Undergrad Institution: International, not really famousMajor(s): PhysicsMinor(s): NoneGPA in Major: 7.5/10.0Overall GPA: Position in Class: Top 5-10 (for sure) out of 160, top 15% of all timeType of Student: International, maleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q: 165V: 152W: 4.0S: N/A
TOEFL: 106 (Reading: 29, Listening: 27, Writing: 26, Speaking: 24)Research Experience: 1 publication in an undergraduate journal, bachelor's thesis on quantum chemistry, I have been accepted for the spring semester for an internship in a well-known research school (not in the US)Awards/Honors/Recognitions: 3 prizes in National olympiads, participation in undergraduate+master's physicists' competition (team competition, good place)Pertinent Activities or Jobs: NoneAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: most credits in my class (220/240) before starting my last yearSpecial Bonus Points: Participated to a summer school with relevant courses (it had a scholarship included and it was hosted by CECAM), one semester exchange student, helped voluntarily organizing a local conference (totally different field)Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I am a physics undergraduate, but I am applying for Theoretical chemistry. All my SOPs include that I have contacted the professors and they were willing to let me join their groupApplying to Where:
All of them are for theoretical chemistry
MIT
Yale
Duke
Virginia tech
USC
University at Buffalo
UMinnesota
UWashington
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What do you think of my application? Do I have any chances?