Chances to Fu Foundation

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello, everyone. I discovered this treasure-forum today, so as you understand I am a new member. Congrats to the creators of this very useful forum.</p>

<p>So here goes it. I just finished the first year of International Baccalaureatte (IB1), and in the new school year I will be atteding IB2 (the final year at school). Ohh, I forgot to mention that I am an international student from Greece. I am very interesting in coming to the states an specifically at New York City attending the School of Engineering at Fu Foundation. So, I am giving a short resume and I would be pleased if youtold me what are my chances.</p>

<p>I finished IB1 with the following grades:
-Maths High Level: 6/7
-Physics High Level: 7/7
-Chemistry HL: 5/7
-Modern Greek A1:6/7
-English B2:6/7
-Bus&Management:5/7</p>

<p>-Total:35/42</p>

<p>I think that my Letters of Recommendation will be very good as well as my Personal Statement (Essay). I have completed 150 hours of volunteer work with the CAS Program of IB. </p>

<p>My SAT I scores are:
-CR: 460
-Writing: 500
-Mathematics: 740</p>

<p>CR and Writing does not sound that good but bear in mind that it was very difficult for me as American is not my native language.</p>

<p>My SAT II scores are:
-Maths II: 750
-Physics: 750</p>

<p>Honours: I have been awarded by my school an 800$ scholarship due to my performance in mathematics and also I have many other mathematical accomplishment as I have made it many times through the round of the competitions that the Hellenic mathematical society annually organizes. Specially, this year I was invited to participate at the National Mathematical Olympiad, which puts me among the top 50 student of my Grade at maths. I have also been awarded due to my performance at the Kangaroo mathematical competition. </p>

<p>Language certificates: I have got a 112 at TOEFL, and I also have a Proficiency in English. I also speak fluently German and I have a B2 certificate.</p>

<p>Computer Certificates: By Cambridge University at Microsoft Office.</p>

<p>So what do you think can I make it there?</p>

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<p>American isn’t a language. :P</p>

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<p>I’m not very well knowledged in terms of international applications however I do know they have a much tougher time than Americans in getting into college. Columbia University is very selective and with a combined total SAT score of 1700 I don’t think your chances are that great. Also, what are your extracurricular activities besides those math ones?</p>

<p>Good luck, but honestly, I think your SAT scores are going to need to improve dramatically for you to be competitive. (then again, as I said, I don’t know much about international acceptances, so take my comments with a huge grain of salt)</p>

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<p>Please someone with knowledge about international appilicants chance me. I promise to chance back.</p>

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<p>Fellow international here. I think your SAT is way too low for an international. You should probably aim for at least 2100-2200+ to be competitive at Columbia. I don’t know what to think of your IB score. It’s decent, but certainly doesn’t have the ring of a 40+ score. Are you near the top of your class?</p>

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<p>Thanks for your reply. I am No.1 from those who have the same programm as me. As for the SAT’s how can I improve them so match. CR an WR are both very hard for me that English isn’t my native language. Do you think that my math distinctions will count a lot?</p>