<p>Hi guys,
Hope the first days of the new year have been going well for you. I have been away for a few days without Internet connection, so I’m sorry if anyone had to wait too long. I hope my answers would still be helpful.</p>
<p>@chevyb:
I would say F&M does value the student’s academic achievements and personality, yet it would be too extreme to say the school values one specific aspect above all the others, since we evaluate each application thoroughly by considering every component possible.</p>
<p>@savusavu:
You might still be compared to other students from your country, but your unique academic background will be considered and can actually give you an advantage since you have a unique experience. As there are so many factors in one’s application, it is difficult to predict one’s chances based solely on standardized test scores. Also, sometimes we don’t admit the one with the best grades, but the one we find most suitable for F&M.</p>
<p>@shahikeshar:
It is nice to know you have such early interest in F&M. Since the applicant pool will be different between years and between countries, I can hardly predict which grades will be good or good enough for admission. Besides, grades is not the only factor that will be considered in your application. We do take more than one qualified student from a country even if they all need financial aid.</p>