<p>Hi CC,
I'm new here and I hope I didn't do anything wrong. :-S
I'm 15 years old and currently visiting a "Gymnasium" (high school) in Bavaria, Germany. however, I was born in California, making me an US-citizen and I also have a German citizenship and a citizenship from a Carribean country. I'll finish my Abitur (A-Levels) in 2016 and I want to study in Harvard College.<br>
Should I apply as US-citizen or not?
Will these citizenships be in any way beneficial for me?
(Because Yvi-Schools try to maintain a certain percentage for differnent countries/areas in the world)
And of course:
What are my chances of admittance? :D
I'm aiming for a 1,0 in Abitur, which is the highest possible (4,0 gpa).
English is my mother language, but I will still take the cae exam this school year. Also I'll take the SAT1 and 2. I've had maths, history, english, science for mor than 6 years and French for 6 years. As far as I know there is no Honors system in Germany, will that be considered by the admission office?
I 've been playing the violin for 11 years now (started when I was 4) and the piano for approx. 3 years. Also I do Taekwondo for more than 7 years and have won several national and international titles.
Furthermore I've been developing Android apps since the age of 13 and also monetized those. (best one had 15000 downloads ;). Additionaly I have been classs representative and this year I'm the vice spokesman.
I hope I didn#t forget anythin...
Please try to answer my questions and tell me what I can do to increase my chances of admittance!
Thanks in advance</p>
<p>If applying to any US college, applying as a US citizen is the best route. </p>
<p>Other citizenships are not beneficial to you</p>
<p>(YVI schools – you mean IVY schools)</p>
<p>Chance of Harvard admit: statistically less than 5%. But NO one can give you a true “chance” Read this: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/massachusetts-institute-technology/939227-reminder-no-one-not-even-me-can-give-you-an-accurate-chance-at-mit.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/massachusetts-institute-technology/939227-reminder-no-one-not-even-me-can-give-you-an-accurate-chance-at-mit.html</a></p>
<p>No honor system in German: Harvard and similar schools admit people from German with a combination of ACT/SAT plus their transcripts. You must take either exam (and probably the TOEFL too).</p>
<p>@T26E4 thx for your answer. Yes I mean IVY schools and not YVI lol. I was told that the TOEFl isn’t required, especially when taking the CAE?</p>
<p>I can be wrong about TOEFL. Check each college. But you’re only 15 and won’t be ready for applications for a few years, no?</p>
<p>Harvard does not require TOEFL; other colleges may or may not. Check with each college to determine its requirements.</p>
<p>Harvard rejects 94% of its applicants, most of whom are well qualified to study at Harvard, so I would suggest spending some time researching other schools that might suit your needs and that you can afford to attend.</p>
<p>You are a US citizen. You have to apply with that status. Period.</p>
<p>If you cannot find information about TOEFL requirements on the website, email the admissions offices and ask. Tell them that you are a US citizen educated abroad, and ask them which application forms and supporting documents they will require you to use and provide. Do not be surprised if each place you apply to gives you different instructions. Just follow each institution’s instructions when you file that institution’s application and you will be fine.</p>
<p>thanks for all the answers! I will email the admissions office as soon as possible.
@T26E4 What do you mean I’m only 15?</p>
<p>When applying to schools in the US, applying as a US citizen is often favorable for admission and almost always much more favorable for financial aid and scholarships, compared to applying as an international student. (However, as a resident of Germany, you would not have any state residency for the purpose of in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships at state universities.)</p>
<p>goldenmaster: most college applicants here in the US are finishing their 12th year (4th year of HS) by time of college applications. they tend to be 17-18 years old. Unless you’re about done with high school, aren’t you still several years away from going to University?</p>
<p>@T26E4 OP is 15 now but will not finish high school until 2016, so he will be of normal age when he applies.</p>
<p>@T26E4 so you are right and the OP is just eager!</p>
<p>@T26E4 @InfoQuestMom I’m 15 now and will be 16 when apllying in order to go to college at the age of 17. I want to apply before the november early action deadline. </p>