<p>Someone suggested the OP apply to a school such as Stanford. It is true Stanford does not weigh SAT scores as heavily as extracurricular accomplishments. And there, of course, is no way of telling for sure who would or would not get accepted to Stanford (or any other school for that matter). </p>
<p>However, some realistic advice would be more helpful than blind optimism. The odds of getting into Stanford with a SAT verbal score in the “500’s” (I assume that means the low 500’s) and a math score of 660 along with typical ECs is unlikely. I assume the OP did not state a score for writing because it was too low to even consider here. </p>
<p>I accept at face value what the OP has claimed. However, I would also observe that it hard to comprehend how someone with limited skills in the English language can be a valedictorian in an American high school. In order to be first in one’s class by weighted GPA, a student must take all or almost all of English and History classes as either Honors or AP classes. These classes are heavily intensive in writing papers and essays. An English learner, no matter how brilliant, would not be suited for these classes at a typical high school and would struggle just to get B’s and C’s.</p>
<p>As others have stated I applaud your ability to overcome many obstacles. This is surely a country where dreams can come true. I just think that CC is not a good place to get realistic advice (including my own).</p>