<p>I know chances threads aren't exactly accurate, schools are looking for fit, etc. etc. but here goes:</p>
<p>SAT I: 2260 (CR 800 M 680 W 780)
SAT II: Chinese 800, Literature 800, Physics 780, Math 1: 700
International student taking the full IB diploma (6 IB subjects)
Predicted 44/45 (do they look at predicted grades?)
Grades: got 43/45 twice last year but this year they fell to 38/42 ( is this a big deal?)</p>
<p>Awards: [ivy school] book award</p>
<p>ECs:
Editor of school magazine
promotions leader for yearbook
head of an international issues club/forum
on a committee that organized an international student conference
MUN
Debate Team
Piano for 6 years</p>
<p>Service:
Treasurer of a student charity
Student leader of a community service group
went on a service trip to a SEasian country to help build a house
host of a charity dinner</p>
<p>Work:
Banking and Finance course (summer)
English tutor for 3 months
summer internship at advertising firm</p>
<p>Essays: a narrative one about my service trip (the writing is ok but perhaps a bit impersonal)
One about being international (quite generic)
Recommendations: sending 3... 2 good, one ok.</p>
<p>Can anyone evaluate my chances for top universities (HYPS level), Duke, UChicago, NYU-Stern, the UCs?</p>
<p>Thanks I really appreciate this and any suggestions!</p>
<p>Well, as you probably know, standards are higher for international students. Also, colleges are always looking for a rising trend in grades, so your dip in grades this year does not look good. I'm not really sure what you mean by predicted grades (who is making the prediction?). As for your ECs, they are kind of generic, so the way you presented yourself in your application may be key. Most top schools are looking for well-lopsided students - students who excel in something they are passionate about. From your posting, it is hard to tell what your passion is, but, of course, that may have come through in your application, so good luck.</p>
<p>International from where? And are you applying for aid? Also, if you're from China, your 800 in Chinese won't be heavily regarded. </p>
<p>I think you have a good shot at Duke, UChicago. NYU Stern I'd say you're in. As for the UCs, they take very few international students since about 90% are in-state students.</p>
<p>HYPS not likely, you'd be extremely lucky to get into one. It really depends on luck I think.</p>
<p>Your predicted score of 44/45 is great though. EC's are too plain. Good luck though!</p>
<p>don't be discouraged by these comments. You should not bother with your "chances", since you have already started the application process anyway. So what does it give or reveal to you if you have the self-created opinion of a bunch of students? </p>
<p>The most important thing is to go through this process as confident as possible. Be sure to present yourself in your application. What you love, what you do and what you think. </p>