Would I have a shot ?

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<p>I am an international student applying for financial aid</p>

<p>Intended major: Biology (or Biochemistry), or Economics+Sociology</p>

<p>9th grade GPA: 8.0/10 </p>

<p>10th grade GPA: 9.2/10</p>

<p>Junior year GPA: 4.0 (unweighted, my school does not have weighted GPA)
No ranking but I think I am in top 5%</p>

<p>Repeated junior year to fulfill graduation requirement at a really rigorous private school (I changed school this year due to visa problem, long story)</p>

<p>Grarde Junior year:
AP Cal BC: B
AP Physics C:Mechanics: B,
Spanish 1: A+,
English 11: A,
Biology: A,
Choir: A,
Wind Ensemble: A.</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Lit: B
AP Physics C: E&M: B
AP Bio: A
Spanish IIe: A
China/Japan (fall) + Economics (spring): A-
Choir:A
Band: A-</p>

<p>AP Cal AB: 4
AP Cal BC: 5
AP Physics C Mech: 3</p>

<p>SAT: 2000 (CR:630, M:710, WR:660) Will study more over the summer then retake.
Bio M: 700
TOEFL: 109</p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Soccer team of class: 6,7,8,9,10
Soccer Varsity:grade 11, 12
AFCVN soccer club: grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving to US to study)
News translator for Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam: grade 8,9,10,11, 12
Tennis ( varsity is super competitive, ranked 7th in the country): grade 11 (JV), grade 12 (varsity)</p>

<p>Choir:grade 10, 11, 12 (All-County Choir, grade 12)
Piano class:8 years
French horn: 3 years</p>

<p>Young leader club:grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving school)
FIRST Robotics: grade 11 (cannot continue due to moving school)
Community service club: grade 11, 12
Community service trip to Costa Rica: grade 11, grade 12
International Club: grade 12</p>

<p>Awards:
Silver Medalists of National Spanish Exam: Grade 11
Semi-finalist of Cornell Essay contest: Grade 11
Best GPA at school : Grade 10
Best final exams record: Grade 10
First Prize at School's English Olympiad: Grade 10
Victoria scholarship: grade 10
High honor roll: grade 11
Best Physical project in Science Fair:grade 11
Highest honor in Chemistry:grade 11
High honor in Maths:grade 11</p>

<p>Leadership:
Chief Secretary, School’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Chief Secretary, Class’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Class’s Vice President specialized in academic: Grade 10</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a very decent chance. If anything, I’ve learnt that Carleton puts a large emphasis on your personality and the person you are. Which shines through your essays, reccs and your extra cirriculars. So work on those and you’ll be fine.</p>

<p>I was accepted with a 2090 SAT which isn’t that impressive but I’d say I had a much better ECA side of me than my test scores.</p>

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<p>You would have a chance, where are you from? Country would matter some, too. If you could up your SATs (I and II) that would do you a good favor, your ECs seem interesting.</p>

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<p>That’s good to know that Carleton puts a large emphasis on personality. What qualities do you think Carleton is looking for ?</p>

<p>I am from Vietnam ( I am not sure if it is underrepresented at Carleton, I know this year 1 got in). What do you think is a decent SAT for Carleton ? I am trying to get at least 2100, if I can 2200 is my goal.</p>

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<p>Check this out for SAT scores: <a href=“https://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/requirements/2012Profile/2012facts/[/url]”>https://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/apply/requirements/2012Profile/2012facts/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>As long as your SATs are above 2000 and you have a decent range of ECAs and it shows what kind of person you are. I think you’ll have a chance.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>As an international applying for aid, try to get that SAT as high as you possibly can. Unfortunately, Carleton is not need-blind for internationals. Everything else looks good to go.</p>

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<p>This year has been hard on internationals asking for fin. aid, I hear. Carleton gets several applicants from Vn every year, and usually takes one. Try to get 2100-2200+, work on all that is under your control (essays etc.) and hope for the best.</p>