<p>Hi.</p>
<p>I am really worried for my education. I am from korea and my parents cannot afford college. I come from a poor family. We have a house but net savings in bank around $10000. I really want to try ED to Dartmouth cause of its need-blind. Scholarships here are rare. </p>
<p>My results are not fantastic but not too bad.
Mostly As with few Bs for college examinations
SAT I Math 760 Reading 760 Writing 760
SAT II Math 800 Physics 800 Chemistry 780</p>
<p>I am quite involved in ECs... but don't really have great achievements like International Olympiads.</p>
<p>Symphonic Band
- Play Oboe, English Horn
- President
- Perform at various concerts including Sydney Opera House
- National Gold Award for Orchestra
Executive committee for Humanitarian Service Group
- In charge of organising service projects
- Initiated a few large scale service projects and worked with numerous charities
Oratorical Society
- Emcee for school & external events
Business Programme
- Work with charity to raise funds
Science Research Society
- Did molecular cell research for 3-4 years
- Won commendation award at National Research Competition
Grassroot involvement
- School ambassador with state government to promote active citizenry among youths
- Member of national forum working on policy-making
- Member of school programme for government studies
- Youth mentor of state activism programme in charge of deciding & dispersing grants for grassroots initiatives
Organisation
- President and founder of Youth Business Conference
- Part of organising team of National Forum for Volunteerism
Internship
- Short internship at local research firm
- Internship at Ministry of State Security</p>
<p>Please help me rate my chances and what other schools should I apply in view of my financial circumstances?</p>
<p>All help's greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>THANKS</p>