Hi,
I am an Asian Male applying as an international student.
My stats are as the follows:
SAT: 1570 (ERW: 790, Math: 780)
SAT Subjects: Math 2, Chemistry, Physics (800/800 in all)
APs: Physics C: Mechanics, Calc BC, Chemistry (5/5 in all); AP Scholar
Plan to complete IB Diploma, my predicted is 44/45 (school policy prevents a 45 from being predicted). My subjects at Higher Level are: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, predicted 7/7 in all academic subjects.
Extra Curriculars:
Top 45 National Rank in Squash (Under 17)
Chaired MUN committees, won awards as delegate
Authored a research paper introducing new methods for thalassemia detection (for an NGO which works in the field of preventing this disorder, widespread in South Asia)
Submitted a paper on greener methods of preparing boric acid to academic journals, awaiting decision.
2 additional research papers through internships.
Awarded the Times SPARK award (given by a prestigious newspaper to only 300 out of 300,000 applicants)
Awarded a scholarship by my school for excellent academics and co-curriculars.
Essays:
Common App (8/10), wrote about challenges while playing squash.
Princeton Supplement (8.5/10), wrote about how Calvin and Hobbes has influenced me.
LORs:
Academic: Don’t really know, guessing they would be above average.
Optional: From my supervisor at the NGO, 9/10, spoke about my hard work and passion outside academics.
I do know Princeton is a reach for everyone, but would really appreciate your feedback and comments. Thanks!
