I swore i would not do this.... but chance me pls..:(

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>SAT 1 2240: CR 750 WR 690 MA 800
SAT 2 2390: Maths 2 800 Physics 800 Lit 790</p>

<p>Schooled in South Africa, ex-Zimbabwean, Valedictorian of a top private school (about 80 in class).</p>

<p>Top 50 nationally in our final exams (They do not rank more specifically than this, top 50 is the most exclusive).</p>

<p>Top 20 nationally in an English olympiad, top 100 in maths, 2nd nationally in a science quiz, and won a silver medal at a national science expo whilst 2 years younger than most others there. </p>

<p>Provincially (state) ranked for squash (No 7), as well as an accomplished sportsman with various school awards for cricket and hockey. Founded a regional soccer club.</p>

<p>Played in school concert wind band for 3 years, 2 as first trombone. Also played ina national youth ochestra (Zimbabwe). Passed grade 8 ABRSM piano, and play jazz piano. </p>

<p>Played various music concerts in Zambia to raise money for 3 orphanages. </p>

<p>erm, can't think of much else. Teacher rec's and counselor will be fantastic, essay was fairly good (i think!) and nothing else on my app will hurt my chances. Just curious, but can I have a consensus on whether being an ex-Zimbabwean, having gone through the land reform problems will help (help the poor african?).</p>

<p>So, what do you think. Appying to HYP Cornell and Duke?</p>

<p>Oh damn, forgot... need full financial aid...:(</p>

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<p>Are you still an international or are you an American citizen now?</p>

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<p>You look AWESOME. If asking for a full ride, may want some merit aid safeties…</p>

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<p>I am still an international… Shoulda made that clear, sorry. And thank you OldbatesieDoc…:slight_smile: I will think about that.</p>

<p>On that, is there anywhere good, that offers merit aid where I can still apply to now? or is it too late? </p>

<p>Thanks to all!</p>

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<p>bump…:slight_smile: Any ideas/thoughts welcomed</p>

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<p>Dont just think about Merit Aid, with ur App - U’d be in at Duke, Cornell with full Need -based aid… HYP may be a bit tougher, but iw ouldnt be surprised if u got it there as well</p>

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<p>Thank-you. A sepecific concern though, is my lack of work experience going to play a part? I have never had a job, nor applied for one. I explained why this is in my app (I live in South Africa, with 25% unemployment, and there are people who need work more than me. It is also really hard for a school kid to get work here.) but not sure if this will still be a negative, and if so how large?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t worry about not having a job. It is definitely not one of the priorities for college admissions and your other stats are so strong I think you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>clearly no one is IN at any of those schools, but i say you stand more of a chance than most! good luck</p>

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<p>You’re in at Duke and Cornell. HYP are a reach, but that’s mostly just because of aid, you could DEFINITELY conceivably get into all of these schools. Good luck!</p>

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<p>^HYP are need blind for international applicants.</p>

<p>With that being said, you look like a competitive applicant. :D</p>