Aus. IB student - Chances of Ivies/other universities?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi,
I'm from Australia, I'm an IB student and I will take my final exams in November, 2010. Here are my predicted grades (granted they could change between now and next year): </p>

<p>HL subjects:
Economics HL 7
History HL 7
Biology HL 5</p>

<p>SL subjects:
French SL 7
English SL 7
Math studies SL 6 (but I do absolutely nothing for this subject)</p>

<ul>
<li>extra marks (three maximum) allocated for 2 essays and a presentation. Marks unknown at this stage </li>
</ul>

<p>Total = 39/45 (not taking into account 3 possible bonus marks)</p>

<p>EC =
- Waterpolo
- School swim team/track team
- Skiing
- Yoga
- 1st quad for rowing
- Cross-country
- Strength & conditioning classes w/ school
- Balmoral Burn (charity fun-run)
- 1st Debating team for my year
- Ballet
- Volunteer waitressing
- Clean up Australia Day (spend a day picking up litter)
- Red Shield Appeal (Door-knock appeal for the Salvation Army)
- volunteer 3 hours a week at the local nursing home
- Bush regeneration
- Intern at an Investment bank
- 2 month language exchange program </p>

<p>I know it's ridiculously hard to get into these schools and I understand my chances are so, so slim. Should I even bother applying? The Ivy League schools I would apply to are Columbia, UPenn, Brown. I might also apply to Northwestern or Chicago. I have a very basic understanding of American schools, and besides from what I find online I'm not too sure of which schools are best for which areas of study. I intend to study Political Science</p>

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<p>Asked to re-post in Chances forum -----</p>

<p>My school doesn’t offer GPA but we did take a Government test required for all year 10 students at the end of last year. We are graded in ‘Bands’
A 90% and above = BAND 6
B 80-89% = BAND 5
C 70-79% = BAND 4
D 60-69% = BAND 3
E 40% - 59% = BAND 2
F 40% and under = BAND 1</p>

<p>English - Literacy: Band 6 (91) [5th out of 90 girls]
Mathematics: Band 5 (81)
Science: Band 5 (88)
Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship: Band 6 (92) [7th out of 90 girls]
Australian History, Civics and Citizenship: Band 6 (90) [3rd out of 90 girls]
Computing Skills: Band 6</p>

<p>I’m taking the SAT’s next year outside school (they don’t offer them) so I’m thinking that those results will give me a better idea. I have current ranks for my classes. (Rankings include all HL/SL students)</p>

<p>English SL = 3rd
Math Studies SL = 5th
French SL = 2nd
History HL = 1st
Economics HL = 2nd
Biology HL = Unsure</p>

<p>Achievements…
Team Captain of Red Shield Appeal Charity collection.
Achieved ‘White Pocket’ Award (printed on school blazer) for Commitment to Athletics/Track team
Achieved ‘White Pocket’ Award for Commitment to Waterpolo team
Distinctions in Australian Schools English Competition multiple times for English and Science</p>

<p>Not looking into financial aid from Universities.</p>