An honest chance please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>Hi I am a male, from virginia. I came to US four years ago from Iran because of religious toleration here. I could not gain any education higher than high school there. When I came here I started working my tail off in school, because I could LEARN MORE HERE! So here is my stats:</p>

<p>I am a rising IB senior. I have taken the most hard core classes my school offers.</p>

<p>I only know one of my predicted score for IB HL Bio which is a 6.</p>

<p>I rank 1/401 in my high school: I have to mention my HS is not very competitive; at least not to me. </p>

<p>My GPA weighted is 4.65 and unweighted is I think 3.92 or 3.93 IDK! We go by weighted here.</p>

<p>My SAT scores are horrible because of my lack of experience with English language. </p>

<p>CR is in 500's but I believe I will be in mid 600's next time I take it.
Math is 660, but I'll improve again
Writing the same...</p>

<p>I know my SAT is not that good, but SAT isn't the only factor....</p>

<p>My SAT II scores are ok! </p>

<p>As far as Extraculs:</p>

<p>A list of clubs like NHS, World History, Chess, Academic, etc
My chess team won the regional once (im VP)
Varsity Cross country
Rescue Squad member (love it!!)
ESL teacher (I hold almost 5 days a week to teach kids english since I know its importance)</p>

<p>I am the first generation of my family to attend college as well.
Low-income family as well; I was considering Questbridge but I was afraid I end up somewhere I do not want to go!</p>

<p>I thank you in advance!</p>

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<p>I should consider this a turn-off from Virginia kids…definitly speaks for itself.</p>

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<p>bluepurple, I think you have a very good chance at being admitted. As you pointed out, SATs are just one component of admission. Keep working on the reading and writing. I think with your background you would definitely be able to write an interesting essay and that is indeed very important. Do you have a teacher that knows you well and would be able to write a good recommendation for you? That would be very helpful as well.</p>

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<p>I can never understand Valedictorians who do poorly on standardized tests. </p>

<p>Do they just straight up work harder than everyone else?</p>

<p>I would try taking the ACT.</p>

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<p>Yes!! Being valedictorian is about dedication to be good at all subjects, while not necessarily liking them. Also, I am in US for only four years. I don’t know about others, but I had to work my butt off in my classes to be where I am. SAT is a different story. I didn’t have time to prepare for it, and knew not many big words. I am preparing now, and expect a score that shows my dedication.</p>

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<p>so long as you write a compelling essay (it seems like you have a lot to talk about), get good recommendation letters and work on bringing up your SAT scores a bit, I think you will have a good chance. good luck!</p>