Chances for Princeton SCEA - Rising Senior

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Country: Canada
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male

STATS:
GPA: High School Course average (9th-12th) grade is around 92-93%, senior course average around a 95-96%

APs:
AP Calc BC: 5
AP Physics E&M + Mechanics:both 5
AP Eng Literature: 5
AP Chemistry: 5
AP Economics: 4

SATs:
a) SAT IIs: SAT Math 2: 800
SAT Physics: 800

b) SAT I: 2300 Math: 800, Writing: 770, Reading: 730
Rank: My school doesn’t do rankings

Senior year courses: A bunch of humanities courses as I’ve finished with all the math and sciences. Non AP though, as my school doesn’t offer. However I have self studied the APs above myself.

Major Awards:
Represented Canada at both the IPhO (International Physics Olympiad) and the IOAA (International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics)
Bronze Medallist at IPHO (International Physics Olympiad)
Bronze Medallist at IOAA (International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics)
National AP Scholar
A few Canadian Math contest awards
A bunch of Canadian Physics contest awards (scores top 10 in Canada)
AMC Math contest distinction awards
A few regional debating awards

Extra curriculars:

  1. Biology research at University of Toronto (11th-12th): “How the ‘Adseverin’ protein affects the process of osteoclastogenesis, a key processes needed to regulate and control osteoperosis”
  2. President of School’s debate team (9th-12th)
  3. President of School’s Astronomy Club (12th-)
  4. Captain of School’s Physics team (10th-12th) (I train members and plan/demonstrate weekly experiments)
  5. Lead the Organization of a charity talent show event in support of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, with nearly $1,000 dollars raised
  6. Tutor fellow students in Physics year-round (10th-12th)

Volunteering: Used to volunteer at the local science center as a Recreational Programs Volunteer. We basically host science programs in and around the science center, and I help out by explaining the exhibits to younger kids.

Teacher Recommendation: I know my physics teacher really well and I’m sure he’ll write a stellar recommendation.

Counselor: I’m sure he’ll write me a good recommendation letter as I’ve taken the time to get to know him better throughout the years.

-No financial aid
-Intended Major: Physics or Engineering Science

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10% (slightly better than general applicant pool)

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Your physics credentials are very strong, and you have a competitive overall background. Being a Canadian asian male STEM applicant hurts, but you have a decent shot.

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Thanks for the replies! Bumping this in hopes to get more feedback!

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Also, you plan to major in physics or engineering, and are taking no math or science courses your senior year? That isn’t going to help you.

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@thumper1 I’ve already taken all the science and math courses that my school offers, so those are the only options for me.