please chance me for syracuse whitman!

<p>International Applicant from Malaysia but finishing HS in Australia. Really passionate about getting in finance. Since i was young Dad has always talked to me about business and investing. Apart from business im really into current affairs, world conflict and politics. Currently in a political party in Malaysia called the DAP opposing the corrupt government in my country. </p>

<p>Any tips on what else i can improve on is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I: 1710 (LOW, retaking in May) * SAT II: 800 Chinese, 700+ World History (Projections)</li>
<li>TOEFL: 112/120 </li>
<li>GPA: 3.8 </li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%</li>
<li>Junior and Senior Course Load: Business Management, Accounting, History, International Relations, Calculus Maths, Chinese</li>
<li>Languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Cantonese </li>
</ul>

<p>Extra Curricular:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Team Captain - Professional Gaming team sponsored by AMD and ATi, played in lots of tournaments and acted as a brand ambassador. </p></li>
<li><p>Member - Democratic Action Party Malaysia </p></li>
<li><p>Student Reference Committee (President)</p></li>
<li><p>International Student Council (President)</p></li>
<li><p>Member - School Soccer Team (2008-2010) - Avg 5 hours a week </p></li>
<li><p>Member - School Softball Team (2008-2009) - Avg 5 hours a week </p></li>
<li><p>DJ - Syn FM Community Radio (2008) - 30 hours </p></li>
<li><p>Work experience as Waiter/Barista/Cook (2009-2010) - Avg 7 hours a week.</p></li>
<li><p>Summer Activities: Golf, Travelling, Camps </p></li>
<li><p>Essays: Will be pretty decent (Got 11 months to work on it) </p></li>
<li><p>Teacher Recommendation: Excellent </p></li>
<li><p>Counselor Rec: Excellent </p></li>
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<p>Other</p>

<ul>
<li>School Type: Private</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Asian</li>
<li>Gender: Male </li>
<li>Hooks: First gen college</li>
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<p>I think becuase you are an international student you will have a leg up. But your EC’s are lacking. Other then that, you have a decent chance.</p>

<p>what EC’s should i take up this year? im planning on participating in a golf tournament.</p>

<p>Some volunteer work would really look great, especially with one or two programs you are passionate about and you log in a lot of hours. I don’t think golf tournaments really count as an EC… just a hobby.</p>

<p>hey danielle, thanks for your suggestions. im actually planning on going to india with my dad this may to do some volunteer work there with a family friends charity. also im going to do some work for my political party in malaysia when i get the chance. thanks for your input! really appreciated.</p>

<p>no problem : ) good luck!</p>