Chance - international student!

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<p>I am currently studying under the British curriculum of the Cambridge Pre-U.</p>

<p>I understand that my SATs will be a crucial determinant in my admission chances, but taking into consideration other factors, what are my chances of being successful with the Yale Early-Action scheme?</p>

<p>In addition to Yale, I am planning on applying to Harvard, Duke and Stanford.</p>

<p>Subjects I am currently taking:
Economics
English Literature
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
GPR</p>

<p>(I)GCSE results
May/June 2010:
• IGCSE Mathematics: A*</p>

<p>November 2010:
• IGCSE English Literature: A*</p>

<p>May/June 2011:
• GCSE Drama: A*</p>

<p>• IGCSE English Language: A*
• IGCSE Economics: A*
• IGCSE Mandarin: A*
• IGCSE Mathematics (additional): A
• IGCSE Science (double award): A<em>A</em>
• IGCSE Spanish: A*</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities
• Weekly voluntary teacher at St Finian's Primary School (2011 - 2013)
• Weekly voluntary work at Holly Grange Residential House (2011 - 2013)
• Member of the astronomy club (2011 - 2012)
• Modern (jazz, contemporary and lyrical) dance
• Junior Correspondent for the South China Morning Post (2010 - 2011)
• Russian art appreciation (2010 - 2011)
• Weekly voluntary teacher in catechism classes at St Anne's Church (2009 - 2011)
• Starred in the *** production of 'The Grimm Tales' (2009)</p>

<p>Roles of responsibility
• Finance Director of Young Enterprise group (2011 - 2012)
• Vice Captain of *** School Senior Netball Team (2011 - 2012)
• Student representative of the Extended School Leadership Team at *** School (2009 - 2010)
• Junior Prefect at *** School (2009 - 2010)</p>

<p>Summer activities
• Internship at the Royal Bank of Scotland (experienced a rotation in divisions) in Jakarta (2010)
• 5-weeks intensive Mandarin course at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2011)
• Travels abroad</p>

<p>Winter activity
• Internship at Bank Indonesia (2011)</p>

<p>Awards
• Centenary (sixth form) Academic Scholar at *** School (2011 - 2013)
• Distinction in the Mathematics Achievement Contest jointly-held by Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and Hong Kong Mathematics Database (2010)
• Gold in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematics Challenge (2010)
• Silver and Bronze in the UKMT Junior Mathematics Challenge (2008 and 2009 respectively)
• Shortlisted for the Hong Kong Young Writer of the Year award of 2011 Note: Short-story titled *** published in the Hong Kong Young Writers Anthology (2011)
• Pending: Trinity Guildhall Communication Skills Grade 7 (Individuals) (2012)
• Pending: Trinity Guildhall Individual Acting Skills Grade 7 (2012)</p>

<p>Languages
• Fluent in Indonesian, English, Mandarin and Malay
• Proficient in Spanish</p>

<p>I'll chance back if you wish! :)</p>

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<p>Hi,
I’m an also an international student (in UK, Westminster) and from what I can see, you have pretty good chances. I think Yale and all the other Ivy Leagues are keen on getting internationals and considering the fact that the UK doesn’t have as many of these clubs (like “National Honors Society” or whatever and awards “State Champion in *****”), you stand on firm ground.
Good luck</p>

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<p>By the way, which school do you go to?</p>

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<p>Wow, you have all your chances to go to Yale ! I have posted the next thread after yours, but yours is way too better than mine !</p>

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<p>You all know that this abandoned forum is for students who are now Juniors in college, right? Go to the main Yale forum for your questions.</p>

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<p>No way! Do you attend Westminster School? A few of my friends’ brothers went there! :slight_smile:
I go to DH (too discrete or enough…?)</p>