<p>I'm from the Philippines, and I am interested in applying to universities in the US, Singapore, HK and Australia. I am actually currently enrolled as a freshman in our state university, but I'm considering taking up Engineering/a Biomedical field overseas. (Apparently, some universities allow students like me from non-US style schools to apply as incoming freshmen. Is this right?)</p>
<p>My GPA is around 3.7 (We don't really use this grading system in our country, but according to converters, it's around this number.) I was part of the top 7% of our graduating class. </p>
<p>SAT1: 2180 (680 - Reading, 800 - Math, 700 - Writing)</p>
<p>SAT2: 710 Biology E, 710 Chemistry, 780 Math 2</p>
<p>*I graduated from a secondary school that specializes in science and is funded by the government. All students are considered full scholars and receive around 10USD (500 pesos) as a monthly stipend. Our subjects include Maths (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus), Sciences (Earth Sciences, Integrated Science and 3 years each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Technology (Technology Skills, Engineering Drafting, Computer Programming in C++, Java and Python) and Humanities (English, Values Education, Physical Education, Health, Music, Filipino, Social Sciences + Economics) </p>
<p>*Currently, I am enrolled in a highly selective accelerated medical course in the state university. </p>
<p>Extracurriculars/Awards/Recognition:
High Honors upon Graduation (Consistent Dean's Lister)
Batch Council Secretary (Year 2)
Student Council Secretary (Year 3)
Student Council President (Year 4)
Member of the school/university dance troupe
Editor-in-chief and News Editor of the school paper
Gold Medalist in News Writing, Headline Writing and Copy reading
Member of the Student Catholic Association's choir
Yearbook Committee Contributor
School Website Contributor
Finalist in Computer Programming Contests
Certificates in the Australian Chemistry Quiz
Finalist in National Culture Quiz Bee (History, Geography, Literature and Culture)
Best Presentation in an Asian Leadership Summit
2 National Leadership Awards
International Public Service Award (Zonta's Young Women In Public Affairs)
Topnotcher for the State U's National Entrance Exam
Scholar for three major universities in the country
member of National Society of High School Scholars
Regnum Christi Volunteer at Holy Week Missions
Church Volunteer at "The Way of Wisdom" (free tutorials/schooling for underprivileged high school students)
Summer job/intern as a photographer and presentation builder for a ceramics company</p>
<p>Schools I want to apply to are:
UPenn
UMich
Univ of Chicago
Cornell
Columbia
NYU
Hong Kong University
HKUST
University of Melbourne
National University of Singapore</p>
<p>Thank you so much in advance to all those who'll reply! :)
I'm pretty clueless when it comes to overseas admission criteria, and sometimes, I feel like my extracurriculars don't match the program that I want to pursue. @-)</p>