<p>I think the title kinda sums up what i am going to ask</p>
<p>I am an International student, currently studying 12th Grade and follow the indian curriculum.</p>
<p>I just wanted to know what my chances are in getting admission into Penn State for Aeronautical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering.</p>
<p>I dont have GPA grading in my school. The grading is purely based on marks obtained:
9th - 85% (maths - A, science - A, social studies - A, english - A, hindi - B)
10th - 90% (maths - A, science - A, social studies - A, english - A, hindi -B)
11th - 75% (maths- C, chemistry- B, physics - A, english - A, computers - B) </p>
<p>My school doesn’t rank.</p>
<p>I had also recieved a half-fee scholarship in grade 11.</p>
<p>ACTIVITIES :
- I have been selected to attend the Global Young Leaders’ Conference (GYLC) in Washington/New York this year.
- Swimming
- Singing
- Made Robot for science exhibition
- Created a presentation on the periodic table
- Created a presentation on hangman program in C++
- Made a program on internet banking system
- Made a presentation on Ozone depletion for Chemistry
- Helped the team in coming 3rd in an inter-school robot competition
- Part of the school Anti-Smoking Committee (Information Head)
- I have been learning Indian Carnatic Music vocal for over 10 years and have give a 2 and half hour concert.
- I have also been learning Carnatic Music violin for over 3 years.
- Selected to play Carnatic Music violin for the school talent contest</p>
<p>ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES
- Academic Certificate of Excellence in Half yearly Exam (Grade 9)
- Academic Certificate of Excellence in Gulf Board Exams (Grade 9)
- Academic Certificate of Excellence in Half yearly Exams (Grade 10)
- Got 4 A’s in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Board Exam and hence received a half fee concession in grade 11.
- Certificate of Distinction in Computer Olympiad
- Certificate of Distinction in Green Olympiad (Teri - Quiz)</p>
<p>SAT SCORES:
MATH - 730
CR - 600
WR - 640</p>
<p>Gave the SAT II’s on November 4. Will easily get above 750 in maths, physics and chemistry.</p>
<p>Teacher Recommendations are excellent - read all of them and they were really good. </p>
<p>The counsellor recommendation is also excellent - read that as well.</p>
<p>I know that 70% i can make the cut for a regular engineering program but i wanted to try for schreyers so that is why i am asking for your input on whether or not i stand a chance.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for you opinions.</p>