I just got rejected by most of universities that I applied to.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, guys. I am a korean student currently living in Japan.
I have been attending an international school since 2005
and I am graduating in this June. </p>

<p>Since I had been thinking of going to american universities only in case I got
accepted by top schools, I applied to only top schools such as IVYs and
JHU, Stanford and WU in St.Louis and etc. (almost 14 schools)</p>

<p>And guess what? I got rejected by most of those schools. </p>

<p>Briefly introduing myself, I can speak three languages: Korean, Japanese, English.
I took SAT about 5times and my initial attempt was 1960 and my final attempt was 2120.
I took SAT2 too. Math2 800, Biology 610 Physics 630.
AP Japanese 5 AP Physics 3 and taking 4 other AP exams next month
I was a student president in my student council last year.
I have been the leader of drama club for two years. (director, scriptwriter, editor)
I have been the leader of school band. (composer, keyboard player, accompanist)
I have been volunteering at Japanese local nursing home for 4 years
( every saturday)
My college essay was on my ethnic identity (being a korean in international school
which is located in Japan)
I was awarded almost 10times in Canadian Mathematics Competition (U of Waterloo).
I have been getting all the math, physics and music highest mark awards in my school.
I had good relationships with my teacher, counsellor and other students.</p>

<p>Ofcourse, I was expecting to get admitted by all the schools that I applied to.
However, it is just so disappointing that I got rejected by almost every
single school. And I am now thinking of going to Waseda, Tokyo or even
going back to Korea. </p>

<p>Plus, I also applied to McGill and my nams in on the waiting list.</p>

<p>It is so frustrating....</p>

<p>Why wouldnt I get admitted by any of those schools...........</p>

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<p>

Found your mistake. The process is at least 50% luck.
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Anyways you have plenty of options (you said you got rejected by “most” schools).</p>

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<p>Oops sorry I meant I was NOT expecting to get admitted by all of them.</p>

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<p>Hmm… what were your grades? I’m not sure how Japan structures their grades. I assume that you have a GPA? Can you try to make an equivalent one to US schools? </p>

<p>I am a bit surprised by your many rejections but there are also other things to take into account, like personal statements. There are so many students with 2300+ SAT scores, very high GPAs, many extra curricular activities, awards, and so forth that apply to the top schools. Personal statements as a result can really be the deciding factor, as they’re to help see beyond the academics and know more about you and how well you write… and I don’t mean just grammatically. I believe it could be harder for international students to get into those schools also.</p>