<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>I'm a current Grade 12 IBDP student and I plan on majoring in Architecture for UG.</p>
<p>US schools are my top priority so far and getting admitted into Cornell is a dream I've been having for quite a while now.
I know that dreams don't come true unless you put in the best efforts so I took up IBDP, one of the most rigorous high school programs in the world.
Initially I took up Math, Physics and English as my HLs but after one year of a roller coaster ride in IB I realized Math HL is not my piece of cake. So I dropped Math to SL and took up Business and Management at HL. I know I've jeopardized my chances of getting into an Ivy League by that one move, but I was afraid I'd end up with a lower overall IB score if I continued in Math HL. So now, I'm building a really strong portfolio by trying to portray my creativity across as many mediums as possible, sketching is my most comfortable forte though. I'm also all geared up for a summer internship at a local architecture firm and my SAT score is 2200. I'm yet to take the subject SATs but I'm hoping for a 700 in Math II. In order to make up for not having Math HL I'm planning on taking AP Calculus AB, hoping it would satisfy more Calculus requirements. I also have a lot of ECs, I have held important positions in the Student Body of my school ever since my Freshman year. I also head a literature club at school, and run a small NGO with my close friends along with taking part in events conducted by other NGOs. As a part of CAS, I took part in a wide range of adventure activities, creative and CS activities. </p>
<p>OK, sorry for beating around the bush for so long but I'm a natural storyteller and I thought giving the background knowledge would help you guys answer my very important question. I'm sure it's kind of common around here but, do I have chances of attending an Ivy League or top ranked Architecture schools in the US with the above profile? I come from a middle class family and I believe I always made the best use of opportunities that came my way. If I get into a good university, I would be the first person from my family to go abroad for Undergrad. My parents cannot completely afford my tuition but they'll give their best and I can take student loans and hope for grants/scholarships from the schools that I manage to get into. So considering my financial dependence, academic profile and extra curricular activities, do I really stand a chance? </p>
<p>Oh btw, my grades weren't as good as they should have been in Year 1 but they've gotten better by the end of it and I'm going to work my butt off this year and I'm aiming for a predicted grade anywhere between 38-41. </p>
<p>If any of you have any suggestions for me to make my application stronger, that would be lovely! I'm going to work on getting a better SAT and SAT subject test scores.</p>
<p>SO YEAH, please post your opinions, suggestions, constructive criticism about my chances of getting into a good school in the US with a decent scholarship!! (: </p>
<p>THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING ALL OF THIS. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT. Talking for too long has become a problem :P I need to work on reducing my rants a bit. </p>
<p>Good day xx</p>