<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>
<p>Ahh! some light behind the tunnel. You know im in Top 5% of my class but because i have bad SATs, no one thinks ill get in! thank you! thank you!! i really needed this! lol (anyway, you guys can be completely honest.. i wont kill you :) )</p>
<p>well no not really.. but it really does feel good if ur sitting depressed at home all day. You guys dont know how BADLY i wanna get into a top university.. i have struggled so much... i have worked as a german teacher after school (which i just realised i forgot to mention) .. which is not something u see very often in pakistan!! :) Also, is there any way i can see the geographical diversity of Northwestern?</p>
<p>Take this waleed, im a Pakistani in your shoes, wanting to apply to WCMC-Q, but havent taken Biology! 8st. As in O levels, 5 in AS.....lived in china for 6 years, gave chinese classes.....got a chance?</p>
<p>just try another shot at the SAt or maybe even the ACT. get a test prep book from the library and study till your eyes pop out! haha. i'm sure they'll only look at your best scores from any one test date...at least that's how it is at most top tier universities (but you might want to check up on this)</p>