Chance me for TAMS!

ViveLaChina
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 03:58:33 +0000

I am a current sophomore and I am very interested in applying to TAMS. My situation, as far as I have found online, is fairly complicated, so I would really appreciate any insight.

I formerly studied in the “curriculum reform” (aka Math specialization) class of a fairly competitive school (regularly listed as a top 10 of a major prefecture) in China until the end of 8th grade. I have a fair grade there, around the 25th percentile of class.

This background have resulted in the following complicated class history I have taken since 9th grade:

9th grade:
English I Honors
Algebra I Honors
PE
Art I
AP Computer Science Principles
World Geography ----regular for 1st semester, Honors for 2nd semester
IPC----1st semester
Chemistry----2nd semester

CBE: Chinese 1-4, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus

10th grade:
Chemistry Honors----1st semester
Health Science----2nd semester
AP World History
AP European History
AP BC Calculus
English II Honors
Biology Honors (due to course not taken on 9th grade)
Independent Research and Design Honors

I have just taken the SAT, but results are not out yet; my anticipated score is around 650-700 for R&W and 740-770 for Math. My school have not disclosed my rank and GPA, so for that I have no clue:(

Extracurricular:
Math club member for 9th and 10th grade
LASER club secretary starting 10th grade

Awards:
AMC 8 1st percentile as international participant
NOIP Guangdong sector for Junior Middle School (6-9): 2nd prize

My school have denied the rights to block lunch, meaning I can’t participate normal school extracurriculars; however, I am able to negotiate a work-behind-the-scene position with my nice science teacher. I am still concerned about my lack of extracurriculars and awards. What do you guys recommend about preparing for TAMS better? Thanks for reading and helping out!