I was wondering if someone could chance me for RD 2022 at Amherst? I’m an international student (India) and applied for FA, so I’ve been getting worried about my chances of getting in anywhere.
Here’s the stats:
SAT I: 1530 (770 M, 760 R&W)
ACT: Not taken
SAT II: 790 Biology M, 740 Math Level 1
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): Indian school, so no GPA
Weighted GPA: -
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank, but I’m definitely top 3.
of AP classes or Full or Partial IB: I completed the full IB Diploma Program in the November 2017 session with 43/45 points. My subjects were Bio HL (7), Phy HL (6), Psych HL (6), English Literature SL (7), French Ab Inito (7), Math SL (7). Extended Essay (A), TOK (B)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Nothing too major:
- International Award for Young People - Bronze, Silver and Gold Standards
- Amartya Sen Academic Excellence Award - Awarded to one person each year in school, got it for all 4 years.
- National Standards Examination - Junior Science - Top 5 in centre
SUBJECTIVE:
(Short Phrases/ one word answers appreciated)
Extracurricular activities (place leadership in parenthesis):
Mountaineering in the Himalayas: 4 treks over 4 years with the highest summit at Mentok Kangri in Leh, India (6250 m)
School Newsletter (Lead editor and writer): Wrote and edited in every issue in high school
Research Associate at MUN World India
School Quiz Team: Part of it for 3 years, runners up in one year and won in high school
Online Courses: Completed various courses throughout high school (around 7), mostly pertaining to Neuroscience
Counseling skills and major psychotherapies course
Original research work in Biology, Math, Physics. No publications.
Other usual stuff like badminton team, cross country team, Relay race team, English debate team, MUN (workshops+participation - not too strong),
Work Experience/Community service: ~850 hours
English Teaching Project (Director): Created and implemented an English syllabus in the local government schools, the success of which led to its expansion and implementation with over 200 underprivileged children. It was an extension of our ongoing literacy project that I independently developed and brought into implementation and was made the director of the same.
Fundraisers for cancer patients (Organiser and Manager): Raised over 25000 rupees with a sale of homemade items for the local cancer hospital
Active member of local Interact Club, participated in activities like Kite distribution, free eye check-ups for underprivileged children, etc.
Essays: Can’t be too sure of my ratings here, but I’m generally good with writing
Common app - 9/10 (Wrote about how my mountain climbing helped me get over my timid nature as a child and helped me grow into a confident adult)
Teacher/ Counselor Recommendation:
Counselor: 8/10 (Had also been my Physics teacher for 4 years, knows me well but had lots of other letters to write so I don’t know how great it was
Teachers: 9/10 (I sent 3, 2 knew me since 4 years and 1 since 2 years. All knew my work ethic and involvement, and am sure they wrote good letters)
OTHER:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major : Neuroscience w/possible double major in Psychology or Philosophy
Domestic or International (state or country in parenthesis): International (India)
Race and/or Ethnicity:
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: ~90k before taxes
Hooks (URM, first generation college, Recruited Athlete, Famous, High Donar): None
Other Schools you are applying to:
Duke
JHU
UChicago EA
Amherst
Skidmore
Bates
WashU St. Louis
WashLee
Colby