Hey guys..:D Please rate me...

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys, </p>

<p>I will be applying to Universities in America (enrollment in 2010) and have been wondering and worried about whether I stand a chance of getting into an Ivy League university for Economics.
I am currently doing my A-levels and my grades seem pretty decent for the past couple of years. But, I am still very curious to how I will stand when being compared by these Universities to other applicants.
So please could anyone help me and rate me....Here is what I have...</p>

<p>IGCSE Grades...
Economics = A*
Business Studies = A*
Chemistry = A*
Biology = A*
Physics = A
Maths = A
English Language = A
English Literature = A
Information Technology = A
French = B</p>

<p>AS level grades...
Economics = A
Physics = A
Computing = A
Maths = B</p>

<p>A level predicted grades...
Economics = A
Computing = A
Maths = B</p>

<p>My SAT scores have not been good. I will be retaking them, but here are my results for my first try...
SAT Reasoning...
SAT Maths = 730
SAT Critical Reading = 550
SAT writing = 530
Total score = 1800</p>

<p>I just took a MATHS level 1 and a physics subject test as well. I will be getting those results in the coming weeks.</p>

<p>I pay a lot of attention to extra curriculars as well. Here they are...
-Debating (won best speaker award and helped my team to win the best debating squad at an annual school meeting)
-Drama/Acting (I have acted in 3 players in 3 years and achieved great success winning the best actor in the school twice (2007 and 2008)
-I participated in charities such as Reach Out to Asia and I went to Indonesia for charity work.
-I am in the Volleyball, Football, basketball, badminton, athletics I was in the swimming team. I have won many accolades in these sports.
-I was president of the school committe in 2006.
-I also won the Student of The Year in 2007, The HSBC Economist of the Year in 2007 and 2009.
-I have also represented the school in the mental maths competition and the Chess competition.
-I have acquired the Global Citizens award in 2009.
-I really like public speaking so I participate in activities in school to improve public speaking.
-I was prefect for the past 4 years in school.
-I am currently chair person of the High School Committee.
-I am also currently the Head Boy of my school.</p>

<p>I just hope I stand a chance. I am applying really soon and I need to know if I am good enough to be considered by Ivy League Uni's or Uni's like Stanford. So please tell me if I have a chance of getting in...</p>

<p>Please and thnks.</p>

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<p>Your grades are good but SATs are very low for Ivy League standards. To be considered okay for them you need at least a 2200. Your grades are pretty good but the B in Maths might be a huge turn-off for some.</p>

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<p>Hey thnks ahsanxr. Ya, I understand my SAT scores are really low and I am trying really hard to improve my english critical reading and writing scores.
Also, ya the maths is a big turn off. Its really annoying, but I guess its understandable.
But, about my extra curriculars. Do they meet the mark??? Are these enough for a regular applicant applying to Stanford or any Ivy League University???
Please reply anyone…</p>

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<p>only need better scores for SAT. Then you are pretty much set to grab at least one Ivy</p>

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<p>Your ECs are OK, but not exceptional for the Ivy pool.</p>

<p>Your SAT CR score is below the standards of the Ivies except for possibly international level star athletes or students whose parents are multimillionaire donors.</p>

<p>It’s even more difficult for internationals to gain admission to Ivies than it is for Americans, and it’s hard enough for Americans.</p>

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<p>Hey guys,
OK…I am absoloutely trying my best for the SAT reasoning exams atm. I hope for a good improvement. :smiley:
Thanks guys for your time and opinions. I will keep them in mind.</p>