Hi Guys!
International here who has studied under the GCSE system. I’m applying to the US but my situation is tricky.
During my O levels, I had 8 subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math, English Language, English Literature, and Sociology. For these I received 5 Bs and 3 Cs.
I come from a low-income background, and I’ve had to deal with a lot of issues at home that, during that time period, made it quite difficult for me. I’m also a burn victim and have had to cope with that over these past few years.
Although over the course of my A levels I have improved. Here, I had 4 courses: Sociology, World History, English, and Economics. I received an A*, A, A, and B.
Current class rank- Economics: top 40%, World History: top 10%, Sociology: top 20%, English: top 3% School does not provide overall class rank.
I have a substantial number of ECs. Notably, I have written and presented my own research paper on the deficiencies of the public schooling system in my country. During my O level years, I was student council president and continued to be a student council member as well as captain of the Model United Nations society during my A levels. I have won an international award at the Harvard Model UN in Boston. Moreover, I’ve worked extensively with a local NGO for the empowerment of girls’ education in my country, as well as having co-founded a public cleanup campaign. Lastly, I’m also a published contributor to a well-respected news publication in my city.
With this in mind, do you think it would still be worthwhile for me to apply? Could you recommend any institutions?