<p>Sorry if I might sound ignorant, but I don't get why everyone thinks 2090 superscored SAT is low for an international... :/</p>
<p>I think it is mostly the CC posters who are obsessed with SAT scores, not Princeton! U.S. students madly try to gain a few points, while really, extracurriculars and life experience (and unique perspectives) might differentiate their applications more. Your scores are in the range, and your life story must be intriguing--stay hopeful!!</p>
<p>to the OP: you've a fairly great chance.....I don't really care abt SATs...like, frankly, I had to go back and see what your sat scores really were after hearing so many comments on SATs....like, as boho_girl said....ur SAT is not bad......(isn't it like 95% percentile or more for American students?)..anyway....u may be treated w/ any other intl applicants, which may put into trouble..but, if u really did overcome hardships to even apply to american college, then, I personally believe u've the right attitude and hardworking spirit...and I'd say u've a great chance.
Just give ur best try.
And, don't forget, princeton doesn't necessarily mean success! so, apply other places..and pursue ur dream as u've pursued so far! ;)</p>
<p>best of luck!</p>
<p>Any comments by Africans who joined Princeton would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Hey.. Dont be disheartened.. If your circumstances are responsible for your performance, then I am sure they will look at it in context... All the best!</p>
<p>the SAT 1's, writing SAT 2 and ec's are low. </p>
<p>its harder for an international student to gain admission, you need a hook.
so i'd say right now it is a reach, but with your stats you are bound to go to a great school. Write a killer admissions essay, and who knows, you may even get accepted! :) Good luck!</p>
<p>Seriously,the SAT is getting more attention than it deserves.</p>
<p>My SATs are similar to yours, and honestly I wouldnt be too much concerned about a standardized test that truly does not test your knowledge and academic abilities. But on the other hand, the type of classes you have taken, their rigor and your grades in them matter MUCH more. In fact, they are probably the #1 comparing variable that college admission people use. So hopefully, you have taken challenging courses.</p>
<p>i think that its hard to gauge your chances,gashawnesro, because youre from africa and the fact that youre from an underprivilaged background. theyre going to take everything into account, and i have a feeling that your chances are good as long as you represented yourself accurately(:</p>
<p>I think you're in! :)</p>
<p>As long as they group you as a minority you're probably in, but if you have to compete against all the crazy international 2400 olympiad medal winners it looks bleak.</p>
<p>enday, tenastilang geshaw!</p>
<p>im ethiopian too and im a senior who already applied to princeton. Good luck to the both of us!</p>
<p>actually my interviewer guy told me that they look at your SATs in context with your background. I'm also an international applicant and I know people from my country who have gotten into the Ivies with lower scores. don't get disheartened :)</p>
<p>i'm also an ethiopian princeton applicant ! good luck in the admissions process!</p>
<p>I think its a bit of a reach, but with a good essay who knows!</p>
<p>I think you will get in.</p>
<p>How many international students does Princeton accept from one country,say from Ethiopia?</p>
<p>Hi gashawnesro</p>
<p>I am an international who applied to Princeton as well.</p>
<p>I think Princeton doesn't set a quota on how many people from one country it will admit in one year. All internationals are considered in the same type of applicants pool, regardless of nationality</p>
<p>Does anyone know if Princeton publishes data on how many students from each country are represented on campus? (I think Cornell and Yale did something like that, but I didn't find it for Princeton)</p>
<p>^I would like to know that too.Anyone got the statistics?</p>