Another "Chance Me Please" post; please help!

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<p>Hello all, I know how annoying this might be to some but I’m desperate so please help me?</p>

<p>So I am a Nepalese senior (US Permanent Resident) doing the IBDP in Nepal. Here are a few things about me:</p>

<p>Background:
Nepalese, going to the only IB school in Nepal. On merit based aid. (they don’t provide need based aid)</p>

<p>SAT:
CR:650
Math: 600
Writing: 700
(essay of 10)
Total: 1950</p>

<p>IB subjects:
Math SL
Physics SL
Spanish ab initio
English Lang and Lit HL
Economics HL
Social and Cultural Anthropology (SCA) HL</p>

<p>I can speak and write 4 languages: Nepali, English, Hindi and Spanish.</p>

<p>For my IB first year finals (11th grade finals) I got a score of 34 out of 42 which is in the top 5% of my class. (total 47 students in my class)
However, my IB 2nd year (12th grade) midterm results were extremely better: 37 out of 42 which is actually in the top 3% of my class. However my school doesn’t rank since students take different subjects and all of that.
So in my midterms I got a 6 in all my subjects except for SCA in which I got a 7 out of 7. </p>

<p>Personal essay: Still working on it but I’d give it around a 7 to 9 out of 10.
Letter of Recs: Should be amazing since all the teachers I’ve requested love me. ( I wont know though, I’ve waived my right)
Supplementary: Should be good too.</p>

<p>As for EC’s:
House Vice Captain (Prefect member): one year
House Captain (Prefect member): 9th grade, one year.
School Vice Captain (Prefect member): 10th grade, one year.
Student Council President: IB first and second year; two years.
Government school tutoring: Once a week for 1 hour, one year.
Started the school IB magazine and worked as chief editor for 1 year. (still helping juniors work on the magazine)
Won first prize for IB short film festival (and competition) that took place in our school for our English Lang and Lit class.
Organized various school events such as the school prom, welcome party, spirit week, IB film festival, Dashain Fest, etc.
Peer mentoring
Led many school assemblies.
Worked as teacher’s assistant for more than two years.
Represented my school on a national TV show
Represented my school at a conference for “Round Square Organization”
Received the Teacher’s Choice Award
Volunteered in the local community development organization for 2 years. (environment conservation, awareness programs, etc).
Regular singer: (Won singing competition awards (organized by the Indian Embassy for “Gandhi Memorial”), Gave concerts in other schools as well, I have my own recorded Cds as well)
Writing: I’m writing a novel for young adults <a href=“13%20chapters,%20so%20far;%20the%20word%20count%20categorizes%20it%20into%20the%20%22novella%22%20section”>teen romance/fiction</a> But I dream of publishing it one day (soon).
Travel experiences: I’ve traveled to more than 6 countries so far and I’ve also regularly traveled to rural areas of Nepal. On these travels, I’ve provided the villages with small stationary items such as books, exercise books, pencils, calculators, etc.
I also take part in sports and have won many intramural competitions. (Basketball, badminton, etc.)</p>

<p>Possible hooks(?):US PR living in an underdeveloped country(?) (Other than that, nothing else)</p>

<p>Please tell me what you think about my profile.
To all that take the time to read through this post and give honest opinions, I really thank you! As you can see, my SAT scores aren’t all that great so I’m extremely worried. I swear though, this post is genuine so please do help!</p>

<p><em>I also apologize for any grammatical errors I may have made on this post</em></p>

<p>Thankyou in advance!</p>

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<p>Wow you certainly have an impressive resume! I’d say your chances are very good- be sure to keep your grades up.</p>

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<p>@BobcatStudent Thankyou so much! Do you think there might be a chance that my SAT score might lower my chances? :/</p>

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<p>I mean I plan on submitting my scores even to schools that dont require it so yeah ._. </p>

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<p>If you’re really worried about your SAT score you don’t have to submit it at all. Bates is SAT optional so if you want to leave it out of your app, go for it! Statistically I believe 2/3 of people do submit their scores, but that’s just because they do well and it might help them in the admissions process. SAT scores really don’t weigh that highly here. Your 1950 will barely be looked at. Most likely it’s your transcript that will either make or break your changes. Ultimately, you should do whatever you feel is more comfortable. </p>

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<p>@BobcatStudent‌ hm well I looked at their stats and seems like my score is within range. So it might help me I suppose. I’ll make sure my grades stay good and I’ll keep continuing my activities. Hopefully things work out :)</p>

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<p>Good luck! Fingers crossed</p>

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<p>@BobcatStudent Thankyou so much! Are you a current student there? :)</p>

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<p>Yes I am! Class of 2018 :)</p>

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<p>@BobcatStudent Oh wow, congratulations! How do you like it there? :slight_smile: (whats your favourite thing about campus?)</p>

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<p>Everything’s great-I can’t really complain about much! As cliche as it sounds, my favorite thing is probably the people. I haven’t met anyone I’ve genuinely disliked, everyone’s nice and laid-back.</p>