Can i get into Reed?

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<p>Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Male
Residence: India
HS Class: 2010</p>

<p>GPA: 3.6 UW (no weighted)
High School: International School & IB Diploma
Rank: School doesnt do it</p>

<p>SAT: M-660 CR-710 W-630 (retaking in October)</p>

<p>SAT II- Math II: 790 Physics: (taking in november)</p>

<p>AP: maybe Economics</p>

<p>IB Classes:
SL Spanish
SL Psychology
HL Math
HL Physics
HL Economics
HL English
AWARDS AND HONORS
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (2010)
High School Spanish distinction award(2006-2007)
Award for continuous inquiry(2007-2008, 2008-2009)
Award for courage and following dreams(2008-2009)
High School History Excellence award(2007-2008)</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
THIMUN, DAIMUN,YLC (Delegate,Deputy chair, Chair)
Fuschia magazine (editor position)
Student Tech crew (3 years)
ECs
Concert Band (2007 - 2010)
Play saxophone
SAISA Soccer (2007-2010)
NHS Member (2007 - 2010)</p>

<p>Student Tech Crew Member (2007 - 2010)
Helps with laptops laptops at my laptop school. Helped at ASB Unplugged, a technology conference.
SAISA Track and Field(2006—2007)
MUWCI conflict management conference- focused on techniques in high pressure conflict regions
Attended Vienna Advent Sing
Community Service and Work Experience:
Time in Rural India (2009)
Spent 3 weeks with mentally challenged adults in rural India focusing primarily in
teaching basic computer skills and interacting with patients.
Save the Children(2008-2010)
Created and taught a curriculum helping children to swim
Internship at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (2009)
Self taught Python programming language in order to complete several projects.
Was accepted into Dalai Llama's program..could not attend
Habitat for Humanity (2008)
Worked at Sujaya foundation helping high school dropouts understand english and apply for jobs
Attended Vienna Advent Sing</p>

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<p>That’s a list of stats and achievements, but it doesn’t really give anyone a picture of you. Your essays, particularly your “Why Reed?” will be very important to admissions. (And just saying, “My essays will be great!” is not going to do it.) What makes you a good fit for Reed? Why are you interested in the school? What are you passionate about? Because honestly, a lot of awards and volunteering doesn’t paint a clear picture about your passions.</p>

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<p>Hi,
I’m a student from India too, and given that my top choice is Reed, guess we’ll be competing next year!
Given which, I cannot possibly wish you all the best…
Nevertheless, I agree- Reed is about curiousity, and a desire to learn- and no scores or grades bring that out. I guess the college is known for unusual decisions. Could you chance me back?</p>