<p>Answers
- Yes (unfortunately). You will be competing against all other international and asian students, so you need to make your application as competitive as possible.
- Retake the SAT.
- If your school offers AP’s, take them. If they offer IB’s, take those. If neither, don’t worry about it.
- Yes a 2300+ is important. Sure, try the ACT, as well.
- Volunteer if it’s something you are passionate about. Don’t do it just to make your application look good. If you need to work, work, but again – don’t do it to make your application look good
- Search through <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1305027-official-harvard-university-2016-rd-results.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1305027-official-harvard-university-2016-rd-results.html</a> and look at the stats and extracurricular activities of students who have been accepted (and rejected) to see where you stack up.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>