Intl Student for Harvard

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Please chance me for Harvard, and don't laugh at me if I'm weak.</p>

<p>International student from Hungary</p>

<p>Religious school
GPA: 5.0 (1.0 worst, 5.0 best)
Rank: 1 of 30</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning:
CR: 650
MA: 750
WR: 610
SAT Subjects:
Math II: 800
Physics: 800
Chemistry: 800</p>

<p>Official Hungarian Maturities (they are like AP, only a bit more difficult)
English - advanced level - 100%
Chemistry - advanced level - 100%
French - intermediate level - 87%
Will take Hungarian, History and Math in May</p>

<p>Achievements and Honors:
10th place at a govt organized national chemistry competition
11th an another national chemistry competition
1st place at a regional chemistry competition, two times
1st place at another regional chemistry competition during primary school
Participant of the Hungarian Preparation Program for the International Chemistry Olympiad
willing to participate in the next Olympiad
4th in team place at a nationwide web development contest
1st place at a programming competition for religious schools
Golden Badge of my school
Prizes from my school and my regional religious community for my achievements
Two-year scholarship for my achievements
European Computer Driving Licence</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
Chemistry classes at school and the local university<br>
German and French lessons
Music: violin and piano since I was 8
Volleyball 2005-2008 (varsity, won a regional competition)
Water Polo 2003-2005 (professional)
Programming (C, C++) and Web Development (HTML, PHP, JavaScript)
Boy Scouts
Studies in various topics: AI, astronomy, literature and devoted to learning
Ski trips, bycicle tours and a sailing camp</p>

<p>Teacher Reports and School Report: good</p>

<p>Essay about people and events that affected my attitude to science (good enough)</p>

<p>Applying for FA, but it does not affect admission chances</p>

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<p>Interesting profile. The only weakness is your low CR/W score, but you have very strong Subject Tests that will demonstrate that you're more math/science-oriented anyway. You've got some pretty strong ECs and awards too. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that applying for FA DOES affect the chances of an international student...?</p>

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<p>Since international students aren't entitled to federal aid,
their needs have to be fulfilled entirely by the college and/or
its foundations. This in most cases can affect the student's
admission chances since colleges' funds are not inexhaustible.
However, Harvard makes it clear that their admission procedure
is both need-blind and nationality-blind. </p>

<p>Harvard</a> College Admissions Office: frequently asked questions</p>

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<p>Other opinions?</p>