<p>Hey! I'm pretty keen on applying to Yale Early Decision 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>