chance me for wellesley, international student? :)

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<p>Hi :)
General Info:
Nationality: German
Country of birth: Switzerland</p>

<p>Essay: Will be rather strong I hope
Recommendations: From two of my teachers, they both like me but I'm not sure how well the recs will be considering that they have never done this before
Financial Aid: I don't need financial aid</p>

<p>Stats and Test scores:
SAT I : 2000 - 660 Reading, 660 Math, 680 Creative Writing ; will retake in October (expect to do better in the Math section, perhaps in the Creative Writing as well)
SAT II : 800 in French, German, Latin
Highschool in France:
- Finished trimester as top student of the class, although I was not a native speaker before I came to France
Highschool in Switzerland:
- Average of 5.67 out of 6 (class average is 4.8), top 5%
- No honors or AP courses available
- Ancient Greek as elective</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Not needing financial aid is always a plus. I worry about all your SAT IIs being taken solely as foreign languages, even if this is what you want to major in. You are not demonstrating writing ability in English or variety of subjects which is important to US universities. The instant impression from this post is that you are good at languages but nothing else. Now I am sure this isn’t true and that is why we need more info. What subjects are you taking as a senior? I am hoping at least a science and maths.</p>

<p>Other point: extra-curriculars. These are extremely important in admissions to US institutions, not usually very relevant in other countries. What are yours and we can give you a better idea?</p>

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<p>It is true that I am better at languages. All of the students at our school follow the same curriculum: On the science/math side I took Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Math/Geography but I finished Biology/Geography in junior year because of my school’s specifications.</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
Theater

  • Since 2006: Participated in yearly, public theater performances at [my middle school] and ranked in top three at Mt. Holyoke theater competitions
  • Participated in several leading roles at the yearly, public theater performances of [my high school]
  • Organization of get-togethers, dinners, management of the bills and expenses, supervision of younger students, costume coordination, etc.
    Horseback Riding
  • Since 2004: D1 and D2 rating of the United States Pony Club
  • Brevet Switzerland
  • Dressage and jumping competitions both in the USA and in Switzerland
  • Part-time care horses, full responsibility over two horses multiple times a week (nutrition, exercise, groundwork, check-ups on health, etc.)
    Music and Dance
  • Since 2010: Participating member of [my choir] with public performances
  • Since 2011: Jazz dance with public performances
    Parish and Community
  • USA: Food Pantry, preparation of Children’s Liturgy
  • Switzerland: Founder of “Chinderchille” (Children’s Liturgy)
    Child Care
  • 2010 – 2013: Homework support during school and vacation time for a boy with an Italian/American background and difficulties speaking German
  • Since 2013: Child care for a girl with Down Syndrome
  • Since 2013: Tutoring at elementary school, responsibility homework and comprehension of students from diverse backgrounds</p>

<p>I hope that helps! :)</p>