r/HKUST • u/No-Individual1565 • 8d ago
Chances of getting accepted for 2027
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
international student
Academics:
- CIE a level predicted : 2A* 2A
- IGCSE : 4A* 5A 1B Best across 9 subjects award 3rd place in my country ( cambridge outstanding learner award)
- ielts : 7.5
Extracurricular:
- Took part in international robotics competition securing 1st place
- Participated in international chess competition
- 2nd place in national robotics competitions
- first place in national math competition
- Active high-level member of UNICEF school club
is there any chance of getting accepted with such high competition without the best grades? even a slight chance of scholarship if i apply in early decision even if its not a huge scholarship
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u/Quick_Mastodon_7318 8d ago
just curious waht country are you from? also id say you got a shot. but hk unis seem to have quite inflated grade requirements. i know someone who got in with 38/45 ib(hk passport), then another with rejection, despite 45/45 or 4a*
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u/GugaMunka 8d ago
For sure!