<p>Hey, I'm thinking SCEA as well but I don't know if I actually should, please chance me?</p>
<p>-Nigerian National who has lived in Nigeria, the US and other countries
-Currently in a selective International IB boarding school</p>
<p>GPA/Grades
-9th = around 3.85
-10th= 3.74
-11th= 3.42 (i got really ill this year)
IB1 year= Predicteds of 38/39 (without extra points)
IB2 year= thinking 40/41</p>
<p>Tests
-SAT I = 2040 (1360 reading and maths)
-SAT II: I'm studying for English and Spanish</p>
<p>ECs
-Basketball
-Track
- Amnesty Int'l
-NHS (10th and 11th)
- student council (11th)
- choir
-BBBS
-MUN
-Roots and Shoots
-Peer tutors
-some charity work
-Habitat for Humanity
-manager of school store</p>
<p>I'm spending summer interning in a NGO at home and i do not necessarily need financial aid</p>
<p>Yale is a long shot for almost everyone. I don’t think you have the numbers to do it though. That’s my opinion - don’t let the opinions of others keep you from trying to get what you want!</p>
<p>You have a great list of ECs - just make sure that it’s not just a ‘list’ though, and that you are actively involved in them (any leadership?)
You have some good grades for 9th/10th, and of course, your illness can explain the drop in 11th - don’t forget to mention that!</p>
<p>SAT is a little low for Ivies, but it’s still not impossible. Yale looks at more than just the numbers.</p>
<p>Living in Nigeria might also make for a very interesting essay topic.</p>
<p>you have a fair chance, but of course, Yale is a reach for everyone, as PAVenturuer said.</p>
<p>Your grades and scores are too low to yield a decent chance.</p>
<p>SCEA would be a waste. Use early app time to apply elsewhere.</p>
<p>To tell you the truth, I don’t think you have a broad chance for SCEA. Were it just EA, I would advise you to apply, but since its single-choice, you might want to consider other schools for your early bid.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies.
Um @topasalacua13 I led a lot of mY ECs or held some position.</p>
<p>If my scores are high in my last two years of IB is it a lot more important than my other years? </p>
<p>my GPA right now is the equivalent of a 4.0 unwieghted and i think about 4.3 wieghted and i think i can maintain or go higher next year.</p>
<p>Will high SAT2s help with my low SAT 1?</p>
<p>What can i do to boost my chances???</p>
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