<p>Do I have what it takes? (International Applicant for Fall 2016)</p>
<p>I intend to apply to: Smith, NYU, Grinnell, Amherst, Wesleyan, Barnard, UCs, any one of the Ivies, and Vanderbilt. I can only pay $5K per year. (I'm planning ED to Smith and NYU.)</p>
<p>Please tell me of my chances at schools apart from the ones mentioned above as well. I will be taking a gap year.</p>
<p>SAT: I haven't taken it yet, but I'm assuming it'll be around 2000-2200.</p>
<p>GPA:
9th Grade: 3.56 (Interpreted according to the US system)
10th Grade: 3.75 (Interpreted according to the US system) (Used this: <a href="http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/">http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/</a> )
11th Grade: The results aren't out yet, but I'm assuming it'll be around 3.90-4.00 ish.</p>
<p>Race: Asian
Country: Nepal
Current Grade: 12
Intended Major: International Relations and Economics</p>
<p>ECs:
2 Additional Education courses on leadership, and journalism.
Worked as an intern for an internationally renowned media organization. (10th grade - present)
School magazine editor (10th grade)
Drama Club (11th grade)
Literary Club (12th grade)
Anchor and script writer of a national debate competition which broadcasts on a national television channel.
Anchor of 5 English inspirational talk shows which included speakers as Ronan Farrow (former U.S. government advisor), Farah Pandit (Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the United States Department of State), Int'l chefs, among st others.
Participated in an Int'l competition in India which was a unique personality contest that recognizes students overall character & competence.
Conducted an individual project featuring Raksha Nepal, an organization that works for sexually exploited women and their children.
Hosted school's silver jubilee ceremony.
Emceed National Awards for internationals such as Chef Alfred Gafner of Switzerland for Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego, and others.
Participated in photography workshops, seminars related to economy, and suicide prevention.
Participated as a delegate in the India Today Global Roundtable, where notable speakers were- H.E. Ashraf Ghani (President of Afghanistan), Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar (Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan), Mr. Nalin Kohli, National Spokesperson of the BJP of India, amongst others)
Published Articles: 12 articles in the national daily newspaper, and others in school magazines.
Have been a part of the school choir, as well as have participated in the school musicals as well.</p>
<p>Awards:
1. World’s Youngest English Inspirational Talk Show Host, RecordSetter.com, 2014.
2. Horlicks WizTeam, Nepal, 2012.
3. Graphic Designing; First Position, 12th Grade
4. Best Debater, 10th Grade
5. Best Elocutionist, , 10th
6. Runner up, Best solo singing performance, 10th grade
7. Best Personality, 10th grade
and have secured 2nd and 3rd positions in many other competitions.</p>
<p>Grades: I'm particularly very worried about my grade in Accounts because it hasn't been very high at all (average in the 40-50s; B's). This is very frustrating to me, considering that my I chose this subject when I didn't want to take up Business management at all, but had to due to societal pressure.To make up for this grade, I was considering having this teacher write me a letter of recommendation. Do you think that would help much?</p>
<p>Recommendations: All 3 are going to be very strong.</p>