<p>Thanks a lot mom2collegekids, tk21769 and bluebayou for your help. i feel more assured and encouraged now. :)</p>
<p>as for the education system in Borneo, our main language is Malay. and English is also taught but it is taught as a third language with less rigor. I am fortunate enough to be more proficient in English because my father emphasized English a lot when i was young, and i had a scholarship from my government to study in Singapore for four years - that suggests the improvement in my english language. </p>
<p>I understand that it is quite impossible to acquire a substantial financial aid from colleges in US, except for the premier ivy leagues with need-blind admission and are really difficult to get into to start with. Whereas for the other colleges, financial aid is extremely competitive. So this puts me in a difficult situation just like any other applicants with poor financial circumstances. </p>
<p>My SAT scores are pretty low if considered amongst the international pool, especially from the ones i observed on CC. This is my stats:</p>
<p>1st SAT- CR: 670 M: 750 W: 560 (1420/1600, 1980/2400)
2nd SAT - CR: 690 M: 770 W: 610 (1460/1600, 2070/2400)
3rd SAT - CR: 690 M: 780 W: 550 (1470/1600. 2080/2400)</p>
<p>So i have been consistently pulled down by my writing section, perhaps because it is a third language, but i wont find excuses because many international students are able to do well for it despite english being their second or third language. x.x</p>
<p>My school grades are pretty alright but not say the best. I took A levels examination.
(Predicted Grades)
General Paper: A Maths: A Physics: A Geography: A Economics: B
10th Grade GPA was 3.61 upon 4.00
9th Grade GPA was 3.78 upon 4.00</p>
<p>As for my essays, I wrote an essay which my teacher said was very unique and best describe where i come from and my indigenous culture. I can send it to you guys to take a look too if you are interested. i love borneo a lot and can share with you more about borneo so that you’ll come here for your next holiday! hehe. sorry haha dat was out of topic.</p>
<p>ANYWAY! guess there’s no point for me to keep on speculate much right now, i guess i ll just wait and hope for the best. you guys have made my day.</p>