<p>Hey Everyone,
I'm a high school senior with a 2180 on my SAT (800-Math, 730- Writing,650- Reading). I really need help on knowing my chances to get into the colleges mentioned above-cornell/u penn/georgiatech/columbia/etc.
I am an international student... got 94% in my 10th grade boards ( V.Good Score) and am in the top tenth of my current class. I have quite a few medals in debates, essay competitions, quizzes, sports- football, basketball, cricket, etc in the school and for the school. I was a school prefect in 10th grade.
Ive also been a part of NCC- National Cadet Corps in 8th & 9th grade and NSS- National Service Scheme - 11th grade. Dont know if that qualifies for volunteer work?
I will be writing the SAT Subject Tests in October(Math I/II & Physics) and will moost likely get 1500+/1600.
Before starting to apply, i just wanted to find out where all do i stand a chance as most of the information on the collegeboard website gives a rosy picture of admission process far from the actual truth! So please i would be grateful to hear from you all and get an honest opinion on my chances!!
Thanks!!
*Note - I'd like to pursue engineering ( electronics)--- and have a class rank of 1st in the subject in my school!!</p>
<p>You have a pretty good chance, you seem like a well rounded individual that any college would be lucky to accept. Your sat scores and background are the ideal prerequisites most colleges tend to look for. Although i have to advise that prestigious colleges such as Princeton are incredibly selective. I had friends with with scores similar to yours that did not get accepted due to their their of volunteer work and background. your writing score of 650 is under the average of such colleges. As many of us know universities today are harshly competitive, and pick the top 9%. you being an international student can actually give you an advantage and recognition. So as a conclusion, Yes you do stand a chance so go for it!</p>
<p>In my opinion, one can never be ‘chanced’ for ivy league and other colleges of the same level. This is because that they are extremely selective, have holistic admissions, and are very random.</p>
<p>Saying that, I think your grades and scores are pretty good for getting in! But for a better chance, you may want to boost that SAT score to atleast a 2250, and try to score 85%+ in 11th and 12th. Apart from that, write good essays! Who knows what could happen?</p>
<p>Will you be asking for financial aid?</p>
<p>Thanks Tealkcid for your opinion…will definitely apply now…was just looking for some confirmation.
@anvesh95… its tough to get good grades in 11 & 12 in schools ( in india- my school atleast), rarely do they give above 80% even if you are the best!! Ya and ill try improve my sat score.</p>