<p>okay guys, i left the same chancing thread at cornell, but i guess some people are pretty reluctant to reply. haha, anyway princetons pretty great, im just wondering what my chances are, any help would be great</p>
<p>Grade average: (around 92%, we dont use GPA's in canada)</p>
<p>SAT's: Psycho Ed. Test (equivalent to the SAT's)
-very detailed test on english, verbal, math, calculations, comprehenion, processing speed etc. etc. It basicly said that overall, im in the top 6% of the population. (taken by an experienced reputable psychologist, that specializes in education)
I know that not too many people know about the Psycho Ed, but its definitely recognized by colleges.</p>
<p>school type: private </p>
<p>class rank: school doesn't rank</p>
<p>background: Italian and Croatian. From Vancouver, BC..one of the most multicultural cities in the world.</p>
<p>erggmm.</p>
<p>EC's
-junior varsity football player (starter for both offence and defense), one of the top football schools in the province
-varsity football player (starting defense- best grade 11)
-junior varsity wrestler (most improved- grade 10)
-varsity wrestler (placed at ALOT of wrestling meets)
-junior varisty track and field
-varisty track and field
-national level swimmer (but had to quit in the beginning of grade 9 due to shoulder injury)
-social justice club- active member
-environment club- active member
-writer and editor for school newspaper
-peer tutoring (grades 10, 11, 12)
-pro-life club (grades, 11 & 12)</p>
<p>volunteer work
300+ hours at local animal shelter
100+ hours at local food bank</p>
<p>Summer programs
-Western Canadian all star fooball camp at SFU (three summers)
-Mei summer abroad program: Studied high school courses in Greece and Italy (full credits were given- one summer)
-Cornell summer college program- psychology (one summer)
-"care for animals" camp at the local SPCA...haha im not too sure how that one is going to be seen (one summer)</p>
<p>a little info of myself
-very happy go lucky type of person, i dont really take things seriously, and alot of people think im the nicest person they have ever met. I care alot for people, and can understand them REALLY easily (its a gift i guess, i dont know..) anyway, im not one of those live-for-the-marks type person, i go out alot and im really sociable.</p>
<p>essays: amazing</p>
<p>rec's: pretttty amazing as well</p>
<p>any help would be great!</p>