Do I even have a snowball's chance at Swarthmore?

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<p>Chinese, Male, International, First Generation
No financial aid needed
East Asian Studies Major</p>

<p>Academics
Full IB Diploma 38 points - HL775 SL666(+1) School does not rank
2360 SAT I, SAT II Math 2 800/ World History 800/ Biology 780</p>

<p>ECs
National Police Cadet Corps 1st Sergeant, Attended Adventure Training Camp and National Cadet Officers' Camp, Lead Junior Cadets as Section Leader in NPCC Summer Camp Certificate of Distinction (Silver), Y9 and Y10
Art Club Certificate of Merit, Painted School Murals, Y9 and Y10
168 Hours Community Involvement in Lijiang, China, Sub-group Leader, Y11
168 Hours Community Involvement in Shanghai, China, Y9
140 Hours Community Involvement in Singapore, Organizer and Group Leader, Y11
University of New South Wales International Essay Writing Competition Distinction Award, Y9
Standard 1st and Subject Award Recipient for Chinese (HL), Y11
Nationwide 1st in Intercollegiate Chinese Essay Writing Competition, Y11
Standard 6th and Dean’s List Recipient for Economics (HL), Y11
Twice published in our school’s annual Chinese language publication, Y11 and Y12
Military Service Certificate of Distinction, Secretary of Warrant Officers and Specialists Day Committee, Editor of National Day Parade 25th Year Anniversary Commemorative Book
Qualified into Mensa</p>

<p>Work Experience
Administrative Intern at Asia-Pacific Breweries, Y9
Legal Intern at Asia Law Corporation
Personal Assistant to the Formation Sergeant Major during Military Service
Social Media/Editorial Intern at top women's website
Events Management Intern for the Sichuan-Singapore Investment Seminar at the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry</p>

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<p>In a word, yes.
But no guarantees - and make sure your essay captures why Swarthmore in particular.</p>

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<p>Absolutely, you have more than a snowball’s chance. But again, no guarantees. Your stats are very good.</p>

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<p>Swarthmore has a particularly academically-oriented/intellectual applicant pool, of whom only 16% are accepted. If you really nail down why you want to attend and successfully convey this to the admissions office, you can probably boost your chances by applying ED. You certainly have a shot at RD based on your provided info.</p>