I am poor - What are my chances?

johnykim
Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:58:52 +0000

Hi.

I am really worried for my education. I am from korea and my parents cannot afford college. I come from a poor family. We have a house but net savings in bank around $10000. I really want to try ED to Dartmouth cause of its need-blind. Scholarships here are rare.

My results are not fantastic but not too bad.
Mostly As with few Bs for college examinations
SAT I Math 760 Reading 760 Writing 760
SAT II Math 800 Physics 800 Chemistry 780

I am quite involved in ECs… but don’t really have great achievements like International Olympiads.

Symphonic Band

Play Oboe, English Horn

President

Perform at various concerts – including Sydney Opera House

National Gold Award for Orchestra
Executive committee for Humanitarian Service Group

In charge of organising service projects

Initiated a few large scale service projects and worked with numerous charities
Oratorical Society

Emcee for school & external events
Business Programme

Work with charity to raise funds
Science Research Society

Did molecular cell research for 3-4 years

Won commendation award at National Research Competition
Grassroot involvement

School ambassador with state government to promote active citizenry among youths

Member of national forum working on policy-making

Member of school programme for government studies

Youth mentor of state activism programme – in charge of deciding & dispersing grants for grassroots initiatives
Organisation

President and founder of Youth Business Conference

Part of organising team of National Forum for Volunteerism
Internship

Short internship at local research firm

Internship at Ministry of State Security

Please help me rate my chances and what other schools should I apply in view of my financial circumstances?

All help’s greatly appreciated!

THANKS :)