Chances on Stern/Top B Schools? Help a Canadian Out!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey College Confidential & Americans,</p>

<p>I'm a student from Canada. I was wondering what my chances on a school like NYU Stern would be.</p>

<p>I've completed grade 12 and I have been accepted to all the top Canadian undergraduate business schools. Why the sudden urge to go to America? The money, the placements, and the easy American tail.</p>

<p>Up in Canada grade 12 marks are the only ones that matter. </p>

<p>Marks in grade 12,</p>

<p>Calculus -- 96%
Advanced Functions -- 96%
English -- 93%
International Business -- 92%
Business Leadership -- 97%
Resource Management -- 99%</p>

<p>Equates to a 95%+ average. This figure put me second in my graduating class, since I know Americans really love that graduating class statistic. </p>

<p>Couple that number with extracurricular activities that include,</p>

<p>Venture capital firm intern
Marketing research firm intern
Varsity high school hockey captain
NPO president
Various community involvement</p>

<p>This all being said, in America grades 9 - 11 actually matter (*<strong><em>). I did *</em></strong>ing terrible in grades 9 - 11. I had something like a 72% average.</p>

<p>I haven't taken the SATs but I am fairly confident I can get 2100+ on them. </p>

<p>I guess my questions are,</p>

<ol>
<li>Can I get away with doing poorly in grades 9 - 11?</li>
<li>How do I stack up against other applicants, assuming I get 2100 on my SATs?</li>
<li>Are there any schools that don't give a **** about grade 9 - 11 marks that are top 25? </li>
</ol>

<p>If anyone needs help with Canadian university applications I'll be more than willing to help. </p>

<p>Thanks Americans</p>

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<p>Bumpity, bump, bump, bump.</p>

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<p>Can I get some help?!</p>

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<ol>
<li>Can I get away with doing poorly in grades 9 - 11?
No, it is considered unacceptable at top schools to not do well for three out of four years.</li>
<li>How do I stack up against other applicants, assuming I get 2100 on my SATs?
Poorly, because of the low grades for 9-ll. I also see no community service which will hurt you.</li>
<li>Are there any schools that don’t give a **** about grade 9 - 11 marks that are top 25?
No, there are not even any schools in the top 50 (or probably 100) that will ignore a C average that lasted for three years.</li>
</ol>

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<p>I have a variety of community involvement not listed above.</p>

<p>A ~72% average is B/B- in Ontario.</p>