Chance me for Columbia ED.

kaosknight51
Tue, 03 Sep 2013 07:44:18 +0000

I am from NZ studying the A Levels, and I hope to apply ED to columbia with financial aid.
What are my chances?

Education

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%)

Academic Achievements

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

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

2011
• 1st in class

2010
• Orange House Merit Award
• Bright Sparks Competition (Highly Commended)
• Completion of International Kumon Mathematics Program

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

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Habitat for Humanity 2013
• Build houses on Saturdays for the homeless.
• Developed skills in building and provided an opportunity to help the local community.

Other extra-curricular activities
• Auckland Astronomical Society Member 2008 - 2010
• Indian Cultural group 2009 - 2013
• Amnesty International member 2012 - 2013
• Community service though school’s enrichment opportunities 2012 - 2013
• Learning Support Tutoring / Mentoring Program 2012 - 2013
• Headmasters Welfare Committee. 2013

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

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

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