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“ I am a Maharashtra State Board student, having completed my SSC (10th Grade) earlier this year with 94.4%. I then took admission in a top HSC(11-12th) Commerce junior college of the city, partly because I had grown to like Economics, which was taught to us in 9th and 10th grade. I always liked computers as well as computer science, but I didn’t want to spend my entire +2 (11th and 12th) studying physics, chemistry, biology, etc., and instead spend time doing some extra-curricular activities and having a normal social life. Also my father feels that software engineers lead an extremely unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. Now (even though I like Maths and Economics), the other subjects feel boring. I wish to pursue a double major in Computer Science and Economics in the US (where I like the flexibility of changing majors and the global exposure). Here are my Stats:-
Average grades in 9th (around 70%). Picked up tempo in 10th (scoring 75% in mid-terms, 80% in prelims and 94.4% in the final exam). On track to score well in 11th.
- Extremely interested in English language. High grades, secured the 3rd place internationally in I.O.E.L. in 7th grade. Won a mobile phone at that time. Intrigued with technology ever since. Took part in Student-Teacher competitions(won 2nd place in the school) , dramas, volunteered for compering in school, traditional dances, etc. Now I am a part of the English Association in my junior college and recently won ‘High Commendation’ at a debate competition. Also considering taking part in a MUN in our city.
- I am currently doing an edX course called “CS50” in computer science.
- Doing a training program for a local tourism agency. Will intern there, provided I get the required grade. (Includes Rifle Shooting, First Aid training, Wilderness Survival, etc)
- Suffering from severe flat foot, hence taking part in most sport activities is difficult, even though I did get selected for my college’s basketball team.
I definitely need scholarships/financial aid as I come from a middle class family. What do you think? Which colleges would you recommend? Should I give ACT/SAT? Both? Any more extra-curriculars? Any SAT Subject Tests? AP Tests? "