<p>hey guys.
im from a european country, where one has 5 years of high school.
i also take 10 different classes each semester each (2-5 lessons a week).
do you think that's an advantage?</p>
<p>You’ll be compared to other students from Europe, so whether your actions are advantageous will depend on how they compare with other Europeans who’re applying to American colleges your applying to.</p>
<p>If you’re applying to places like HPYS, what may be more important is what you’re doing outside of school. Places like HPYS care a great deal about students’ activities in sports, church, community service, community organizations because such universities get an overabundance of applicants with sky high grades, scores, etc. Consequently, what may determine one’s admission is what you have going for you in addition to having strong academics. Campus life is an important part of the American college experience, so top colleges in particular want to accept students who’ll be strong contributors to campus life in addition to being able to do well in the academics.</p>
<p>will agree with northstarmom.</p>
<p>PTI, if i may, where r u from? pm me if u wish.</p>
<p>of course, most europeans are at advantage to the americans. if european applicants hav good sats, strong ECs, and a strong proficiency in english literature then they hav a strong chance.</p>
<p>However, Europeans are competing with the entire international pool of candidates, who are extremely well-qualified, for a small portion of open international slots at HYPS. </p>
<p>As these schools are need-blind, the competition is fierce-- an acceptance can equal full financial aid for those with need.</p>
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I believe Harvard specifically addressed that applicants should finish their international equivalent of high school in their country (whether that’s a year longer or shorter). The extra classes will only benefit your application if the classes are at least at the level of top American students. </p>
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<p>That’s a bit misleading. The majority of international candidates, to my knowledge, come from Asian countries, have 2300+ SATs and something like an IMO gold medal.</p>
<p>So true, aigiqinf.</p>