Requesting Sincere Evaluation of my Application

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Dear All,</p>

<p>I am a student living in Bangalore, India.</p>

<p>I am an IB 2 student or Grade 12 student. I was hoping that you guys could tell me of my chances to get into Harvard.</p>

<p>SAT I Reasoning Test</p>

<p>CR: 730
Math :730
Writing: 720
Total: 2180</p>

<p>(I know they are very low, However, is there anyway for me to compensate for this?)</p>

<p>SAT II</p>

<p>Math Level 2: 800
Physics: 800
World History: 800</p>

<p>GPA: Because I take IB, my predicted grades are 43/45
I take the IB Diploma Programme and I take 7 subjects with 4 Higher Levels instead of the norm which is 6 subjects with 3 Higher Levels.</p>

<p>I am also a Valedictorian at my school although the population is REALLY small (<50)</p>

<p>Some of my ECs & Awards:</p>

<ul>
<li>Initiated State Fund Relief Program (Worked with a major Indian newspaper company)</li>
<li>Active Green Peace Member (Participant / Coordinator of Global Climate Action Day)</li>
<li>Head of Model United Nations Club at School</li>
<li>Head of a student-run environmental organization that collects wastes and recycle them.</li>
<li>British National Math Competitions: Bronze Award</li>
<li>DELF A1 and A2 French Language Proficiency Exam Certificates</li>
<li>Head of School Awards for Overall Academic Excellence in all subjects</li>
<li>Stage Manager of School's Drama Club (performed productions such as Grease in a real professional theatres in Bangalore)</li>
<li>Chief Editor of the School Newspaper</li>
<li>Best Delegate Award for Verbal Excellence at MUN Conference in Bangalore</li>
</ul>

<p>That's all.</p>

<p>I hope you guys can help me out because Harvard University is one of my top schools.</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>Yours Sincerely,</p>

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<p>Your test scores look decent, and I think your SAT II scores are definitely in your favor. I remember reading a New York Times interview with the dean of admissions at Harvard, and he said that the admissions office views SAT II and AP scores as better predictors of college grades than SAT I scores. Ultimately, though, the information you’ve supplied is not basis enough to make predictions. Just make sure your essays are well-written.</p>

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<p>You have great SAT II scores, lower than average SAT I scores, a rank that won’t really help, and a decent GPA. Your ECs are pretty decent, although they might be downplayed considering that there’s only 50 in your entire class so getting those type of positions would be very easy.</p>