Your thoughts?

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<p>Hello people, i was wondering about where i stand as an applicant. It would be great if you could offer me your opinions. :)</p>

<p>My stats.</p>

<p>Objective</p>

<p>SAT I - 2180 CR-750, M-790, W-640 (11/12) - probably retaking it due to W. </p>

<p>SAT II - 2390 PHY-800, CHEM-800, M2-790</p>

<p>Unweighed GPA - No idea. (should be perfect? since i got an A for all my subjects :confused: )</p>

<p>Rank - 5/800? (not too sure since my school doesnt do formal ranking)</p>

<p>Course Loads - A’level Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Economics, GP - AAAA/A</p>

<p>Major Awards - National youth achievement award -gold. Distinction for a national economic quiz.</p>

<p>Subjective</p>

<p>1st in Under 20 category for Marathon 2012 despite tearing my meniscus. was 5th in 2011 - crafted my own training program and other awards related to track</p>

<p>Chairman of organising committee for school green week</p>

<p>Chairman of organising committee for school community project (involved 2000 people)</p>

<p>Panel member on a national organisation that decides on funding for youth projects.</p>

<p>Did facilitation for some national conferences - national youth, climate change conferences etc.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars - Track and field, represented school in nationals. 5th for 1500m under 20.
:frowning: more slow twitch than fast twitch sigh.</p>

<p>Platinum award from school for community service. totalled 500+ hours in past 6 years.</p>

<p>Hooks : First gen. if that helps.</p>

<p>I would really appreciate any and all comments as well as tips.</p>

<p>Thanks alot :)</p>

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<p>Whats your 1500 time? If your 4:05 or faster you may have a shot at being a recruited athlete.</p>

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<p>My 1500m is barely mediocre. :confused: More of the slow and steady plodder here.</p>

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<p>Hey, ill chance back as well :)</p>

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<p>If you’re white:
Your ECs are really lacking… Even if you get your SAT writing up 100 points, I still see you being waitlisted. If you’re recruited, you have an excellent shot, but otherwise I’d say your chances are pretty slim…</p>

<p>If you’re black/Hispanic/Native American:
You’re probably in… Just raise that SAT writing score 100 points or so. </p>

<p>URMs aren’t held to the same standard as everyone else as far as admissions go, so if you’re a URM, you’ll probably be fine, but if you’re not then I don’t see you getting in unless you’re recruited… Your application is rather mundane, no offense. Apply to a bunch of top schools, a couple might accept you! Best of luck!</p>

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<p>The only things holding you back are the EC’s try to join some clubs related to your major and hold some leadership positions. Race does play a role not because standards are lower but because its more interesting and respectable for a URM to have spectacular stats and cliche for ORM to have spectacular stats. Chance me back!</p>

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<p>mmmn, what do you mean specifically by ECs?</p>

<p>Thanks alot :)</p>

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<p>What the hell? Why Dow it matter if your white or black?!</p>

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<p>Oh, I’ll explain that. If you are black or Hispanic, in other words a URM, that is considered a hook. Top schools seek to be diversified and create a microcosm of the real world within their walls. This makes the high achieving minority a very desirable asset. Or something like that.</p>

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<p>Are you an international applicant and, if so, what country?</p>

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<p>Ah, I see now thanks :)</p>

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<p>Yes i am. </p>

<p>Singapore. :)</p>