Chance Me Please!!!

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<p>Hi There,
I recently applied to Rice University. I did all my high school in the U.S but I am not a citizen of this country. So, I applied under "international applicant" with financial needs stated.</p>

<p>My GPA is 4.0 (unweighted)
97.4% - GPA weighted
I did a summer research at YALE university/ Southern Connecticut U.
I live in 5 countries for the 1st 12 years of my life</p>

<p>Those are some of the most impressive things about me.</p>

<p>My SAT scores are not very high:
Highest - 600 CR 650 M 640 C (1890) But my super-score would be 1920</p>

<p>Please chance me!!!</p>

<p>WHAT WERE YOUR STATS?</p>

<p>FYI, Heres my resume</p>

<p>Freshman Year:</p>

<ol>
<li> Connecticut Regionals -First Robotics 2nd place Winner (out of 62 teams)</li>
<li> ACADEMIC AWARD – Best Progressive Effort </li>
<li> Induction into World Language National Honor Society (Inducted as a Freshman in High school)</li>
<li> Team Captain of Shelton Relay for Life</li>
<li> HeartSaver CPR/ First Aid Certified –American Heart Association</li>
</ol>

<p>Sophomore Year:
1. Connecticut regionals –First Robotics 7th place winner (out of 62 teams)
2. National Honor Student
3. All American Scholar Award
4. National Leadership Summit
5. National Society of High School Scholars
6. National Young Leader’s Conference (NYLC)
7. People to People Student Ambassador 2009
8. Named 2009 National Scholar by NYLC
9. 3rd place winner in University of New Haven’s 2009 Forensic Science competition for High School students</p>

<p>Junior Year: (Current Academic Year)</p>

<p> Computer Science Award – Medalist – Connecticut State-Level Science Fair 2010
 Second Honors – Connecticut Science Fair 2010
 Second Place Junior Class Winner of Shelton High School Science Fair 2010
 Fourth Place Overall – Shelton High School Science Fair 2010
 2nd Place Winner – FIRST Robotics Competition – Connecticut Regionals
 4th Place Winner – National FIRST Robotics Competition
 1st Place Winner – 2010 Forensic Science Competition (held at University of New Haven)
 Student of the Month of October, 2009
 BOOK AWARD – for Excellence in Academics and Leadership in Community Service. – given by St. Michael’s University as a recognition for academic achievement with social conscience.
 Inducted into National Honor Society
 3Rd Place- American Legion Oratorical Contest
 CAPT Scholar Award
 Designated An Outstanding Spokesman For Freedom and given a Certificate of Merit by The Veterans of Foreign Wars Association Charleston
 Educational Leader and Mentor Award – National Young Leader’s State Conference
 Washington Journalism and Media Conference
 National Youth Leadership Forum – National Security
 ERT (Emergency Medical Response Technician) CERTIFIED
 Varsity Letter – Shelton High School Robotics Team
Leadership Positions/ School Activites:
Leadership Positions:
 Class Officer of Class 2011 – Treasurer
 Chairman –- Shelton Relay for Life’s Youth Recruitment Committee (2008, 2009, 2010)
 Team Captain - Shelton Relay for Life –Affiliated with American Cancer Society (2008 and 2009)
Team Captain/ President – SHS Robotics Team (2010-2011) – chosen for the upcoming year
 Vice President - Math Club (2009)
 Homeroom Representative (2010)
 Secretary of World Language (French) National Honor Society (2008, 2009, 2010)
 Officer – Prom Committee (2010)
 Secretary - Math Club (2008)
 Technology Manager - HOSA (Health Occupation students of America) (2009, 2010)
 Treasurer - HOSA (Health Occupation students of America) (2009, 2010)</p>

<p>School Activities:
 Robotics Club – Varsity Letter, Graphics, Design and Programming department member
 Math club
 HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)
 Student Council
 Class Officer / Representative
 World Language National Honor Society
 Indoor Track Team – Junior Varsity
 National Honor Society
 SHS Forensics Team</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community Service:
 Special Olympics Volunteer (2008, 2009, 2010)
 Plumb Memorial Library Summer Volunteer (2007, 2009)
 Griffin Hospital Volunteer (2009, 2010)
 Huntington Library Volunteer (2009)
 Shelton Lakes Health Care Center visitor (2008, 2009, 2010)
 Contributor of SHS Adopt-a-family (2009, 2010)
 Participator of Birmingham Group’s Health Services Inc.’s Bowl-to-Benefit (2009)
Participator of American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life (2008, 2009, 2010)</p>

<p>Special Interest, Hobbies, etc.:
 Volunteering
 Painting – Pottery painting, Landscape painting and Fabric Painting
 Composing music
 Robotics
 Indian Classical Dance –Bharathanatiyam
 Languages I know are:
 English (US/ UK)
 Tamil (Indian)
 Hindi (Indian)
 Malayalam (Indian)
 Sanskrit (Indian)
 Urdu (Pakistani)
French
 Programming – Visual Basic 8.0, C++
 CAD (Computer Aided Design)</p>

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<p>Probably a no. Your CR is waaay too low, and for a science-y applicant like yourself, your math score is also too low.</p>

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<p>your SAT is a killer. I don’t see you getting in especially because you’re international with need.</p>

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<p>Please keep in mind that none of us here sit behind desks in the Admissions Department.
Priya, your level of extra-curricular involvement is extremely strong – and I hope it dazzles your readers. I also hope that your essays tell your story clearly.</p>

<p>Good luck to you and all the other hard-working candidates starting a new year!</p>

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<p>^ I love that response, and it’s very much in demand now that decisions for early round are coming… :frowning:
I’m too scared to see them AHHHHHHHHH!!!</p>

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<p>Firstly, your GPA and Extra Curriculars are fantastic.</p>

<p>If your research was significant, and you sell yourself on your essays then you have a shot. However, it’s a sizeable reach (not hopelessly so, but I wouldn’t bank on it). Your SAT scores are (as you know) your weakest point. </p>

<p>To be honest (and this is not meant to be harsh, just realistic) you’d probably be best off to take it easy with your EC’s in the spring and maybe summer to seriously prep for the test. All the Extra Curriculars in the world won’t bump you in the admissions process the way upping your SAT score will. You bump your score 200-250 points and your chances look a ton better. Take tons of practice and (old) real tests, and your score will absolutely improve. You might also want to take a shot at the ACT.</p>

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<p>^^ It looks like he already applied.</p>

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<p>Dang, didn’t catch that. My mistake.</p>