<p>Stats:
SAT I around 2100
II: math IIc 800, lit. no idea, Chinese 800, Physics 750
Rank: 3/25
GPA: school doesn't rank
IB full diploma predicted grade: 40+</p>
<p>ECs: MUN (best delegate national conference), swimming, volunteer work, etc.</p>
<p>Citizen of: Canada, Hong Kong
Currently in: Shanghai, China
School: private-local(not really private some gov funding)</p>
<p>disadv: teacher recs, they aren't fluent in English
other factors: seeking aid, wants to do pre-law or pyschology</p>
<p>I know that Swat accepted six students from China (tied with S. Korea as the most popular countries). Three of those six posted here on College Confidential -- one from Beijing, two from Shanghai. One was accepted Early Decision; the other two regular decision. I know that at least one applied for, and got, major financial aid.</p>
<p>From the limited "stats" you posted, you would certainly be a solid Swarthmore candidate. Beyond that, learning about the college and doing a good, well-targeted application is really the key. Swarthmore really looks for students who have learned about the college and can communicate why they would be a good fit.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would strike up a e-mail conversation with the International Admissions officer at an early date. Maybe sometime this summer. Also, you might want to e-mail one of the student ambassadors listed on the admissions website from China.</p>