Do i dare ask for my chances? lol

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Hi </p>

<p>I am an international student who has applied to penn. I come from a not-so financially sound background but have had the oppertunity to travel across the world (Lived 6 years in India, 4 years in germany and belong to pakistan).
I am the only one in my family who has ever applied abroad. I know my test score are VERY WEAK, but i hope the admission comittee can look beyond that.</p>

<p>'O' Levels </p>

<p>Math - A
Physics - A
Chemistry - A
Computer Studies - A
Biology - A
German - A
Modern World History (International Relations since 1919) - A
Additional Math - B (I was the only one from my school who appeared for this - not offered in my school)
First Language English - B (I took the native language course although english is my second language. I, along with 10 other students from my school only appeared for this exam).</p>

<p>AS Level
German - A</p>

<p>A level (forecast)
Mathematics - A
Physics - A
Chemistry - A
Computing - A
Business Studies A </p>

<p>Standardised Tests:
SATI - 1990 (680 Math is whats worrying me!)
SAT II - 700,710,720, (Phy, Chem & Math)
(This is one of the most rigorous course in the history of the school).</p>

<p>EC's are pretty good -
Ive made some presentations in front of the whole school (Stephen King, Teenage Suicide etc)
Nominated for Headboy (faculty) & Social Secretary (elections)
Won Awards in Computer Studies & Chemistry
Won Science Quiz -2nd
Took part in a Model UN </p>

<p>Oh and btw, I am applying for financial aid :(:(:(</p>

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<p>So you're applying to penn or Hopkins?</p>

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<p>why cant i apply to both? :)</p>

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<p>aaah sorry my bad ... yeah i wrote penn at the top..thats johns hopkins too</p>

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<p>hmm... make sure no mistake like that goes on ur app
Thats a sure 100% rejection</p>

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<p>yeah i made sure i didnt do something stupid like that on my application - soooooo what do u guys think?! :)</p>

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<p>ur worried about a 680 math? that leaves 1310 for the other two sections, which averaged, would each be under 680...im sry, i dont see your logic here</p>

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<p>well im an international student and my verbal doesnt really have to be exceptional (plus i have a 287 on the TOEFL which is higher than a lot of averages e.g. northwestern which is 275) . And also (sorry i forgot to mention this - but im applying for the school of engineering) . so do i have ANY chance of getting in ? i just suck at standardised tests</p>

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<p>i forgot to mention my rank - Top 5%</p>

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<p>It's hard for us to tell you have a very specific case. Let time tell in the mean time study and retake SAT Is or ACTs or do what you can to improve your standing.
Good luck.</p>

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<p>Do u want me to translate all my grades to the US curriculum? will that be easier for you to comprehend?</p>

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<p>btw, ive already applied</p>

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<p>Ok here it is, ive also added some other stuff that i forgot to mention</p>

<p>School I am applying to:
SEAS</p>

<p>Grades (according to US HIGH SCHOOL)</p>

<p>High School Honors Classes
Awared ICE (International Certificate of Education) - DISTINCTION from the University of Cambirdge
Math - A+
Physics - A+
Chemistry - A+
Computer Studies - A+
Biology - A+
German - A+
Modern World History (International Relations since 1919) - A+
Additional Math - A- (I was the only one from my school who appeared for this - not offered in my school)
First Language English - A- (I took the native language course although english is my second language. I, along with 10 other students from my school only appeared for this exam).</p>

<p>Advance Placement (forecast)
German - 5 (actual)
Mathematics - 5
Physics - 5
Chemistry - 5
Computing - 5
Business Studies 5 </p>

<p>(This is one of the most rigorous course in the history of the school).
I dont know how to calculate GPA </p>

<p>Standardised Tests:
SATI - 1990 (680 Math is whats worrying me!)
SAT II - 700,710,720,690 (Phy, Chem, Math & German with listening)
TOEFL - 287</p>

<p>EC's are pretty good -
Ive made some presentations in front of the whole school (Stephen King, Teenage Suicide etc)
Nominated for Headboy (faculty) & Social Secretary (elections)
Won Awards in Computer Studies & Chemistry
Won Science Quiz -2nd
Took part in a Model UN
Clubs - Business, Science, Performing Arts, Social society
I have received merit certificates in almost all my subjects.
JOB AS A GERMAN TEACHER</p>

<p>Hook (i think it is) = PAkistani - lived 4 years in India, 6 in Germany
Only person from my entire family (including cousins etc) who is applying abroad for undergrad education</p>

<p>Oh and btw, I am applying for financial aid </p>

<p>I have not converted the grades just like that. These are instructions from the University of Cambridge.</p>