Would I have a shot ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Macalester College
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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>Sounds like you have aloe going for yourself, but it is really impossible for a person to really predict what their chances of getting into a college are. Some people that have a background similar to yours done even get into the college of their chose and some others do. All I can say to you is keep your head up, don’t panic, and just relax. If its meant for you go go to that college then you will get in without a shadow of a doubt, so don’t worry just relax I bet you will get in. Good Luck to You!!!</p>

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<p>And as for financial Aid don’t worry about that either you should be fine</p>

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<p>Right, I guess admission to college can be unpredictable. I guess I am trying to prepare the best I can. The final decision is still given out by the school. At least, do you think my stats are in the range ? by “in the range” I mean that at least I will have a shot, not just a 100% flat out rejection right away.</p>

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<p>I really wouldn’t worry about it if I were you. You have a good score and good ecs.
It basically boils down to whether or not they believe you have something to contribute to the school. I was admitted this year early and my stats are terrible. I’ve gotten C’s and tons of B’s in my high school career but I think I was able to show myself through my essays. I would keep working hard and make sure they know that they should want you!</p>