<p>Hello everyone!
I am a physics major student, hoping to transfer to ivy.</p>
<p>I was planning to apply to ivy leagues, and found out that I had to take SAT exams for some of the universities that I planned to apply even as a transfer.</p>
<p>Because, I started studying at the last minute, I didn't find much time to study (in the midst of semester too), I did not do as well as I wanted to on my SAT I.</p>
<p>For SAT II (Taken in Nov,2011)
I fortunately received 800 on both Math IIC and Physics exam.</p>
<p>As for SAT I (Taken in Dec, 2011), I received 610/750/700 (Reading/Math/Writing).</p>
<p>I have one more opportunity to take the exam on Jan 28th, and I am not sure if I should.</p>
<p>Although I lived in the State for about 10 years now, I am also an international student.
I have 3.98 (out of 4.0) at my current community college and had 3.89 (out of 4.0) in my high school year.</p>
<p>I know that I have really good recommendation, for my physics instructors are quite fond of me.</p>
<p>As for extracurricular activities, I am an amateur astronomer and I do independent researches and publish papers as well. I am also a physics club president and will also be starting research at UCI.</p>
<p>I think I have a pretty good chance if I bump up my SAT I score, but I think people in this forum will be more knowledgeable than I am, so I politely ask for your advice.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for taking your interest and time to read my post.</p>
<p>Oh.. and I am planning to apply to 9 private universities. (some are not private)</p>
<p>USC
Pomona College
Cornell University
UPenn
Harvard
Yale
MIT
Stanford
Amherst University</p>
<p>Please be frank and harsh, for it would be more helpful to hear candid opinion than deluding appeals.</p>