<p>I'm an American citizen currently residing in Bangladesh. I have studied here since I was 9 years old. We follow the international British system, where, we give our O level examinations(IGCSE) in grade 10, As Level examination in grade 11, and finally in our last year of High School, we give our A2 examination, grade 12. Our final A level examination(IGCE and IAL) grades are taken by the average of our As and A2 examinations. </p>
<p>I will be applying for Computer Science/Computer engineering and was wondering if someone could give me an idea of what my chances are of being admitted into the following Universities: UCLA, UCB, UCI, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, University of Michigan, GeorgiaTech, USC, UT Austin and University of Florida.</p>
<p>My academics:</p>
<p>Grade 10/IGCSE: 3A<em>, 2A, 1B, 1C
A</em> is considered 90% and above. I believe A* and A are considered equal by all Universities but I am not sure of this.</p>
<p>A*- Maths, Pure Maths, English
A- Accounting, Physics
B- Bengali, this was actually a big deal for me since I can't even write in Bengali properly XD.
C- ICT(unfortunately the computers had issues as we use pirated software, this lead to all people during my semester receiving C, but people who sent it for recheck received automatic A's)</p>
<p>Final A level Grades/IGCE and IAL: 2A, 1C
There are A* grades, except in Pure Maths, in A level exams, but are not written in our official certificates and transcript letters. Therefore, I think they are unnecessary to report. Also I am sending the C for a recheck, and hopefully after the recheck it will change to a B.</p>
<p>A- Maths(A*), Pure Maths
C- Physics</p>
<p>I have given my SAT twice and received unsatisfactory results, around 1750 both times. I will be retaking it this October and am hoping for a 2000+. </p>
<p>SAT: 1760- Math 650, Reading 520, Writing 590(Essay 8 unfinished)</p>
<p>During my previous attempts I did not study for the SAT. I finally realised my mistakes and have started working hard. Been doing much better in the Reading and Writing sections. I will also most probably give my SAT subject tests, Maths lvl2 and Physics. I have never taken the subject tests. Also will I be required to take my IELTS or TOEFL? The language of teaching in my school was English and I have also spoken to UCLA admissions officers and they said it wasn't required, but I am not sure about the other Universities.</p>
<p>Unfortunately there aren't many activities available in Bangladesh except the typical sports: football, cricket, etc.
I did play football during my time in High School but unfortunately the team was disbanded for a Handball team. For my ECA's I have musical activities. I am the drummer in a band and have been with them for 2 years. I have also recently started another band where I am the vocalist. I am also learning the guitar and will most probably learn the keyboard/piano this year.</p>
<p>Also if it counts, my friend and I are gonna try and work on a game for mobile platforms this November for experience.
I don't know if this matters or not, but i finished high school this year and am taking a gap year. So I'm applying for University for the Fall of 2015.</p>
<p>If any more information is needed please let me know and thank you for helping me :D</p>
<p>I'm stressing out over this thing.</p>
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