International Student seeking advice

Ar4ybaldik
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:13:15 +0000

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Well, basically I want to give some advices for you. First of all, don’t worry too much about being accepted into Harvard or another Ivy’s big three ( like Yale or Princeton). There are too much applicants around the world, mostly from highly competitive countries, especially from China( or Hong Kong like you). Thats why selectivity mostly look like Russian roulette, but only with one bullet . So, my first advice is pretty simple, just do well on your SAT I and SAT II, and apply to all Ivy’s. Yes, this very obvious, but still work
Secondly, try to focusing on your extra-activities, not quantity, but quality. What you wrote on the first page its really fascinating, that’s why choose something what you can explain with soul ( something what you proud it and etc) in essay. Try to look on Princeton essays, there are pretty interesting topics, much more better than for Harvard college.
Finally, be very close with your counselor and teachers, who will write recommendations for you, just try to use example from here: http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/writingrecs .
Good luck!