<p>Hey CCs, I'm applying as a 2014 undergraduate freshman and I really would appreciate some advice on my chances of being accepted.
Here are my stats, but first of all I must say that I'm applying as an international Canadian applicant (ethnicity: Chinese) living in the US for 12 years now (bad economy, really hard for us to get a greencard).
I'm applying to some of the top schools in US as well as McGill and UToronto in Canada.</p>
<p>SAT 1: 2280
ACT: 34
SAT II: Math II 800, Chemistry 800, Literature (just took, felt I did okay, not amazing)
Rank: (school does not rank) but I'm in top 3% out of 400 (public, very competitive)
GPA: weighted 4.39
EC: VP of SNHS, Treasurer SNHS, Captain of Varsity team for two years, Science Bowl, etc.
Volunteer: a little less than 200 hours for local elementary tutoring and olympiad tutoring
Awards: nothing major, a bunch of pretty normal ones in AP, academics, and athletics.
Essays: pretty good (showed my inventiveness and passion)
Both teach. recs: very very good (I love my teachers and they love me)
Peer rec: great (awesome friend)
Coach rec: good
Counselor rec: very generic probably</p>
<p>What I worry most is the fact that I'm an international Canadian student that applied for financial aid...I've been here for 12 years, paid SO MUCH taxes, and volunteered for my community SO MUCH (wayy more than 200 hours, but very scattered so not included). </p>
<p>I appreciate ALL YOUR OPINIONS!
Thanks a lot and I hope you will succeed at your college!</p>
<p>I think you have a good shot getting to all the schools you are considering! But keep it in mind, they are all very selective! But don’t worry too much! Just relax and wait for the good news:) good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you! I know most of the colleges I’m applying to are really tough to get into and are super competitive, but I’ll never have a chance unless I apply, right? :)</p>
<p>My counselor told me that if I applied, the worst is I won’t get accepted. But I didn’t apply I would never know so yeah trying is definitely worthy!</p>
<p>ECs: English Honor Society and NHS…I just didn’t start my own club. Like I said, our school is super competitive…I can’t really think of a club that hasn’t been created yet. (well, one that corresponds with my passion, I’m not just going to go create a fishing club because I’m terrible at fishing)</p>
<p>Does not having major awards hurt that much? I have AP Scholar and all that generic stuff, but nothing too impressive.</p>
<p>Also, could someone note on the fact that I’m international?</p>
<p>I think you are a high match for all your schools. The toughest one in my eyes would have to be U of Chicago, but I would be surprised if you didn’t get in. </p>