final chance for me~~

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>Asian female, came to canada three years agoSchool: one of the best IB program in North America
GPA/rank: none. but definitely top 10%
SAT: 2350 V: 760 M: 800 W:790
SAT2: Math level 2: 800 Physics ( Nov): 780-800</p>

<p>Extracurricular ( only the significant ones , at least for me)
-vancouver family court youth justice committe ( the only civic agency in vancouver that s made up of only yourth) 9,10,11,12(co-president)
-30 hour famine(organizer ) 10
- Marketing research( in excel form, research potential marketing and job opportunities for people need special help)
-School newspaper ( vice president of marketing, section editior)11,12
-habitat for humanity -vice president of marketing and publicity 11,12
- Lifeguard training ( around 4-6 hours per week) 9,10,11
-created a math mini class( for credit) 10
-volunteered at the local hospital as an assistant nurse 11,12</p>

<p>Honor: two time AIME qualifier 10,11
won numerous top 25% percent in Candian math contests 9,10,11
Top 10% in the province in a national math contest designed for grade 12 students 11
Bronze medallion ( lifeguard)
Duke of Edingborough Award Bronze 9,10</p>

<p>Please chance me for Dartmouth economics major</p>

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<p>are you being serious? you obviously have a very very good chance with your academic resume i don't see why you would think otherwise.</p>

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<p>if you dont get in it would be because they labeled you as the stereotypical "diligent" (see michele hernandez's "A is For Admission") asian who just plugs away at her work without displaying true academic passion and lacks diverse interests</p>

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<p>I agree with Shackleton55 -- to escape the stereotypical "Asian homework and SAT jockey" label, you would be wise to distinguish yourself through your essays. Make sure they are creative, unique and personal.</p>

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<p>I am pretty confident in my essay because I emphasize my multicultural backgroud and my willingless to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone.</p>