<p>I am not sure which colleges to apply so I thought it'd be a good idea to ask the experienced CC members my Safeties/Target matches/Reaches. I think I'll apply to 10-11 colleges and ED to Cornell. I'll also be applying through Questbridge as we earn $7k a year so I'll basically need a full ride.{ EFC 0 }</p>
<p>I am US citizen living in India.
Ethnicity- Asian </p>
<p> GPA= 82.3% (it is considered a very good score on the Indian system considering 1.5 million students sit for the exams and the country topper had a 97.4% + my school is the most competitive in Punjab, that being said, it raises the cut off bar each year) so I think I could justify my score here.</p>
<p> Rank= 14/71 students (I've been told rank doesn't matter for international schools,true?)</p>
<p> ACT - Composite 33 and Eng/Math/Reading/Science- (32,35,31,32)
SAT Subject Tests-Chemistry-{690}, Physics- {730} , Math Level 1- {780} ,Math Level 2- {760}
thinking of taking French w/o listening = expect something around (640-650)</p>
<p> Course Load = Quite a tough curriculum with the maximum course load. Besides that, I self studied all the APs I took.
AP Chemistry-{3}
AP Calculus-{3}
AP Mechanics-{4}
AP E&M -{5}</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities - (Please go through them! :) )</p>
<p> Qualified for Round 2 in NTSE [National talent science Examination]
Was awarded with the English book Prize {awarded to the highest grade in class}
U-14 and U-16 state cricket team {was the highest wicket in U-14 tournament}
Football in House Team
Table tennis mini Olympics {though knocked out in 1st round}
National Cadet Corps(NCC) A certificate
Table tennis districts tournament
School band (lead singer in both Indian and rock band)
School dramatics main play 9th and 10th
House play 7th ,8th,9th,10th,11th each year
IPSC cultural fest at Indore(winners)
My speech on 'saving water' and a song was aired on Doordarshan( TV Channel) in class 7th</p>
<p>Community Service-</p>
<p> worked for about 2 years in an Canadian NGO for rural development and facilities in India.
Taught around 20 kids in that village basic maths,English and science concepts
Taught at another NGO cum ashram (had debates on various topics as abortions,female infanticide etc.).</p>
<p>RESEARCH-
(Because I'm taking a gap year I did a lot of research in the Renewable resources and the Solar industry) my 'to be major' also.</p>
<p>Increased shelf life of milk to 9 months with an extensive research project.</p>
<p>Made a Solar dryer[fully working]. In India, we dry the raisins open and 35% of it is damaged as they're eaten by birds and other reasons so this is a solution.</p>
<p>I feel like I've written everything I've done so far in my life and yes, this is just about it.
I feel that my research is going to be my strong and differentiating factor in the admissions.</p>
<p>And if you guys want a chance back, I'll be more than glad to do that !
Thanks a ton to read till the last!</p>
<p>WAITING IN ANTICIPATION !!</p>
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:D</p>