<p>For SAT1 I had 710CR, 780Math and 790W.
For SAT2 I had 790 Chem, 780 Math and 770 Physics.
I didn't do any sports (I'm fat and lazy), but I had won a national level debate competition and was an editor for my school magazine. I also had some social service and was service coordinator for my class. Just that pretty much.</p>
<p>Thanks Basu.. Is it that those from China and India would need higher stats and better ecs than those from underrep countries like me?</p>
<p>shail619,</p>
<p>I believe housing information will be sent by regular mail. Expect it to arrive around July 15th...just give it some time before you get worried!</p>
<p>Basu,</p>
<p>You are probably not the only Indian in the Class of 2011. We usually accept a few Indian students into each class, although they might not all be of the "fat and lazy" variety ;-P</p>
<p>jhl,</p>
<p>Applicants from under-represented countries definitely have an advantage in the admissions process. We get a good number of applications from China, India, Bulgaria, and Romania (to name a few), and students from one of these "well-represented" countries are compared directly with one another during the evaluation process.</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>Candyman- do you i'll be competing with those from my country or at most with those from all the underrep countries?</p>
<p>jhl,</p>
<p>It's really difficult to say. While admissions officers would never admit to a quota of any kind, I'd imagine they try to avoid admitting too many international students from any one country. Remember that most colleges are aiming for diversity of their student populations!</p>
<p>My thinking is this: if a college was aiming to enroll approximately five students from a particular country, why would they not choose the most qualified five? The "top five" (most impressive SATs, GPAs, extracurriculars) would most likely succeed academically during their college years while serving to increase diversity numbers. It becomes a win-win situation for both parties, don't you think?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, you are unable to choose the qualifications of the other applicants from your country. That's ultimately what's so unfair about college admissions...your chance for admission to a particular college depends on the quantity and quality of that year's applicant pool, which varies year to year. Although unlikely, you just might be the only student in your country to apply to Lafayette this year. Conversely, you might be one of fifty highly-qualified applicants "fighting" for one of five coveted spaces.</p>
<p>However, since you have no power over the other applicants' skills and abilities, there's no use worrying. Just put together the best application you can, cross your fingers, and hope for the best!</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>I was in the same position as you a year ago, trying to guess what my chances were. All I can say is: it doesn't work. It's almost impossible to predict where you'll get in and why. I actually got rejected at my safeties, and got in here. If you think you have a good enough record, apply. Take your exams, fill up your ec list, come back to us if you have doubts and then fill up the common app and apply.</p>
<p>Thanks everybody.. I'll just do what i can..
Can someone do a bs in both physics and mechanical engineering in 4 years with A level credit in math, physics, biology, and chemistry?.. When does someone decide his bs degree?</p>
<p>jhl,</p>
<p>With sufficient A-level credit (determined by our various academic departments and the Registrar's Office after you are accepted), you very well might be able to double-major in B.S. Physics and B.S. Mechanical Engineering in four years.</p>
<p>Engineers really need to decide on their specific majors by the end of their first year at the latest in order to graduate in four years. You would need to meet with your advisor the moment you step on campus to formulate a schedule that would allow you to graduate in four years. </p>
<p>Those interested in majoring in a humanity/social science/natural science, on the other hand, have until the end of their sophomore year to formally declare their major(s).</p>
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<li>Justin</li>
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<p>Thanks Justin..</p>
<p>I'm considering a dual major too in BS Comp. Engg and BA Economics/Math. Keep in mind that in order to get two degrees you will probably need to take some classes in summer or winter, even if you manage to skip some of the intro courses.</p>
<p>Good luck to everybody!</p>