<p>Hi everyone! I’m an Asian and goes to a non-US system high school. Though I know this might be a bit late, but please comment on my chances and tell me what else I can do to enhance my chance of admission. Thank you!</p>
<p>Stats:
Studying in the best high school in the nation. I’m also in the Humanities Honor Program
GAP: 4.0/4.0 UW
Ranking: 1/20
SAT I: CR600 W700 Math800 (total 2100)
SAT II: Math I 780, Math II 780, Physics 730 (planning to take Biology in Jan and think I can get a pretty good grade)
My school does not provide any AP course or IB course</p>
<p>ECs:
Humanity Research Thesis
President of Business Management Society
President and Chief of Flute of School Orchestra
Founder of School MUN club/Director of a MUN
Adminitration Director of Student Council
Director of my school’s annual international exchange program (academic and cultural)
Financial Director of a Research Presentation
Continuous Volunteer Service for more than 2 years
Volunteer work at the Student Affair Office
Flute 8 years/ Piano 13 years/ Cello 3 years
Member of School Chior 3 years
Photography 3 years
Worked as a part-time assistnat at an small international trading firm
Worked as a waiter in a local store similar to Starbuck
Very good at culinary stuff. I’m responsible for regular meals/dessert and everything in my family</p>
<p>Awards:
Second Place in a National Chior Contest
Thrid Place in a National Music Contest
Full Scholarship to a week-long abroad Conference (National)
Third Place in a School-wide Chior Contest
Fourth Place in a School-wide English Speech Contest
First Place in city-wide Flute Contest
One prestigious Book Award
Academic and Ethical Honor Awards
Excellent Service Awards
Olympiad Finalist</p>
<p>Recommendations:
excellent!</p>
<p>Essays:
Pretty well, I’d say</p>
<p>Other:
Language: Japanese, English, Chinese
First generation for college</p>
<p>Is there anything I can do now to improve my chance of admission? I know my SAT I is pretty weak, but what if combining with other materials above?
Please help me! Thank a lot!</p>
<p>The one obvious weakness is the SAT-CR score, not that it is low by any stretch. Since you already have two excellent subject tests (Maths = 1), taking Bio is unnecessary for admissions. Take a look at the ACT. The English portion is a little less ‘tricky’, and you might find the ACT more to your learning style.</p>
<p>Other than that, write excellent essays and apply EA. Good luck.</p>
<p>Dear ChenChenChen : Your profile caught my attention only because of the 1/20 ranking at an institution that does NOT support an AP/IB curriculum. Therefore the profile of the courses that you took during your High School years will be incredibly important as a component of your application to allow Boston College to properly interpret your education. For example, a US student that has not had any AP/IB exposure will see the value of their GPA generally downgraded compared to the applicant pool which will be heavily AP/IB biased. Your test scores certainly show that you have a grasp of academic material - the challenge will be to make sure that your High School curriculum is cast in the proper light.</p>
<p>To improve your chance of admissions, you will want to work with your guidance counselor or school principal immediately to make sure that your academic record includes details on your courses. You will also want to consider finding out from Boston College who will be reading international applications from your area of the globe.</p>
<p>Your pursuits in music, leadership, and all things academic are strong. Missing are elements of school spirit (sports and such), but you might well be able to use your volunteerism with the student affair’s office to demonstrate what you will add to the Boston College community aside from your strong academics. Your cultural diversity and experiences in that area are intriguing to the reader and hopefully these will play into your essay and consideration for Boston College.</p>
<p>@scottj: Thank you so much for the warm encouragement and helpful advice. Thanks for pointing out the important factors and possible changes to do! I really appreciate your help!</p>