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<p>Hi everyone,
I'm an International Applicant and I'm confused over how much of a chance I have of getting in as far as my Uni Choices are concerned and whether I should apply for ED or not?Also,are there any colleges which offer need blind admissions for Canadian citizens because i am a Canadian Citizen.
Here are my stats:-</p>

<p>O'Levels:5Bs 1C
1.English:B
2.Maths:B
3.Add Maths:B
4.Economics:B
5.Pakistan Studies:B
6.Business Studies:C</p>

<p>A'Levels:2A<em>s 1B
1.Economics:A</em>
2.World History:A*
3.Mathematics:B</p>

<p>Sat I:-(in one sitting)
Mathematics:800
Critical Reading:740
Writing:780
Cumulative SAT I Score:2320</p>

<p>SAT II:-(in one sitting)
1.Maths IIC:780
2.World History:780
3.Physics:750
Cumulative SAT II Score:2310</p>

<p>Letter of Recommendation:3;2 of them were very amazing.Didn't get the chance to read the last one.
Counselor Report:Amazing.</p>

<p>TOEFL:110(IBT)</p>

<p>A'Level Transcript: mostly As and Bs.</p>

<p>College App Essay:Still have to write it but hopefully i'll pull it off :)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:-
Participation in International and National English Debating Conferences:-
•Attended World MUN Singapore 2011.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in DISEC at LGSMUN2011.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in IAEA at LUMUN 2010.
•Received Outstanding Diplomacy Award in IAEA at ACMUN 2010.
•Outstanding Diplomacy Award at Intra-LSE MUN 2010.
•Participated in LUMUN 2009.
•Participated in LUMUN 2009.
Other Debating Experience:-
•Represented my institution in a number of national debating championships.</p>

<p>Sports:-
Represented my institution for 2 years in College Football Team.</p>

<p>Community Service:-
Relief for IDPS in Pakistan
Reprsentative of Next Generation Pakistan.
(Done many other can't remember at the moment :P)</p>

<p>Contribution to the comprehiensive college cost:$20000
Financial Aid Required:Roughly $30000</p>

<p>If you need any extra info to help me,please don't hesitate to ask :)
I will be applying for Class of 2016 but I graduated this year.
Intended College List:-
ED:Cornell
EA:U Chicago,U Notre Dame,U Miami,Colorado College.</p>

<p>Please help out and tell me how much of a shot i have in getting into these Universities?
Reply back asap people.thanks for the help in advance :)</p>

<p>P.S:If you want to suggest any other Ivy or any other college,please do tell thank you :)</p>

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<p>As an International, you have leeway for SAT I CR W scores. However, a B average on your O levels is definitely not one that gets you into Ivy league.</p>

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<p>Thanks for that :slight_smile:
I have the option of improving my O levels in Oct/Nov 2011 since I am taking a gap year.Should i opt for that option?what about the rest of my application?and other early action choices that i have listed?</p>

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<p>I am not sure how the retrying O level works. Does your final transcript show a single score or list both?</p>

<p>I think your SAT I and II are excellent and your ECs look quite good. I have no way of judging the quality of ECs though. There are essays in supplements for each college (at leas those that have them and every Ivy does) and so dont assume you have a single essay to take care of. </p>

<p>If you are from Pakistan, i.e., going to school there at moment, you are judged in a pool of your peer applicants. So if you post in one of the Pakistan threads, they may be able to provide you guidance in terms of where you stand and which schools will like your profile based on the past admittees. So find one of those threads and ask for advice, may be class 2015 thread or 2016 thread if there is one out already.</p>

<p>Most of the Ivies are need blind for North America but most others are need blind only for American residents and citizens.</p>

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<p>Thanks for that.The Transcript? well actually you have an option of showing either one or the second one as well.so i’m assuming i’ll show the better one not this one,
Secondly,yeah i know about the essays you have to write but i’m hoping i’ll be able to pull them off :frowning:
nope no pakistani threads.but i have posted on the class of 2015 thread probably they’ll help out.
What about my early action choices?any chance there?</p>

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<p>Can anyone help me out whether i have a shot at EA choices?</p>

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<p>check these sites and their corresponding info, it may help.
[50</a> Top Colleges](<a href=“http://50topcolleges.com/]50”>http://50topcolleges.com/)
[America’s</a> 25 New Elite ‘Ivies’ - Newsweek](<a href=“http://www.newsweek.com/id/39401]America’s”>America's 25 New Elite 'Ivies')
[America’s</a> Best Colleges - Forbes.com](<a href=“Forbes List Directory”>Forbes List Directory)</p>