Chances for int'll student to get into US top schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey all. </p>

<p>I am a student from the Netherlands, but I would love to study abroad. Especially in the United States. I am already studying at a Dutch university right now. So I was wondering if some of you could chance me for the following schools: Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley. Maybe I'm aiming too high here, so suggestions are welcome. </p>

<p>Thing is, I really screwed up highschool. I ended up with a 3.3/4.0 HS GPA. I became aware of how important school is, so I decided to do my best in college. My current college GPA is a 4.0, first rank of all college freshmen at my school (out of some 400). A's in all classes. </p>

<p>Being from the Netherlands I did not take the SAT. I did make a practice SAT test and scored 2250/2400. </p>

<p>EC's:
- Started two companies.
- Freelance designer with extensive experience, designing mobile applications for various clients. Ranging from local companies to Silicon Valley startups
- Programming in 2 different programming languages.
- Can speak and write four languages fluently (Not sure if this helps, though)
- National award for best young creative talent
- Sport/hobby: Experienced scuba diver (Just one, which I know is not that good)
- Developed a project that uses modern technologies (think internet + social media) and its effects to help those in need.
- Active member of the startup community over here. </p>

<p>That's about it. Thanks alot!</p>

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<p>You probably should apply as a transfer student, if you are already in college. You might not have to take the SAT I. However, you might have to take SAT IIs for some colleges.</p>

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<p>Thanks for that. How much will my highschool grades affect the chance of admission?</p>

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<p>Despite your low HS GPA, your College GPA is fantastic and I think it shows that you are really disciplined. So your probably ok</p>

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<p>Thanks. What about my EC’s, how close are they to “the norm” for the schools I mentioned? Oh, also scored 95% on an advanced math test.</p>

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<p>Bump10char :)</p>

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<p>Bump. I would still very much appreciate any answers.</p>

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<p>Good ECs. Several people admitted to Stanford this past year were starters of companies. Its hard to say if it fits the norm because schools like Stanford value diversity. I think your chances of getting in would depend a lot on your test scores. Practice SAT scores don’t count for anything. Take the real thing.</p>