What are my chances of getting in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wesleyan University
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>Saw you post on a thread in the Vassar board.</p>

<p>Here are some details about me:</p>

<p>Nationality - Indian
Gender - Male</p>

<p>I went through a CBSE high school. While not as internationally recognized as the IB or not as supposedly tough as the ICSE board, CBSE is supposed to be quite demanding and intense.</p>

<p>Class 10/Sophomore Year - 95.4%
1. English - 91
2. Sanskrit - 99
3. Math - 98
4. Science - 95
5. Social Sciences - 94</p>

<p>Class 12/Senior Year - 87.4%
1. English - 95
2. Computer Science - 95
3. Math - 86
4. Chemistry - 84
5. Physics - 77</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning Test - 2280/2400
1. Math - 780/800
2. Critical Reading - 770/800
3. Writing - 730/800</p>

<p>SAT Subject Tests - English Lit: 760/800 and Math (Level 2): 790/800</p>

<p>TOEFL - 120/120</p>

<p>Extra-curricular activities:</p>

<ol>
<li>A total of 4 first prizes in debate/extempore/speech events in high school.</li>
<li>Participated in the school's Table Tennis and Soccer teams. Have certificates.</li>
<li>Very, VERY highly ranked in two international-level Olympiads (by a privately-run organization, though.)</li>
<li>Doing a writing internship with AOL India at the moment. Will be doing it for some time.</li>
<li>Am teaching street kids in an organization. Will have logged in 50hrs by the time applications are due.</li>
</ol>

<p>I wish to apply to the Film and Media Studies program by the way.</p>

<p>So, thoughts? Please be honest! :) Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>Ha Ha! Did you mean, me? sorry to leave you hanging. I try to avoid chances threads; it’s too disappointing when I’m wrong (although not as disappointing, obviously, as it is for you guys). :frowning: </p>

<p>But, I will say this, and it may not be entirely what you want to hear: a lot depends on financial aid. At the moment (and, for the foreseeable future) Wesleyan is not need-blind for internationals. That means, you are not just competing for a place in the entering class; you are competing for a limited amount of scholarship money, as well. Your stats and ECs look phenomenal and your chances are just a good as any other intel, at this point. But, don’t pay any attention to that 28% admission rate. It’s more like single digits for intels with financial need.</p>