Yale SCEA

<p>Hey guys, </p>

<p>I've applied to Yale SCEA and haven't gotten an interview. I am from Singapore - and there are Yalies that live and work in my country so not having an interviewer/enough interviewers shouldn't be an issue. I know Yale doesn't discriminate against people who do not get an interview, but the voice inside my head gets more frantic each day that I don't get an email or a call. </p>

<p>It's competitive where I come from and I need your help to know what my chances are, realistically.</p>

<p>SAT I: 2200 (680 CR, 720 W, 800 Math)
(First try, don't think taking again would yield a life-changing higher score)</p>

<p>SAT II: 800 (Chem), 800 (Math II), 780 (Bio M)</p>

<p>GPA: Not Applicable, but from what I hear from my teachers I at least top 5% in my cohort.</p>

<p>Intended Course of study: Psychology/Neuroscience (i'm fascinated with the way the brain works and complexities of human behaviour)</p>

<p>Actual A Level Grades:
H2 Bio: A
H2 Chem: A
H2 Math: A
H2 Econs: A
H1 PW: A
H1 GP: B
H1 Chinese: B
H3 Science Research (intepreted as Honours): Pass</p>

<p>Currently: National Service (2012-2014)</p>

<p>ECs:
-Student Council (Executive Committee 2010-2011) - 20hrs/week for 50weeks/year
-House Captain - Planned and Executed over 10 school-wide events
-Outdoor Activities Club (Member 2012 - 2011) - kayak, hiking
-School Choir (Assistant Sectional Leader 2009-2010) - Gold with Honours SYF 2007, Gold SYF 2009
-Chinese Language Drama and Debate Society (President 2009-2010)</p>

<p>-Volunteer at a Community Hospital to befriend palliative/rehabilitative patients (6hrs/week every week)
-Volunteer Organiser at an Arts Camp for underprivileged children (40hrs/week for 1 week yearly)
-Volunteer for Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts (Racial Harmony Ambassador) - 4hrs/week for 2 weeks yearly</p>

<p>-Actively involved in choreographing dances for church performances
-Starting a social enterprise with a friend
-Worked/interned in 3 SMEs (small and medium enterprises), still contributing in the creative direction of my previous company</p>

<p>I am people-centric, which is why my ECs have to do with serving/working with people, either towards goals or creatively.</p>

<p>Besides Yale which I've applied SCEA, I'm applying to these schools for RD:
-Duke
-Brown
-UPenn (Wharton)</p>

<p>Thanks for your comments! Any recommendations for schools that I fit would be good too.</p>

<p>These are basically reaches for everyone, but you have a great chance</p>

<p>Your application looks fairly strong, but there are lots of Singaporeans applying to US schools, which lower your chances. Don’t be too worried about lack of interview. However, all the schools you applied to are reaches for everyone, so it would be smart to apply to more schools that are matches/safeties.</p>