Please chance me!

International Students
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<p>Volunteer/ Community Service:</p>

<p>When I was in 11th grade, I visited An old age home for retired priests with the people of my church. I also taught the unprivilleged kids to play guitar for a month and a half. I also was the secretary for a Summer Camp we held in church for kids between age 6-14, where we taught them communication skills, music, cooking etc. I also worked for the Bombay Catholic Sabha as a Youth Representative in Social work for the poor. I also played an active party in the Leprosy Elimination and eradication Programme at a National level for two consecutive years in 9th and 10th grade. I also am part of the Legion of Mary Group which visits people in prison, people diagnosed with cancer, AIDS and other fatal dieseases.I also was a part of the church and school choir throughout my schooling. I also am a part of the Youth Group in church since 2011.</p>

<p>Academics:
The subjects I scored well were English, Math, History, Science. Especially in math and science in the 9th and 10th grade Ive secured nearly full marks. English is the subject where my scores have consistently been up. Basically A’s in all my subjects. In my 9th grade I was part of Green Revolution 2009 where I made a solar powered table fan and won 3rd prize in it. In a science fair in 2009 I along with a team of 4 made a model demonstrating the causes and effects of global warming and won 1st prize. I also single handedly made a model which on a Hindi-English dictionary in 2010. Ive also made special assignments/projects on environmental issues throghout my high school.
In 11th grade I also did special assignments on circuits and resistors for my electrical maintenance class. Student of the year in 9th, 10th and 12th grade.</p>

<p>Extra-curiculars:</p>

<p>In the 9th grade I was class president, in the 10th grade I was headboy/ student representative of the school. Being the headboy I was responsible for the sports, extra-curiculars, cultural activities in school. As a headboy I also a led a march band of 125 students on the school sports meet. I have also been pursuing my hobby in the guitar since the 9th grade and currently play in a classic rock band. I also read sci-fi stuff. I also collect old coins from India. I atleast having around 34 coins which I started collecting this year. I also have started cooking this year i.e 2012. I’m also the event manager of the annual fest that my school holds every year.</p>

<p>Sports:</p>

<p>Ive been playing soccer since I was in 5th grade in the 9th and 10th grade particularly I captained my school football team and in 11th and 12th I still play for my college team. I’ve als been playing chess since the 5th grade and in yhe 9th grade I reached the semi-finals of an interschool chess competition. . I make decisions circumspectly. I also won a cricket competition with my team with a gold medal. I also do play table tennis at times.</p>

<p>I’ll be taking the SAT 1 this November and expect a 2200+ score… SAT 2s Im expecting a 800 on Math 2 a 750+ Physics.
I’ll be applying to Cornell, Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Cornell, University of California, Texas A&M and University of Michigan. Please chance me. I’d really appreciate all your advice.
I’ll also be applying for financial aid.
Thanks</p>

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<p>Having seen the results from past 2 years of indian students, the general trend is
For HYPMS (or any college that gives substantial aid)

  • be in the top 1% of your school class (most were #1 or #2 in their school)
  • 2250+ SAT scores, and close to 800 in Subject tests (take 3 subject tests )
  • ECs are good enough (though spread thin) - how you write your essay will matter (I see a lot of hobbies and interests but no clear leadership/awards which should be in the high school /national level)
  • And last but not the least, if you are from a well known (feeder type school) from a big city, I think chances are better since HYPMS seem to recruit from international schools or other well known schools.
    -Of course, if you have won international science competitions, that is a big factor for the HYPMS.</p>

<p>Cornell, Texas A&M, UCs, michigan - you have a better chance, but aid is very limited there…I think Texas A&M gives some aid for really high scoring internationals.</p>

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<p>Found this post on caltech chances. I would say this is almost true of HYPMS (again , I repeat - almost not exact criteria)
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/442418-anyone-wanting-know-their-chances-getting-into-caltech.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/california-institute-technology/442418-anyone-wanting-know-their-chances-getting-into-caltech.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for the reply!
I’ve been #1 throughout my high school.
Unfortunately I don’t belong to a feeder school but my school has Stanford, MIT and Cornell admits in the past 2 years.
As far as the essays go, I know I could write good essays.
I have been Student of the year in 9th , 10th and 12th grade. I also have captained by soccer team and cricket team to winning a tournament in 10th grade. I definitely expect good SAT scores as well. Will yhis be good enough?
What chances do you think I’d have for Harvard?</p>

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<p>That thread did help! Thanks a ton!</p>