I am trimming my College list...So Chances

<p>Class IX Scores:</p>

<li>English : 92%(A)</li>
<li>Hindi(Native Lang) : 88.5%(A)</li>
<li>Mathematics : 88.1%(A)</li>
<li>Science (Phy, Chem, Bio combined) : 95%(A)</li>
<li>Social Studies(includes Geography, History, Civics) : 83.3%(A)</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
<li>Computer Science : A</li>
</ol>

<p>Rank : 1st</p>

<p>Class X:</p>

<p>1.English : 90% (A)
2. Hindi : 63%(Oops) (B)
3. Mathematics : 87 (A)
4. Science

  • Practicals - 25/25
  • Theory - 72/75
    Total% -> 97%(A)
  1. Social Science
  • Project Work - 20/20
  • Theory - 73/80
    Total% -> 93% (A)</p>

<li>Work Experience : A</li>
<li>Physical Education : A</li>
</ol>

<p>Grade XI : 80 %</p>

<p>Academics :</p>

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<p>***** Special Appreciation by NASA in the NASA Student Involvement Program.*****</p>

<p>***** Represented city at LISTEN - World’s First International Conference on Childrens Concerns*****</p>

<li><p>Gold Medal in National Informatics Olympiad {Conducted by some private foundation}.</p></li>
<li><p>3rd Rank in National Cyber Olympiad.</p></li>
<li><p>Secured 2nd Rank in 7th International Science Talent Examination conduceted by Bangalore Science Forum.</p></li>
<li><p>7th Rank in 'Assesment of Scholastic Skills through Education Testing.</p></li>
<li><p>Represented region with my science project at Indian Institute of Techonology. Secured 1st Rank.</p></li>
<li><p>Finalist National Environmental Quiz conducted by Environment Education Council for Children Delhi Public School Society.</p></li>
<li><p>Won state level debate conducted by Hindi Samaj.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Leadership :</p>

<p>1. School Captain. {Indian Equivalent of Student Body head} 2 years</p>

<li>School Prefect - Before I was promoted to School Captain.</li>
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<p>3. Awarded ‘A’ certificate by National Cadet Corps {NCC > Indian Equivalent of ROTC}</p>

<li><p>School Basketball and Volleyball Team Captain.</p></li>
<li><p>Head of student body at my previous school too {2 years ago, so not important I guess}</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Social Work:</p>

<p>1. Special Appreciation by Leprosy Mission.</p>

<p>2. Special Appreciation by LIFE { Lower Income Family Emancipation }</p>

<li>Led a AIDS awareness drive sponsored by school.</li>
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<p>Sports:</p>

<li>Represented region at state level for Volleyball and Ball Badminton {What is ball badminton? never mind}</li>
</ol>

<p>2. School Basketball and Volleyball Captain.</p>

<p>Others:</p>

<li><p>I have my own Linux Distribution used by a few schools in my city {Its geared towards education}</p></li>
<li><p>Founder of Linux User Group in my City.</p></li>
<li><p>Founder of inter school gaming club in the city.</p></li>
<li><p>Member Ubuntu Linux India Team.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>*{Dont ask me about why 63 is a B, its Indian system } :wink: *</p>

<p>Now coming to SATs</p>

<p>I havent given it yet. BUT I have an average score of 2250 on around 5 Practice tests.</p>

<p>Cant comment about SAT II. Though I gave a Phy practice test full 800</p>

<p>Do you need aid? I don’t think BU is need-blind for internationals. Otherwise, your grades and projected test scores are easily good enough for BU. (But what’s that Grade XI 80% ?)</p>

<p>Its the overall grade. :)</p>

<p>Yep I do need aid. From what I have heard BU will be giving need based grants from this year…</p>

<p>Yes. I believe that year BU will start offering need based aid to International students. It’s part of an effort to bring more diversity to BU.</p>

<p>so anyone on my chances?</p>

<p>ajay, you’re an excellent candidate for BU and many schools. It’s difficult to guess how BU or anywhere looks at kids from Bangalore.</p>

<p>ummm…Lostandfound…BU has a TON of diversity…</p>

<p>Yes, I would think that BU is trying in its way to manage its brand image overseas just like every other major school. It’s about attracting the best candidates.</p>

<p>Diversity means more than race and color. They are trying to bring a group with a diverse economic background. Hence, the financial aid.</p>

<p>w00t! nice! Now I dont think I have any reason NOT to apply to BU :D</p>