<p>Hello.
I am applying to Yale, which has been my dream school since...forever.
I have been studying in the US only for a year and a half, in fact I am from Italy. Since the school system is very different, I have found myself behind in math and science, which caused my SAT and ACT scores to be pretty low for IVY standards: 1780 and 25, respectively. My grades are though very good. I was at the top of my class in Italy and I currently have a GPA of 4.1. I am taking 4 AP courses this year, including English (and I am a foreign student). I am also very involved in my school, I am a Proctor, an editor for the newspaper, I am in the play and I do Community Service. My recommandations schould be good and I have an external recommandation from a former Yale Professor. I was wondering if considering my background (very few people from Italy study in America) my solid academic preparation, my activities and the disadvantage I was when I came here (I had a very crappy school system in my previous school) I have any chances to get in, besides my Standardized Tests. Did anyone of you get in with low test scores?? Thank you!!!</p>
<p>I'm sure its possible, but your scores are going to hurt you. Can you try to retake them one more time?</p>
<p>Impress with the essay : )</p>
<p>Well the only weak links in your chain could be ur SAT scores...but there's one thing...now that you've applied, the essays that you wrote might prove handy(if you spoke a bit on the emotional level)..well, best of luck to you...Im also in the need of a lot of luck!!</p>
<p>Everything looks good, but your SAT scores could use a bit of work. Will you have a chance to retake them again before decisions are made for Yale? I would aim to be at LEAST around 2100-2200.</p>
<p>Un compatriota! Definitely get your SATs up a bit - unpo' di preparazione e sarai a posto...
Good luck!</p>