<p>I am an international student applying from Nigeria, I have also lived in South Africa. </p>
<p>-My SAT scores are not the best I got a 1900 (math-580, critical reading 640. writing-680)
-I am ranked 5 out of 98 students in my grade
-In Nigeria we don't have AP or GPA , but I am an A student
- I am ranked First in my grade for Government, Business studies , Economics and Food and Nutrition, and Second for Accounting
- I am the founder and president of the environmental committee at my school, my school is now the first in Lagos to recycle
-president of the community development club
- House captain of for sports and cultural events
I have also had 2 articles on developmental economics published in National newspapers in Nigeria </p>
<p>I have received numerous awards for community service: for renovating public schools (in Nigeria they aren't the best), teaching underprivileged kids on the weekends etc I have done about 310 hours of community service </p>
<p>Also have work experience I have worked in the Ministry of women's affairs and poverty alleviation as well as the Ministry of environmental affairs in Nigeria .</p>
<p>I speak Zulu (south African) and Igbo ( Nigerian)</p>
<p>These are a few of my achievements...
What are my chances of getting into Harvard, Yale , Princeton or Stanford?</p>
<p>well I live in Nigeria, and I intend on returning back and getting involved in politics. Women aren’t really respected when it comes to politics and business, but there is a certain level of respect that people give you when they know you have attended some of the top universities in the world .</p>
<p>Also I want to study economics and Political science and these universities can offer the best possible education and help broaden my perspective.</p>
<p>I think you have a good chance especially for the reasons why you have decided to go to these top schools and as a fellow African I respect your goals. I wish you all of the luck in getting into these schools, but you might want to get your SAT up at least to 2000. I know it is difficult to know be well prepared for this test coming from a different country as people in the US have a hard time getting ready for it, but a 2000 just looks good. Overall though, you look to be in a good position. You seem unique. However do keep in mind that getting into these top colleges is sometimes weird and tricky. Sometimes a person with a 3.6 will get in and 3 people with a 4.0 GPA will be rejected. GOOD LUCK</p>
<p>Your story is interesting, and I’m sure you’ve reflected it well in your essays and potential interviews. But really get your ACT up, especially the math section, which I noticed even most international students who don’t speak English as their first language have atleast a 700+ score in. As of now, still apply, but I’m not sure how likely a top ivy school will give you an acceptance even if they like your unique story/background.</p>
<p>I don’t have another opportunity to take the SAT, but would my chances be higher if I take the SAT Biology, literature and Math subject tests and score 700+</p>