<p>Mk. n because this has probably been done to death. As with everyone who makes one of these threads, I'd like to think that my situation is somehow different. In all probability, it isn't but I seem less cynical at this time of day, so yeah...</p>
<p>I'm an international applicant to the class of 2017. Should've been 2016 but I chickened out, mostly because I hadn't even done my SATs yet and things got too hectic with those, my A-Level exams and certain familial things I had to tend to.</p>
<p>I'm currently taking a year out to do a few things. My main interest is in math, physics and the humanities. I'm also interested in "alternative education" - think KhanAcademy or Minute Physics on YouTube. I was also hoping to make that my "thing" or "hook", or something. So, I'm gonna try get into a math camp, followed by a so-called "experimental and liberal" summer university program in Europe (both of which I cannot afford and provide financial aid), try to make a few videos on math to upload on my YouTube channel and give more time to the forum I mod in. It's a forum which is geared towards "education". I'm keeping this a little vague due to some privacy reasons.</p>
<p>One of my essays would probably be on my views on education, what I'm doing to change it and what kind of attitude should be adopted in order to change things for the better. Note that the educational system in my country is closer to being messed up than functional, hence my concerns. I absolutely abhor it and it's really one of the few things I actually feel strongly about.</p>
<p>Am I freaking delusional or is there a chance that this (and good grades of course) alone will be enough to give me a serious shot? By good grades, I mean (hopefully) straight As for A-Levels in 4 subjects (sciences and a language) and <em>at least</em> 700 on every SAT section, including SAT IIs. Frankly, I'd be ecstatic if I got in <em>anywhere with a scholarship/financial aid</em>. </p>
<p>I also get randomly depressed. I was really pumped, reading to kick some academic ass if you get wha' I'm sayin' but then phiew, depressed for no reason at all. Actually no, it's because the very thought of the seemingly brilliant people with excellent profiles (profiles who look far stronger than my WOULD BE profile) getting rejected by the dozens at a time which scares my excrements back into my anus.</p>
<p>So, guys, are things as bleak as they look or is there a glimmer of hope for me, either in the shape of Kat Dennings' majestic books or an acceptance with funding to either Harvard or another good school? <em>puppy eyes</em></p>
<p>P.S: At no point in this post did I mean to sound offensive. I guess I'm just somewhat quirky. My mother tends to think I am but she says I have a good heart and the way I talk reflects poorly on me. Ah...mothers...god bless.</p>