<p>Hello all!</p>
<p>I'm a Canadian student applying/thinking of applying for a few American Universities. I'm a little unsure of how I compare with all ye Americans, and if I am in fact at a disadvantage, so if you can give me an idea of my chances, it'd be much appreciated.</p>
<p>I'm interested in primarily engineering/business.</p>
<p>The Universities I'm thing of applying to are:
Cornell (ED - already applied)
UPenn - Wharton
Columbia - SEAS
Caltech</p>
<p>**
Profile:**
- Male
- Ethnicity: Canadian born - Indian parents
- Legacy: nope.
- able to speak conversational hindi/punjabi and french
- single: yes for all the ladies out there :)</p>
<p>Standardized Testing:</p>
<p>SAT's (superscored) = 2180
CR = 700
WR = 730
M = 750</p>
<ul>
<li>Note: Taking these in December, looking at 2250+ hopefully.</li>
</ul>
<p>SAT's II:
Math 2 = 800
Physics = 800</p>
<p>Academics:</p>
<p>I'm in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program which is the most rigorous curriculum offered in my area. I am also attending the top ranked school in my region. (excuse my lack of modesty)</p>
<ul>
<li>standard level biology - level 7</li>
<li>standard level economics - level 7</li>
<li>standard level french - level 4 (killing me)</li>
<li>higher level english - predicted level 6</li>
<li>higher level math - predicted level 7</li>
<li>higher level chemistry - predicted level 7</li>
<li>IB predicted score - 38 + 2 = 40/45</li>
</ul>
<p>To put these into percentages, my overall average last year was around a 93-94%.</p>
<p>GPA: We in Canada don't actually do GPA's, but from what I gleaned from other people mines is comparable to a high 3 or 4? Correct me if I'm wrong</p>
<p>Class Rank: We don't do this either, but my guess is probably top 10%</p>
<p>Other: Also in process of completing the Canadian Securities Course</p>
<p>Extra-Curriculars:</p>
<p>Presidents' Council (student representative organization for the largest region in Canada)
- served as Minister of Public Relations - dealt with the School board trustees and heads
- organized and planned a leadership conference for over 100 kids
- also held position as leadership developer at this conference</p>
<p>DECA:
- Finished 4th place at provincial competition for DECA - won a place at the international career development conference held in Dallas, Texas
- held title of Vice President in chapter</p>
<p>Peel Regional Science Fair (grades 7-12)
- designed and developed a more efficient hockey skate
- recognized for ingenuity with silver medal</p>
<p>Athletics:
- Varsity Baseball Team - grade 11
- League Hockey - select level
- Swimming - in process of certification for National Lifeguard Service</p>
<p>Awards: (we have a lack of competitions in Canada)
- Top 25% in PASCAL math competition</p>
<p>Hooks:
Was fortunate to be able to achieve all the above with moderately severe hearing loss.</p>
<p>Essays:
I like them.</p>
<p>Recommendations:
- Teacher recommendations were average at best
- Guidance recommendation was very good</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for chancing me!</p>