<p>Hey, guys. I am new on college confidential and I intend to apply to Bates in ED. I currently reside in Pakistan. I wanted to know if I have any chances of getting into Bates?</p>
<p>I have straight As in my O levels and A levels school grade transcripts. Since, SAT is optional in Bates, I might take it and if I get a good score, I will send it.</p>
<p>My extra-curricular activities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Owner of a local published magazine.</li>
<li>Published writer of a poetry book.</li>
<li>Wrote my own theory paper on Religion, Atheism and purpose. (Not published – Independent research)</li>
<li>International internship in Saudi Arabia in a hospital in a finance department.</li>
<li>Started the very first writing society in my school.</li>
<li>Played the role of the head of the publications department in many events regarding art and music.
-Spelling bee champion.</li>
<li>Attended 7 MUNs and won the best delegate award in 2.</li>
<li>Currently working for an underground magazine in Islamabad known as ALIF. (Comprising of poetry based on imagery)</li>
<li>Wrote scripts for short films in various short film competitions.</li>
<li>Organized countless writing competitions in Rawalpindi.</li>
<li>Started a charity event which raised money for the flood victims in Pakistan.</li>
</ul>
<p>(These are main ECs.)</p>
<p>I am done with my common app. essay and I would like you guys to judge the substance of this without taking the common app. essay under consideration since I can’t post it here.</p>
<p>Serious and fruitful responses are welcome.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>