Do i dare ask for my chances? lol

waleedk87
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 16:21:07 +0000

Hi

I am an international student who has applied to penn. I come from a not-so financially sound background but have had the oppertunity to travel across the world (Lived 6 years in India, 4 years in germany and belong to pakistan).
I am the only one in my family who has ever applied abroad. I know my test score are VERY WEAK, but i hope the admission comittee can look beyond that.

‘O’ Levels

Math - A
Physics - A
Chemistry - A
Computer Studies - A
Biology - A
German - A
Modern World History (International Relations since 1919) - A
Additional Math - B (I was the only one from my school who appeared for this - not offered in my school)
First Language English - B (I took the native language course although english is my second language. I, along with 10 other students from my school only appeared for this exam).

AS Level
German - A

A level (forecast)
Mathematics - A
Physics - A
Chemistry - A
Computing - A
Business Studies A

Standardised Tests:
SATI - 1990 (680 Math is whats worrying me!)
SAT II - 700,710,720, (Phy, Chem & Math)
(This is one of the most rigorous course in the history of the school).

EC’s are pretty good -
Ive made some presentations in front of the whole school (Stephen King, Teenage Suicide etc)
Nominated for Headboy (faculty) & Social Secretary (elections)
Won Awards in Computer Studies & Chemistry
Won Science Quiz -2nd
Took part in a Model UN

Oh and btw, I am applying for financial aid :(:(:(