Hello everyone.
I’m living in one of the Middle East countries in which ACT,SAT,IB,AP are not offered.(IRAN)
I want to apply to Yale for SCEA. GPA :4.0 , 3 Letter of Rec,Student council president, head of several research groups ,founder of several science groups,etc.
Given that Yale follows “ACT w/W OR SAT+SAT Subject Tests ONLY” Policy,I decided to take ACT+Writing,so,I have to go to another country to take it.(Even if I decided to take SAT1 & SAT 2, I couldn’t go twice,because it’s very expensive.)
I’m preparing myself to get a 35 or 36 composite score.
Also,as you know there are many Int. Students who take SAT 1 & 2,ACT,and even AP due to their easy accessibility.
Admissions.yale.edu/standardized-testing:
Recommended Testing:
SAT Subject Tests are recommended but not required. Applicants who do not take SAT Subject Tests will not be disadvantaged in the application process. We will consider your application on the basis of the other testing, and all the other information, that we receive with your application. You may wish to consider whether there are particular areas of academic strength you would like to demonstrate to the Admissions Committee. Subject Tests can be one way to convey that strength.
Considering these circumstances:
Do you think that Yale follows this policy as the same for International Students?
If so,how do you see my chance? Does it decrease my chance in compared with other Intl. students?
Do you think they consider this fact which is not obviously under my authority?
Do you think ACT Score and going abroad to take the test demonstrate and show my passion to admission commitee?
Thank you.