Am I up to the par for Brandeis?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brandeis University
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<p>I am an international students and applying for FA. I did visit Brandeis and had an allumni interview.</p>

<p>9th grade GPA: 8.0/10 (it’s considered A where I went to)</p>

<p>My GPA in sophomore year was 9.2/10</p>

<p>Junior year GPA: 4.0 (unweighted, my school does not have weighted GPA)
No ranking but I think I am in top 5%</p>

<p>Repeated junior year to fulfill graduation requirement at a really rigorous private school (I changed school this year due to visa problem, long story)</p>

<p>Grarde Junior year:
AP Cal BC: B
AP Physics C:Mechanics: B,
Spanish 1: A+,
English 11: A,
Biology: A,
Choir: A,
Wind Ensemble: A.</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Lit
AP Physics C: E&M
AP Bio
Spanish IIe
China/Japan (fall) + Economics (spring)
Choir
Band</p>

<p>AP Cal AB: 4 (Too bad)
AP Cal BC: 5
AP Physics C Mech: 3</p>

<p>SAT: 2000 (CR:630, M:710, WR:660) superscore
Bio M: 700 </p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Soccer team of class: 6,7,8,9,10
Soccer Varsity:grade 11
AFCVN soccer club: grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving to US to study)
News translator for Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam: grade 8,9,10,11
Tennis JV ( varsity is super competitive, ranked 7th in the country): grade 11</p>

<p>Choir:grade 11
Piano class:8 years
French horn: 3 years</p>

<p>Young leader club:grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving school)
CATCH program:grade 11
FIRST Robotics: grade 11 (cannot continue due to moving school)
Community service club: grade 11
Community service trip to Costa Rica: grade 11 (Feb 2009), grade 12</p>

<p>Awards:
Silver Medalists of National Spanish Exam: Grade 11
Semi-finalist of Cornell Essay contest: Grade 11
Best GPA at school : Grade 10
Best final exams record: Grade 10
First Prize at School’s English Olympiad: Grade 10
Victoria scholarship: grade 10
High honor roll: grade 11
Best Physical project in Science Fair:grade 11
Highest honor in Chemistry:grade 11
High honor in Maths:grade 11</p>

<p>Leadership:
Chief Secretary, School’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Chief Secretary, Class’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Class’s Vice President specialized in academic: Grade 10</p>

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<p>Any comment for me ?</p>

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<p>I would love to help you, but I really have no clue when it comes to International applicants.</p>

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<p>Eliyahu-- did you get in ed 2?</p>

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<p>That’s true. It’s unpredictable for international students. That’s also why I am nervous to know if I stand a chance.</p>

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<p>Haven’t heard yet! I applied at the end of November and freaked out everyday up until a week ago, now I’m just contently waiting!</p>