chance me for Yonsei UIC + scholarship chances?
Hi! I recently applied to Yonsei UIC (International Studies) as an international applicant from Uzbekistan and wanted some realistic opinions.
Stats:
- GPA: 5.0/5.0
- SAT: 1460 (710 RW, 750 Math)
- IELTS: 7.5 overall (8.5 on both R and L, 7 on S, and 6.5 on W)
- Specialized math school (public)
Activities:
- Worked as a paid IELTS instructor at an educational center, teaching around 80 students total
- Co-founded a non-profit SAT tutoring initiative and taught SAT EBRW
- Student mentor/peer leader at school
- Creative writing (50+ poems/stories online + helped students with essays)
- Significant family responsibilities/caretaking while parents worked
Honors:
- Regional ELO Olympiad
- “Best school for teaching foreign languages” recognition
Intended major:
International Studies / diplomacy-related path
My essays focused heavily on cooperation, diplomacy, and collective problem-solving.
Also about the interview part, what questions have you guys been asked?
Would appreciate honest feedback from accepted students or current UIC students :)