Hey there .
I’m an international applying from India.
I’m also applying for financial aid.
What are my chances for Amherst College?
I feel like it is a crazy and outrageous reach but then again, why not? Its my only dream school and I hope something magically helps me (and I get a good SAT score soon now sic)
Rigor of secondary school record : Extremely rigorous
Academic GPA 4.0UW
Class rank–If your school doesn’t rank give us an idea like top 5% : 2/50
Recommendations: 10/10 for both school teachers, got an essay from the Director of Education at a US university where I attended summer classes 10/10 I hope
Standardized test scores 1960 SAT 1340 CR+M Retaking this Jan
Essays Global outlook, political rifes 9/5/10
Interview-NIL
Extracurricular activities-
->Attended 9 National/International MUN conferences. Won most of them.
->Started the first MUN society in my state.I train students from sixth grade and upwards and help them fund and achieve their conference expenses and requirements
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Hosted and chaired the first school MUN conference in my state zone.
Attended Summer academy in the US (Elon Academy by Elon University, NC (MERIT))
School Captain for 2014-15. Organized two international events. Several national events.
Was in charge of the team in charge of interaction with the President of India.
Took classes and helped in sports management.
Official rep of school football team.
Participated in more than 25 literary events, debates, poetry recitals. Won about 90% of them (National/State/Local)
Led my team in more than 400+hrs of community service over 3 years with affiliation and support from Rotary club international. Undertook a string of ‘firsts’, from tribal aid to innovative initiatives.
12 documented and published new community service initiatives
Won award from Rotary intl for exemplary service (Rotary Youth Leadership Award)
Published papers in National science congress
Best science student of my school
Gold medal winner from Indian Space Research organization for original research paper on space science(published)(One of the youngest recipients)
Published several articles, poetic pieces and news reports in national daily newspapers
Recognized by the HRD minister of India for perfect scores in high school junior year (documented)
Presented research papers at an Indian national science congress on automobile engineering, applied mathematics, civil engineering and biology.
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Volunteer work : 450+ hours over 3 years and 14 projects. Rotary grant and financial support. Rotary youth leadership award for community service.
Work experience: N/A
First generation college student No
Level of Applicant’s Interest-- I’ve been contacted by these schools. DOes that mean anything?
Financial Aid – Income bracket <35000