International Student Desperate for help PLEASE

<p>International Student Desperate for help PLEASE</p>

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am from a very small country – Macedonia (1.5 million people). I have been living and working on my own since 14 and I really want to get into some of the Ivy schools like Columbia. I came to the U.S. last year and finished 11th grade. Here is how I stand:</p>

<p>I got into early admission program: The Clarkson School (skipped 12 grade something like a prep school and will be taking college classes instead going 12 grade in high school) in NY
GPA – 4.50
All AP Classes
SAT2 US History – 730
SAT2 Math IIC – 740
SAT2 Physics – Will take in September
SAT1 – Math 650 Verbal 500</p>

<p>Have a huge resume with many job experiences because I lived and worked alone since 14 and plus these several more important awards:</p>

<p>4th Place in Computer Programming – State Level
Many 1st places in regional competitions in programming.
(I will apply as a international student)</p>

<p>I would appreciate very much if anybody answers because I don’t have whom to ask.
Thanks a lot.</p>

<p>Vido</p>

<p>you have an interesting background, play it up. nothing is for certain but i think you stand a better chance than most on diversity grounds.</p>