many of my family members died during the hutu/tutsi war,we fled.i was 3.
i'am an african 2%rwandan and 98% burundian
i have a 3.4 gpa unweighted so far from freshman and sophmore(honors math)
this year( junior)-h english and ap us history and skiped algebra2,h chemistry, doing college course in a community college ,reaching 4.0 gpa unweighted
by next year 3ap (math, history, english) reaching for 4.0 gpa unweighted
my electives are independent studies, and web design.
sports -varsity girl soccer, trying for softball
also in model un for 3 years and in school newspaper and e.r.a.s.e(erase racism on earth) 2years,digital photography 1year
my elective- will be psycology,economics,criminal justice, and anatomy
i am planning to go to university of michigan lead program this summer. hopefully.
red cross & doing my community service 100 hours when graduate,volunteering in burundi this summer (red cross)
2years spanish,3years science
2007-10-26 11:02:33 · 4 answers · asked by me y 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think all you can do is apply like everyone else. You have a compelling story, but so do many others who will apply. Go to the Yale website and make sure you comply with all the guidelines for admission especially the deadlines! Apply for scholarships and all proper travel visas as well. Just make sure you cover all your bases so there's no reason to turn you down. Get the e-mail for the admissions counselor and tell them you would appreciate their help in this process so that you don't leave anything out. Make sure they know that Yale is your first choice as well and that you would absolutely go there if admitted.
good luck!
Marianne
2007-10-26 11:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that if you qualify academically you would have as good of a chance as anyone. Yale only accepts 10% of its applicants so the chances are 9 to 1 against anyone who applies. Since Yale has accepted a former Taliban officer into their ranks, your Burundi heritage would not detract from your chances, but may in fact improve them.
2007-10-26 11:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Just wonderin' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Apply to as many ivy league schools as possible. Get your Masters. Help make this world a better place so horrific genocides cease to further exist.
Good luck :)
2007-10-26 11:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by tobelove75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't see why not, think you could even get Our dear old Gorge Bush to recommend you for the Scull & Bone society as well
2007-10-26 11:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dave M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋