Is there a point for me to apply to Amherst?

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<p>Chinese, Male, International, First Generation
No financial aid needed
East Asian Studies Major</p>

<p>Academics
Full IB Diploma 38 points - HL775 SL666(+1) School does not rank
2360 SAT I, SAT II Math 2 800/ World History 800/ Biology 780</p>

<p>ECs
National Police Cadet Corps 1st Sergeant, Attended Adventure Training Camp and National Cadet Officers’ Camp, Lead Junior Cadets as Section Leader in NPCC Summer Camp Certificate of Distinction (Silver), Y9 and Y10
Art Club Certificate of Merit, Painted School Murals, Y9 and Y10
168 Hours Community Involvement in Lijiang, China, Sub-group Leader, Y11
168 Hours Community Involvement in Shanghai, China, Y9
140 Hours Community Involvement in Singapore, Organizer and Group Leader, Y11
University of New South Wales International Essay Writing Competition Distinction Award, Y9
Standard 1st and Subject Award Recipient for Chinese (HL), Y11
Nationwide 1st in Intercollegiate Chinese Essay Writing Competition, Y11
Standard 6th and Dean’s List Recipient for Economics (HL), Y11
Twice published in our school’s annual Chinese language publication, Y11 and Y12
Military Service Certificate of Distinction, Secretary of Warrant Officers and Specialists Day Committee, Editor of National Day Parade 25th Year Anniversary Commemorative Book
Qualified into Mensa</p>

<p>Work Experience
Administrative Intern at Asia-Pacific Breweries, Y9
Legal Intern at Asia Law Corporation
Personal Assistant to the Formation Sergeant Major during Military Service
Social Media/Editorial Intern at top women’s website
Events Management Intern for the Sichuan-Singapore Investment Seminar at the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry</p>

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<p>What’s making you hesitate?</p>

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<p>my entire profile might not be good enough i feel</p>

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<p>If you articulate your activities and interests in such a way that you stand out, you should be fine. Numerically, you look great.</p>

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<p>Your profile is really good. So long as you present yourself in the right way, you have great chances of getting into Amherst. Your stats are better than mine and here I am typing away to you from my lovely Stearns dorm room on the freshman quad.</p>

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<p>Everyone at Amherst is qualified for Mensa
Seriously, go for it-just make sure your essay explains who you are and what you want to do with your education at Amherst</p>