<p>yeah i marked no restrictions on taking money out for ed</p>
<p>adides, you got all the ideas :p</p>
<p>hey man - u got 2 do, what u got 2 do ;)</p>
<p>yay!! look what I found on Duke's Website (although it means nothing to most of you):
Please be aware that in Duke's application process, SAT-I and ACT scores are not viewed as the sole measure of a student's academic ability. We also recognize that test scores from bilingual students, or students outside of a United States high school system, may reflect a student's lack of familiarity and experience with this type of standardized test. This is taken into account when applications are considered.</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>interesting info hello.
As a word of caution, from what I understand Caltech, MIT, UPenn, etc. considers Indians as 'native english speakers' and does not consider lower score on verbal sections as a reflection of lack of familiarity with the language. Also, standardized tests - i wont be surprised if international sat score (esp. from desis around the globe) is higher than the average american sat scores.</p>
<p>Thats because majority( i should say 95%) of the international applicants are incredibily smart. I mean they have exceptionally high test scores and what not( thats why we apply to schools abroad). Sorry for stating the obvious, but i was bored. </p>
<p>Average SAT score for americans is around the 1050 mark btw... ( surprising thing is guys out score the girls which is just opposite to the situation in India where girls outscore boys every year in board examinations.</p>
<p>And oh by the way, best of luck for all of you for the pre-boards!!</p>
<p>Hi friends,
I have a question to those who are sending application materials by post from India. I have posted through speed post on 28.12.04 for the January 1 deadline. When I tracked the post through US post website, I see the parcels are still lying in customs for the last 4 days? Will the colleges reject my application?
will it be faster if the mateterials are sent through Fedex or DHL? Will it still pass through US customs? I used speed post because it was cheaper, though I paid 500 Rs. for each.
If I send by registerde post before the deadline, it may take 3 weeks, will the colleges accept that?
I had initiated this post theough never really made any post. I was however reading religiously all your posts which were very informative and helpful. My thanks to all of you.
Happy new year!!
Motso</p>
<p>Yay motso!! Father of the rejuvenated indian post :p wb</p>
<p>and it's postmark deadline! so it's okay... the speed post label will say 28 if they care to check (i think... hope... not) i wouldnt trust the tracking info tho... who knows till what stage it's updated. perhaps it's there already.</p>
<p>Hey man I sent all app materials through regular airmail (not even speedpost/registered) and it reached them in 6 days flat! Cost me ~Rs. 35 each packet - which is 1/15 of what you'd pay for speedpost/courier etc.... :D</p>
<p>I think, for few applications which are still there for me to post, I would use ordinary post!</p>
<p>noooo. use speed post. it does get there in less time. i'm sure it's already there and you get the custsoms thing just coz their records havent been updated or something</p>
<p>merc could just have gotten lucky... i wouldn't take the risk. the guy at the PO said it could take anywhere upwards of 10 days</p>
<p>agree with astrix + if the package gets lost somewhere, there is no way to track it. At least with a speed post or fedex, you have a tracking #, etc. to prove tht you did actually send it before the deadline</p>
<p>i sent evry thing by dhl reaches 3 days flat</p>
<p>and that would be what... 1500 bucks. pocket change :p</p>
<p>my dads company's account so lol</p>
<p>950 actually by dhl.
450 by speed post
i lost a set of transcripts that i sent by regular mail. I'm not taking any chances after that.</p>
<p>indian postal service doesnt seem that bad compared to Korea's. My IGCSE certificate reached me ripped up in shreds and stuffed in an envelope. i sent my recs to cornell, and it never reached them. i sent it again, and it reached them in a torn open envelope. all this by speed post.</p>
<p>what options do i have to send if i want to send only 1 document</p>
<p>FAX, if it's the kinda document which a faxing is okay for. I haven't tried tho.</p>
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