Int'l Morrocan student panicking chance me [A-level predicted A all round, 4A* and 5A at igcse, 1490 SAT, <$20k, electrical engineering]

Chance Me / Match Me
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Demographics
International Moroccan student

Cost Constraints / Budget
20k tuition every year

Intended Major(s)
Electrical Engineering

GPA, Rank, and Test Scores

  • Grades: A-level predicted A all round, 4A* and 5A at igcse
  • SAT:1490 (I know it’s low for international I’m currently working on it and I’ve heard it doesn’t make app significantly weaker)
  • Class Rank: 1

List your HS coursework
IGCSE

  • English first language
  • Arabic and French second language
  • Maths
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Global Citizenship

A/AS-Level

  • Maths
  • Further Maths
  • Physics
  • Computer Science

Awards
UKMT gold
Best Ambassador at biggest MUN in the country
Extracurriculars
Founder & Organizer - International Redstone Engineering Esports League

  • *Created and led an international competitive league
  • focused on high-performance Redstone engineering, a format I pioneered.
  • Designed a unique challenge structure where participants compete to build the fastest, smallest, and most efficient computational and mechanical systems
  • Attracted top-tier competitors, fostering a highly technical environment** that pushes the boundaries of logic circuitry, automation, and in-game computational design.
  • Featured on the biggest Minecraft Redstone passionate forum
    taught redstone computer engeneering

:small_blue_diamond: Telecommunications & Infrastructure Intern - INWI (Morocco’s 2nd Largest Telecom Company)

  • Selected for a highly technical internship, where I assisted in the deployment of a 4G cellular tower and performed real-time troubleshooting on telecommunications hardware.
  • Gained hands-on experience in network infrastructure, signal processing, and server maintenance, supporting the backbone of Morocco’s telecom industry.

:small_blue_diamond: Autodesk 3D Modeler | 50+ Industry-Level Designs

  • Independently completed a university-level 3D modeling curriculum, mastering Autodesk software to create over 50 high-fidelity models.
  • Projects ranged from robotic components and mechanical structures to architectural prototypes, showcasing CAD expertise and engineering precision.

:small_blue_diamond: Developer of Robotics Integration & Control System

  • Designed and developed a fully integrated server to manage and operate 24 robotics projects remotely.
  • Engineered a centralized control system, optimizing performance, reducing latency, and enabling real-time automation of robotic tasks.

:small_blue_diamond: Operations & Outreach Intern - National Debate Representative Organization

  • Helped lay the foundation for my country’s official debate representation, expanding access to high-quality debate training.
  • Led strategic outreach efforts, securing partnerships with schools and institutions, significantly increasing participation.
  • A founding member of the official debate team

:small_blue_diamond: Student Council Leadership | Event Planning & Strategic Initiatives

  • Played a pivotal role in orchestrating large-scale events, managing logistics, budgeting, and engagement initiatives.
  • Advocated for student-led initiatives, enhancing campus life and academic opportunities.

Operations and outreach intern for the official international morrocan debate team helping spread the reach of the organisation from scratch

Internship with Boeing contractor

Essays/LORs/Other
confident in my essays planning to make them quirky highlight interest in engineering and amazigh heritage
LORs highlight leadership and brightness

Schools
I just want to know if I have a decent shot at Harvard Yale Princeton Stanford MIT i know they’re probably not the best for engineering but it’s my very shallow dream :slight_smile:

  • Assured (100% chance of admission and affordability):
  • Extremely Likely: 80%
  • Likely:60%
  • Toss-up:40%
  • Lower Probability:20%
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These colleges are all reach schools even for the very top students. As an international student, they are even higher reaches.

Have you applied to all of these universities already?

Do you have some affordable sure things for admission in your home country or elsewhere?

You have done some great things, but again…these colleges are reaches for everyone. No way to realistically predict your admission outcomes.

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I have one affordable option I know they’re all reaches i just want to know my standing if i have a decent shot and if possible an approximation of my chances

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Impossible to give. You might get accepted and you might not.

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would you say it’s likely to get into 1

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am I at least a good candidate

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Once more. It’s impossible to predict acceptances to colleges with LOW single digit acceptance rates.

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am i at least a good applicant ?

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@MYOS1634 @Mwfan1921 your thoughts?

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You are a certainly a worthy candidate. The problem is that they will be many more worthy applicants than spots available. Acceptance rates for the schools you mentioned are in the range of 5% – likely half of that for international students. I wish you luck, but as @thumper1 stated above, nobody can reasonably chance you.

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in the intl applicant pool am i a strong very strong or unique candidate I’m confident in my essays so if i stand as a STRONG applicant I think my essays can do the rest of the work

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I understand you are anxious but please stop. Nobody here has seen the applicant pool to say anymore more. Glad you have an affordable acceptance in hand.

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i forgot to add I’m currently working on a research paper about Redstone engineering and maybe if i get selected publish it on jei

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what do you mean English isn’t my first language so some expressions go beyond my expertise

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That means this:

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When will you be starting college. This sentence makes it sound like you haven’t written college essays…yet. Have you already applied to these colleges, or are you planning to do so for fall 2026 enrollment.

Please answer these questions.

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I have started working on my essays and I’m planning to apply fall 2026

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thanks

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@nizar

While you are researching colleges in the U.S. please take the time to find some that are less selective in terms of admission…if your end goal is to study here.

Also, where do you plan to work after completing your bachelors degree. It is highly likely you will be required to return to your home country.

Would you like some suggestions of other colleges that might be less selective, but possibly affordable?

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yes please let them be less than 20k i would also like it if they had high employment rates after graduation