<p>Hello, I will post my stats below, and please offer some valid advice for me. Everyday I get more depressed just looking at my stats. So here are my stats with college lists</p>
<p>Personal / Subject Information:
Currently going to school in: Santiago, Chile
<em>been living abroad basically all my life</em>
Ethnicity: Korean (unfortunately, this will go against me)</p>
<p>Academics:
GPA : Unweighted : 3.74 (out of 4) <em>Pretty low i know</em></p>
<p>SAT : 1400 (2080)
Reading: 670
Math : 730
Writing: 680
*I know they suck right now, but I'm taking them again, and hopefully (realistically speaking) i believe i can bring them up to at least a 2150 *</p>
<p>ACT : Results coming out soon
Rank : Although my HS doesn't rank, I believe I'm in at least top 20% and probably in %10</p>
<p>Courses: Taking the Full IB Diploma Program</p>
<p>With High Level Classes in:
IB HL Economics
IB HL English
IB HL Spanish
IB HL Biology</p>
<p>What I want to study is:
International Economics
International Relations/Affairs</p>
<p>College List:</p>
<p>So far, here's what I have planned out:
Reach:
Georgetown University (ain't happening )
Emory University
Johns Hopkins (International Relations Program)</p>
<p>Target:
well this is more a low reach - nonetheless - reach : Carnegie Mellon University (IR)
Tufts University
Boston College
New York University
University of Michigan</p>
<p>Safety:
Babson College
Boston University</p>
<p>And.. im not sure where to rank University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill</p>
<p>Well, these are my current college list, all with at least a good program in econ or IR</p>
<p>I'm not sure if these will help but here are my
Extracurricular Activities:
Modern Music Masters Honor Society (10,11,12) - President of Society - Going to Brazil for Conference
Varsity Basketball (10,11,12) - Selected to South American Athletic Conference in Argentina and Ecuador
Varsity Volleyball (9,10,11,12)
Model United Nations (11,12) - Chair, Selected to BAMUN Conference in Panama and THIMUN Conference at the Hague
Student Council (9,10,11,12) - Class Representative
Student Ambassador (10,11,12) - Ambassador Program for New students in International Schools
Community Service (Volunteer) - More than 100+ hours teaching underprivileged kids on Saturdays
Debate Team/ Speech - Won Third Place in English Speaking Union Tournament
International Relief Club
Religious Activities/ Ethnic Groups - Vice-President of Student Member Body of Korean Group</p>
<p>They ain't much, but maybe can provide a little boost ,oh and i believe ill be in the National Honor Society soon.</p>
<p>Please. feel free to give any opinions and advice on college lists. Thank you</p>