what advice can counselor or experienced people give regarding my profile for study abroad (open to other suggestions as well)
I’m planning to apply to NUS, NTU, and HKU (funded scholarships).
my_qualifications-
I’m a state board student and scored 90.81% in 10th grade, but my 11th dropped to around 70%. For 12th, I’m ready to work hard and aim for 95%+.
I’m a bit confused about what else I should focus on for my applications. Should I consider exams like SAT or APs? I come from a middle-class background, so I can only afford to take one exam, if necessary.
For extracurriculars, I’ve completed Harvard’s CS50 (without certificate)should i take the certificate?, learned UI/UX design and built a portfolio, done 3 months of freelancing in data collection and content editing, collaborated with developers on a live project, learned basic programming, volunteered in communities, and participated in a design hackathon (with a participation certificate). I’ve also started a personal project recently.
Could you please guide me on or any suggestions on
Whether my profile is strong enough for these universities
What I should improve or focus on next
Whether certifications or additional courses would actually help
what other ec's can boost my profile
I feel a bit late in figuring things out, so your advice would mean a lot. Thank you so much for your time. (ps. dont be harsh 😭)