Yale University ED Class Of 2018 - ChanceMe

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey! I'm pretty keen on applying to Yale Restricted Early Action and I just wanted an honest opinion on whether or not I have a real shot at getting in. </p>

<p>First off, I'm on a gap year. I took some time off because I had financial issues and I'm currently working to save up. </p>

<p>Okay so, I studied at an A Level school and graduated at the top of my class. (Rank: 1/70)</p>

<p>My high school record is pretty sound I've given 3 "board" examinations, I.e. my O Levels (GCSEs), my AS Levels and my A Levels. I've consistently gotten A*s and As and my record is marred by just one B over the past 4 years. I opted for science and math subjects for my O Levels but picked Literature, Sociology and Psychology for my A Levels. </p>

<p>I topped my country and got the A Level excellence award for Psychology. I'm originally from India but I reside in Dubai, U.A.E. </p>

<p>However, my SATs aren't that good. 670 Math, 770 CR, 750 Writing </p>

<p>My ECs and Volunteer work etc:</p>

<ul>
<li>Debate Club Founder/Leader </li>
<li>Kindness Anonymous (a nonprofit) core team (it's like a nonprofit to spread small acts of kindness/positivity) </li>
<li>TedxYouth Organiser and Speaker </li>
<li>Head of Events at school </li>
<li>Intelligent Optimism Workshop Organiser </li>
<li>Play the guitar, drums, piano and sing. Been doing it for 6 years.</li>
<li><p>Drama/Perfomance Poetry </p></li>
<li><p>Volunteer trip to Nepal to help rebuild and repaint a low funded school</p></li>
<li><p>Weekly volunteer at a centre for disabled children</p></li>
<li><p>organised campaign to donate food items to labourers in my city </p></li>
<li><p>organised huge fun fair for funds for our special needs department </p></li>
<li><p>Editor of Online School Magazine</p></li>
</ul>

<p>-Academic Topper for 3 years within school
-academic Topper in the country for A Level Psychology
-Short listed as one of 10 from a pool of 90 to represent our National Debate Team
-Runner up team in Debate Dubai </p>

<p>My recommendations are really really good I'm completely sure of that. My essay should be pretty strong too.</p>

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<p>Actually a 2190 is pretty good. The big red flag is the sub-700 math score. I’d suggest a re-take and get at least 700 and then you are a reasonable candidate.</p>

<p>BUT… (and this is the hardest part for applicants to understand) OVER 90% of the reasonable candidates get rejected. You could get a 2400 and it would still be more likely that you’d get rejected than accepted.</p>

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<p>Oh yeah I honestly completely get that. I’m applying JUST in case but I’m definitely not banking entirely on going to Yale cause I know just how much of a toss up it is.</p>

<p>I just wanted to know what other people thought too. </p>

<p>Thank you! :D</p>

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<p>Hey, I’m sorry to write off topic, but since you took igcse science, is there any website where u can get revision material or topical worksheets for igcse/olevel chemistry and physics?</p>

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<p>Given Yale’s recent interest in admitting students with interests in science, you are not at an advantage. Yale is simply a high reach.</p>

<p>Also, three A-Level subjects would be considered the “minimum” work – for everybody. This could a problem, for instance, if your school allows people to take more than three subjects. Have you really challenged yourself?</p>

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<p>Hey! I didn’t really give that much thought, but thanks for the honest response! </p>

<p>Also, I’m sorry, there aren’t any resources that I can think of anymore because I gave my IGCSE’s 2 years ago :/</p>