 2009 - 2013
Amnesty International member 2012 - 2013
Community service though schools enrichment opportunities 2012 - 2013
Learning Support Tutoring / Mentoring Program 2012 - 2013
Headmasters Welfare Committee. 2013</p>
<p>Sports Clubs
Parnell Cricket Club A-grade 2008 - 2009
Mt Roskill Grammar School Junior Chess Champion 2009
Eden Roskill District Cricket Association Premier team reserve and A grade team 2010 - 2012
Auckland Grammar School B-Grade chess team, finalist in Auckland division. 2011 - 2012
Auckland Grammar School senior A1 team. 2011 - 2013
Skills and Interests</p>
<p>Skills
Computer Programming (Languages Include: BASCOM AVR, ROBOTC, NZPC) ! Practical Experimentation
(NZYPT)
Business plans and financial reports, Xero accounting software (YES) ! Leadership (St John Cadet Program)
Interests
Problem solving and making things ! Cricket and Chess ! Electronics and Robotics</p>