<p>I friend of mine had studied till Grade 10 in a private school, Then his father was posted to a remote location where schools were not so good, He then decided to appear in A levels as private candidate. He wants to apply to the ivies,his grades are perfect and sat score 2350, as teacher recs are concerned he could get it from his Ex School. His only concern is that he will have to compete with students who had many oppurtunities in various things(MUN, School election etc.). Will he be looked down coz he is private candidate. I have heard of Home-schooled candidates being discriminated in college Admisions.</p>
<p>PS: A private candidate in A level is that one who doesn't goes to school but gives A level exam studying on his own. The Mark Statement he recieves is eactly identical to that by a Regular schooled student. Only difference or advantage of a private candidate in A levels is that he is tested by a official A level board which increase the authenicity of his grades, which is i think not the case with US home schooled students.</p>