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<p>Hi,
I am Sriram from India - I desperately want to get a realistic estimate of my chances at Yale or any othe Ivy with financial aid of $40000. I have listed my credentials. Do i have any chance what so ever?
SAT1 - 2100 (CR and writing -680, math-740)
SAT2 - 2380 (math level2 -800, Phy790, Chem -790)
I have secured 93% overall in my 12th board by CBSE with
95% aggregate in Physics Chemistry Maths. My marks in physics is 93%,
chemistry is 95% and maths is 97%.
In my 10th board exam conducted by CBSE I secured 95.4% aggregate
with 99%in maths and 95% in science. (don't know GPA as they don't give)
Always been in top 5% in every exam since Pre-kg (though absoulte marks get low many times)</p>

<p>These are my academic honors
International</p>

<p>International finalist and national winner in the Red Rover goes to
Mars Contest conducted by the Planetary Society in association with JPL (NASA), Pasadena , California .
Team project “An Optically controlled Wheelchair” was accepted at an
international exhibition conducted by the Japan Institute of Innovation and Invention
Submitted essay “Is there ever a right Answer ?” to the
Commonwealth International Essay Competition which was highly commended by the Royal Common wealth society
National
· National winner in the physics category in the Intel Science
Discovery Fair with the team project “An Optically controlled
Wheelchair”
· Through Intel got an opportunity to do a month long
internship at Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad and was exposed to active
research in the country and did work in Gamma Ray Spectroscopy ( learnt
basics and took some measurements)
· My team project was selected to represent India at the Japan
Institute of Innovation and Invention through a national science fair
for the winners of different prestigious Science fairs in India
conducted at Homi Baba Science Center . My team project was nominated by Intel
for this competetion.
· In the International assessment exam conducted by the
University of New South Wales , I was placed at 99th percentile all India and
was awarded High Distinction in Science and Maths. I also got
Distinction in English
· In KVPY, a national science fellowship scheme by the Indian
government (Indian Institute of Science), I was selected for Interview
at the Indian Institute of Science after clearing a national level
competitive exam and was among the top 500 applicants interviewed
nationwide
(top 43 students from entire country were finally selected and I
didn’t make it there)
· In the National Talent Search Examination conducted by the
Indian government, I was selected for interview after clearing the state
level and national level competitive exams.
· I was selected to appear for the Indian National Astronomy
Olympiad after clearing the National Standard Examination in
Astronomy(ie. Regional level )
· In the National Science Talent Search exams conducted by
Unified Council, I had consistently got top all India ranks in my 8th, 9th
and 10th.( below 200 in all three years)
State, City and School Level (these are the more promonent mentions)</p>

<p>In the Physics Olympiad conducted by the Indian Association of
Physics Teachers was placed in the top 1% in my state (Tamil Nadu and
Pondicherry )
Placed 2nd in Time Science Talent Search exam in Chennai city
Placed 2nd in the state level astronomy talent search exam conducted
by the Tamil Nadu Center for Science Education in association with the
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
Awarded All rounder award by my school from 4th -11th grades for
being good in academics and extracurriculars. In 12th , won the Best
Creative Writer award
Was appointed the Maths Secretary by my school and was an active
member of the student government.</p>

<p>I was also a member of the Road Safety patrol and did 4 yrs of service to the RSP.
My reccos are strong and my essay is probably the best I have written so far.</p>

<p>Any chances ?????</p>

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<p>You seem to have great chances with all your research experiences and national awards. International admissions is really hard, though, so to boost your chances, make sure to portray yourself as many-sided...your resume makes you look one-sided (all science all the time). Write your essays about something else.</p>

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<p>Why are you only looking at Ivy League schools? You're just attracted to the prestige?</p>

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<p>Cavalier, no need to be so dismissive and mean. This kid is from India where people aren't blessed with all the knowledge and encouragement we get here. Social pressure is different there, so don't be so judgmental.</p>

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<p>Also they won't want to accept you if you have any kind of wierd fever.</p>

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<p>Well obviously there's tremendous social pressure to succeed. I mean, come on, who actually does this huge list of science-related activities in their free time? I challenge you to find someone who actually enjoys doing all academics all the time.</p>

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<p>Actually there is absolutely no scoial pressure that i feel ;
Actually i didn't do all these to build a good resume - trust me - I did it because i was interested and it just happened that when i look back at all that i have participated in - it just happens to be a good resume - in fact I didn't even know that i would have a serious chance at a top american university till my friend pointed out that i might actually have a chance- also the ivy thing is because i am pretty confident of getting Indian Institute of Technology here and would only go abroad if i really get a really top universities like ivies with huge aid - anyway thanks for your tips - i am waiting for morw inputs and would be grateful for the same</p>

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<p>And yeah on a ten scale where would you put my chances???
10- accepted easily, 8-6 on gray area, 0 rejected with 5 waitlisted
i am not that desperate to get yale or ivy - if it works out then fine i guess...<br>
What is the typical quality of international applicants??
Are they typically stronger or comparable..</p>

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<p>Does Yale give Financial Aid to internationals?</p>

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<p>Yeah, it's need-blind, I think. Search the forums.</p>

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<p>It is need-blind.</p>

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<p>so any thing else?? anyone??</p>