<p>So I've been reading a lot more threads here at CC lately, and I'm getting worried. My chances as an international student seeking financial aid doesn't look too good. :(</p>
<p>What do you guys think?</p>
<p>Profile: A Japanese-Filipino studying in an international school in the Philippines, although I grew up in Japan. Small class sizes (100+). Doesn't really send people to Ivys and stuff, although recently one or two people have gotten into Upenn, Duke, and JHU, places like that.</p>
<p>International Student applying for Financial Aid where applicable.</p>
<p>Target Schools:</p>
<p>Yale - applied EA
Duke University
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Johns Hopkins University
Northwestern
University of Miami
University of Washington at St. Louis
Muhlenberg - safety
Albright - safety</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.97 just about
Weighted GPA: 4.05 (yeah not that weighted)
Rank: Technically I'm top 1% but I know I'm rank 1/113
SAT I: CR - 740, M - 680, W - 700 (essay 9) Total: 2120 retaking in November
SAT II: Bio M - 760, Math II - 760, Literature - 740
Course of Study: Premed (Biology / Theatre double major)
Course load: Most rigorous</p>
<p>Awards: </p>
<ul>
<li>Canadian Mathematics Competition, Fryer Contest - Certificate of Distinction, Bronze Standard (top 25% of world) (9)</li>
<li>Canadian Mathematics Competition, Fermat Contest - Certificate of Distinction, Bronze Standard (top 25 of world) (11)</li>
<li>Academic Bowl Special Achievement Award (given to 2nd best member of Academic Bowl) (10)</li>
<li>Academic Bowl Outstanding Achievement Award (given to best member of Academic Bowl) (11)</li>
<li>Asia Pacific Activities Conference: Theatre - Special Achievement Award (given to 2nd best member in year's group of APAC Theatre delegates) - (11)</li>
<li>Major Production "The Fantasticks" - Best Supporting Actor Award (11)</li>
<li>+ Generic GPA awards</li>
</ul>
<p>Activities:
- Academic Bowl Team (9th, Varsity. 10th-12th, member of APAC Academic Bowl Team - competition including local Filipino schools and schools from China, hosted by us)
- Student Council: Sophomore Council PRO, Junior Council PRO, Executive Council PRO
- Binan Charity (approx. $4000 of donations raised in 2 months each year for mass donations of Christmas dinners and other necessities to less fortunate families in Binan area) - 10th to 12th
- Typhoon Ondoy Relief Effort (reaching out to those in need from recent typhoon Ketsana, or as it is known here, Ondoy, through donations raised) - 12th
- Asia Pacific Activities Conference: Choir (Held in Kobe, Japan in 11th, and held in Manila, Philippines, in 12th)
- Asia Pacific Activities Conference: Theatre (Held in Manila, Philippines in 11th, and held in Beijing, China in 12th)
- Major Production "Pippin", Dance Ensemble and minor role "Ghost" (10th)
- Major Production "The Fantasticks", leading supportive role "Hucklebee" (11th)
- Major Production "Jekyll's Hydes", leading role "Henry Jekyll" (12th)
- National Honor Society 11th - 12th
- National Honor Society "Gawad Kalinga", tutoring of underprivileged children in village set up for homeless families in Science, Math, and English (11th - 12th)
- National Honor Society 1 on 1 Tutorial Service - Biology and English specialist (11th - 12th)
- Filipiniana Club PRO (11th - 12th)
- Junior Volunteer at Sacred Heart Hospital, PA (65 hours) - (11th)</p>
<p>What do you guys think? I'll be glad to chance you back.</p>