Indian student applying for Hkust hong kong and HKUST (Guangzho)
Hello everyone, I’m an Indian student planning to apply to HKUST for the 2027–28 intake. Academic Profile Class 10 (CBSE): 84% PSAT: 1420 SAT: Expecting around 1580 Class 12 (NIOS): Expecting around 95%
Achievements
Qualified for the first stage of the National Physics Olympiad Qualified for the first stage of the National Astronomy Olympiad Participated in the NASA Space Apps Challenge and plan to participate again this year Independently published two research papers, which were evaluated by professors Mentored 1,500+ students through Telegram for STEM competitions and Olympiads and provided them with free resources Participated in the John Locke Essay Competition
Planned Activities
I still have around 16 months before applying, so I plan to: Participate again in the NASA Space Apps Challenge Participate in the Indian National AI Olympiad (INAIO). I’ve been preparing seriously and will try to qualify for the international stage. Participate in the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC)
Target Program
Mechatronic Engineering I’m also considering taking at least one AP course, possibly AP Calculus BC, although it is quite expensive. I would really appreciate your advice: With my current grades and extracurriculars, should I apply to HKUST? Do you think I have a realistic chance, and what should I focus on improving over the next 16 months?