An Indian/African for Yale Engineering? What are my chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Dear all, I graduated from high school in 2012 and I'm currently in my gap year phase.</p>

<p>I'm from MRU island and Yale admits a student from my country nearly every year.</p>

<p>I'm the first generation to attend college. I'm applying for financial aid as well. (Income less than $20,000)</p>

<p>Academics:
SAT 1: 1980
SAT 2: Physics 710 Maths 2 750</p>

<p>Cambridge International Exams:</p>

<p>School Certificate:
I've got 7 units. (As) (Maths, Add-maths, French, English, Chemistry, Physics, Design&Tech, Lit in English)
I've been ranked second at national level in Design&Tech.</p>

<p>Higher School Certificate:(A-level)/(AS level)
In Physics, Mathematics and Design&Tech I've got A*s.
In English and French I've got A's. (highest)
I've been ranked ninth in Design&Tech at national level in Design&Tech.
I've been ranked 14th at National Level in the Technical Stream.
I've been regular prize winner in school's internal exams.</p>

<p>EC's:
1)Secretary of the Charity Club at School (fundraising events, lunches, donations, etc )
(organized several fundraising events, dinners for homeless and orphans, donations etc)
2)Co-founder of HIV awareness club (sensitize students on HIV, speeches by PILS representatives etc)
3)Member of Science Club (blood donation, recycling paper, batteries etc, trekking events, debate events)
4) First runner up of a national project-based competition.(team)
5) Second runner up of a public speaking competition during an exchange program between high schools from different countries. IQCC
6) First prize winner of a national script writing competition.
7) Played badminton for national team in 9th/10th grade.
8)Volunteered for LionsClubInternational. (90+hours)
9)Involved in a solar harvesting project where I designed a solar tree for an international NGO EliAfrica(team)
10) Interned for 24 weeks in the country's top mechanical and structural engineering firm.(paid)
11) Worked in a jewellery shop and learned how to make jewels. (paid) (24 weeks)
12) Self-taught guitar player
13) Workshop experience
14) Got an advanced diploma in data management(city and guilds) + little of web designing etc.</p>

<p>My college essay is good but not stellar. My teachers' letters of recommendation I presume are stellar. They have known me each for quite a long time.</p>

<p>I love design and to build. I even sent a portfolio of my work to Yale university.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into Yale Engineering? </p>

<p>I've applied for fall 2014. Please let me know what are my chances.</p>

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<p>Bump! Can someone chance me? I’ve been rejected by great middle tiers. I’m freaking out !</p>

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<p>Not with those SATs. You’re about 300 points away from most Yale students.</p>

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<p>Raise up your SAT. However strong your hook is(i.e. the diversity factor),you must get at least 2100+ to be considered by Yale or Ivy-caliber schools. Besides, your SAT subs are a bit low for engineering standards - I’d recommend raising them to 750+ each.
Still, everything else looks good. Why are u considering engineering at Yale,btw? </p>

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<p>@soze Yes! I know ! </p>

<p>@bbff1234 I know it’s hard to get in there. I’ve already taken a gap year and taking another one would be impossible. 2 years lost ! But I’ll try to work on those SATs if ever I’m considering to take those SATs again.</p>

<p>I love the place , the campus and its diverse community. Yale is investing a lot in its science and engineering departments. Plus, I watched tons of videos on Yale. I fell in love with the place. I know that getting in is impossible but I will try my best next year.</p>

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<p>@bbff1234 I got a friend with 1990 sat and got into Harvard. But he was exceptional. Anyway, better have low expectations and hope for the best. :)</p>

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<p>@ashik1:Yeah, we’ll all hope for the best and prep for the worst…Miracles do happen.</p>

<p>Fingers crossed. Good luck to u. </p>

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<p>Thanks ! Bump plz! </p>