Can I get into Yale or Cornell for International Relations??

Applying to College
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<p>Hi! I'm a high school junior in Asia currently enrolled in the IB Diploma Progam. My dream schools are Yale and Stanford but i'm also considering Cornell, UC Berkley, UCSD, UVA and Rice.</p>

<p>IB SUBJECTS PREDICTEDS
Higher Levels:
English Literature - 6/7
Modern World History- 6/7
Math:5/6
Standard Levels:
Physics: 6
French: 5/6
Music: 6
Overall IB predicted: 34 - 38 with 3 bonus points making it 37 - 41
* Note IB is out of 45 and incredibly competitive </p>

<p>SATs: awaiting results however, when i did them at home i got between 2100 and 2200
planned SAT IIs: American History, Math IIc and Physics</p>

<p>GCSE grades:
Eng Lit: A*
Eng Lang. A*
Math. A*
Physics: A*
Bio A*
Chem A*
Business A*
History A
French A
Art A
Graphics Designs B</p>

<p><em>note: A</em> means A+ in the British system </p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS:
HK-MUN
School Debate Team
Violin: Royal Schools of Music Grade 8
School Hockey Team:
Started Ultimate Frisbee Team in our school ( i know it's popular in the US, but it isn't in a British school)
School Orchestra
ESF Orchestra
Pit Musician for School Musical
Photography ( but it's my own personaly hobby so i'm not sure if it counts)</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER WORK:
SPCA
Helping out with Refugees
Tutoring Younger students with their Math HW
Helping out Teachers in Class - support teaching
Set Desgins for our school's Cultural Evening
Bake Sales for Charity
Charity Violin Dinner Concert for the HKDAB political Party</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP:
Lead 7th Grade Students out camping for a week
MSC Treasurer
Whole School Council Representative
Dynasty Representative
Formal Committee Chair </p>

<p>Just wondering about my chances for International Relations at Yale or Stanford - sorry i meant Yale or Stanford in my thread title ...</p>

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<p>You're In Girl :p</p>

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<p>Would you apply as an international student? (Meaning, do you have American citizenship?)</p>

<p>I think you have a goods hot either way, but it'll be tougher if you don't.</p>

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<p>international student</p>

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<p>From what you've shared, you seem to be viable. However, I'm sure you know that given the many, many applicants each year (especially internationals), nothing is for certain (despite ilovebabypink's post). Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>Contrary to what ilovebabypink says, nobody has a shoe in. There are loads of extremely competitive applicants applying to Stanford and Yale, and being an international student it's even more difficult and cutthroat. You do have a shot, however, and it's definitely worth applying, just be sure to look at alternatives if you want to attend university in the states. Good luck!</p>