<p>well thats the main thing. my HS scores were really really bad so is there no alternative? for example in Australia after about 23-24 you can use alternate entry pathways like sitting an entry exam for a uni</p>
<p>also in the US SAT scores matter can I not sit SAT and SAT II’s here and send my scores for those? I’m a bright student who won dux awards (getting straight A’s all year) until year 10. Year 11 I really started concentrating on sports…and the things being succesful sports brings you.</p>
<p>Can I not take part in competitions or do internships or do ANYTHING in these 2 years that would help me improve my chances?</p>
<p>I do Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and am a multi gold medal winner for my club on a national platform. I’ve gone from white belt (1st belt) to purple (3rd belt) fastest of anyone in my clubs history. my awards have included most technical fighter, best fighter, best fight etc. There’s a lot I can do ALONG with academics, surely there must be SOMEWAY. I mean I tutor final year Math and Engineering students for crying out loud</p>