Background:
Male.
Asian.
International student studying in a US high school from China
No financial aid needed
Class size: ~90
Tests & scores:
Old SAT (December 2015): 2250 (680+800+770)
ACT: not sure if I will take it
SAT II: probably 800 in math II and 800 in physics
TOEFL (English proficiency test): 113 (30+30+24+29) / 120
8 APs (6 5’s, 2 4’s), taking more this year
GPA: 4.0/4.0 (or 99/100)
EC:
Individual:
National AP Scholar
First place in digital imaging at a state competition
First in state in a language competition
Leader of a peer volunteering group with ~40 members
200+ volunteering hours
Lots of “first in class”, school leadership positions, school photographer, etc.
Decent programming experience (since primary school / middle school, yet no chance to participate in contests in high school - my school simply did not participate and I did not know I could ask (stupid me))
Non-individual:
First place in JETS at state level (something like an applied math competition, group of 8)
Varsity tennis & swimming team state champion
Raised $6,000 for a charitable organization with a group of peers
Self-analysis:
Pros:
Good performance at school
Diverse interest with awards in state level / leadership position
Cons:
Background - too many applicants
SAT score is a little below the middle 50% range - not satisfactory CR score
No national-level awards
Questions:
- (Obviously) What is my chance?
- Should I take October ACT?
- Is there any suggestions / anything I can do at this time?
