<p>Thanks for the chance! Really hard to chance you bc your international but I’ll try! I have to agree with most of the people tho. An sat of 1700 makes it extremely difficult to get into those schools. George Washington should be fine, don’t know about tufts, all others are reaches </p>
<p>Yale- Reach
Brown- Reach
Tufts- Reach
Emory- Low reach
NYU- Low reach
Georgetown-Reach
George Washington- Match</p>
<p>Your ECs are great but that’s just about the only thing. A lot of the places you are looking at won’t even consider applicants with SAT scores lower than 2000. I didn’t want to discourage you because there still is a chance at a few of those places, but perhaps widen your options of schools or maybe consider retaking the SAT/ACT?</p>
<p>(if you’re willing to chance back: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1611645-chances-at-ucla-usc-nyu.html#latest”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1611645-chances-at-ucla-usc-nyu.html#latest</a>)</p>
<p>I agree that 1700 is way too low for these schools, but those ECs are seriously good! I was getting dizzy trying to read all of them 
Is there anyway for you to retake the SAT or take the ACT?(sorry if you said before I didn’t read everyone’s posts) I know its harder for international students, but don’t let that stop you from trying honestly anything could happen! </p>
<p>If your SAT scores are a bit on the low end (so are mine, it’s okay, it happens…), I get that. And it’ll be a little bit difficult for you to get into some of those schools because think about it this way, your test scores and amazing ECs kind of “balance” each other out, because when it comes down to it, your GPA and test scores are the most important things. Recommendations are just extra little things, but I don’t believe that they could earn you a positive decision in admissions. As for your essays, if they’re strong it could help you tremendously. That’s your miracle right there. I’m not guaranteeing anything, but it will help. But the biggest thing on an app is the GPA; it could salvage a decent test score (not a low one), if your essays and ECs are good. Depending on your GPA, I believe you have a great shot at all of these schools, except Yale and Brown. George Washington should be easy, while the others are Matches to Low Reaches. Best of luck!</p>
<p>If I’m not applying for financial aid of any kind and I’m Paton my entire tuition fee does that help? @asainally</p>
<p>I dont think it will. you need to remember that competition for international students is really high, especially applying out of India. Your SAT’s are really low. And while your MUN’s are extensive (and incredibly impressive) they probably wont help you stand out among the group of people you’re applying with. Think of the number of people who have been to great MUN’s from Mumbai - you need to stand out amongst your own group (India, in this case). </p>
<p>Actually I’ve done all international top level MUNs, most people if they know what a MUN is, do locals. I’ve broken several records too. Also I’m a published and professional photographer. Does that help?</p>
<p>I’m sorry but I’d have to agree with the financial aspect, that being it won’t help much that you’re able to pay for your own tuition. Most private universities are pretty wealthy themselves and are not so desperate for money. Their source of money largely comes from alumni donations (very successful and wealthy ones, so it is important who they pick to attend their school). </p>
<p>As for you being a professional and published photographer, that should help a lot.</p>
<p>How many of these model UNs do you have to qualify for in a competitive manner? Or are they all a sort of “you pay your way to go” sort of thing?</p>
<p>@soze you start model UNs at a local level and then go international. In my 5 and half years, I must have done over 30-40 of them. The model UN I am currently doing, TEIMUN, is the number one model UN, which accepts less than 2% of the participant who apply. I am on the staff for 2 years now and destined to be Secretary General this year. This will make me the youngest Sec Gen. I also broke many records. MUN is super competitive</p>
<p>This is an amazing list of ECs. I’m especially jealous of all the MUN awards. I believe all except for Yale are reasonable colleges (meaning you will probably get in). Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if Yale accepted you. </p>
<p>While your ECs establish you as a great MUN participant, leader, award-winner etc. I think you will need to round out some other participations colleges might want to see you try. For example, a music or sport you just love to do. You won’t have to be the best, but use a sport team or music group to establish you are fairly well-rounded and have other interests. </p>
<p>I don’t know your SAT break down, but I think (if you have time) study a little and raise it. Especially if you’re not strong in English, you may need to prove your ability to settle into an English-language oriented and hard-paced college like the ones you have listed. Otherwise, I don’t believe the SAT is so important after you’ve shown such a strong interest in and aptitude for an activity you clearly love. </p>
<p>I’m a published photographer, will that help? </p>
<p>My english is actually better. I got a 10 in my essay. I haven done math in 4 years as my college doesn’t have it, so thats were I lost. All my applications are going out presently. I’m just a nervous wreck. </p>
<p>Again, I believe Yale will be a high reach, then. Not too sure about Tufts, but I believe Brown and Emory are the better schools that will most likely accept you. I’m fairly sure most schools don’t immediately cut you based on an SAT score, although I won’t blame some Ivies for doing it at first just to cut the applicants. </p>
<p>For the photography part, have you sent in a few photos you took? Or a few magazines (or wherever it is published) to show your skill? </p>
<p>Back to SAT, if your math is a little worse, but your English is competent, I believe a school like Brown still might accept you. With your interests, math clearly isn’t such a huge deal, but you (if you can communicate further will the admission office) still might want to show your interest in improving your math. SAT is basic high school math, and it is kind of a must know for whatever you do. Anything beyond SAT math is completely optional. </p>
<p>Just a little info: SAT math is Algebras 1 and 2 (1,2 and 3,4) and Geometry. Geometry is barely featured in SAT, and Algebra is rather important just for the sake of knowing math. I would suggest you reading through a few math textbooks (a glance is fine) if you had time. </p>
<p>Overall, don’t worry. You should get into a great American college, which are mostly ranked in the top few hundreds in the world. After the first year, you also have the opportunity to transfer, which is (I heard) a much easier way of getting into the Ivies. Good luck!</p>
<p>P.S I would love any tips on MUN. It is the closest thing to a business club at my school (negotiation etc?), and I genuinely want to become great at it. It’s so much fun!</p>
<p>@woandering, I’m already a transfer student! I’m transferring from India to the states If I join (Depending on how many credits get transferred) as sophomore or a Junior. Thats why I said I have done maths in 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. I have done intensive Maths, advanced Maths in 9th and 10th. but after 4 years you tend to forget everything. Maths was never my strong point. </p>
<p>That’s all well and good, and congratulations.
But I’m not sure how impressive that will be in light of your SAT scores.
Ask yourself this: at Yale and Brown the average student has about a 600 point higher score. If by some miracle you were able to get in, your 2.5 GPA could easily become a 1.5, which means expulsion. </p>
<p>The model UN work is commendable, but it’s not an indicator of academic success the schools you’ve mentioned. The metrics that do indicate academic success all indicate that you’re not a viable candidate for these schools.</p>
<p>You really need to be realistic and look at a very different class of school.</p>
<p>these school have transfer acceptance rates hovering around 4 or 5 percent, sometimes lower. Think about what you’re trying to achieve here - especially given your SAT and GPA scores. While these universities care a lot about your EC’s, that isnt true if the cost is academic achievement. They may not like to say it - but for international students atleast, there’s something of an academic cutoff.</p>
<p>I don’t think @soze and @loverofthelight understand that my college doesn’t give above a certain thing. No one gets full. I’m in the top 10 of my class which of 255 students Ben though 2.8 GPA. If I calculate according USA standards I would be having a good 3.9 or 4</p>
<p>One would certainly question the rigor of a program where someone at the top of the class can only manage a 1700 on the SAT.</p>
<p>Are you implying that Indian academics aren’t strong? Or not good enough for you Americans? I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. Also, it’s so tough that’s we don’t get high marks. And I had a major problem before my SAT which I didn’t think I wanted to specify. I would thank you for your valuable input but I met a Yale admission offer and he said my ECs are amazing and can be the thing to pull me in @soze</p>