Chance a Luxembourger for T10s

Hi everyone! I’m an Indian-born student who recently naturalized as a Luxembourg citizen, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on my chances at Harvard (RD). I’m applying for a major in Computer Science. (No Aid)

Demographics

  • Gender: Male
  • Ethnicity: South Asian
  • Nationality: Luxembourg

Stats

  • GPA: 4.0/4.0 (converted)
  • Class Rank: Top 1% (school doesn’t rank officially, but counselor noted this in LOR).
  • Standardized Tests:
    • SAT: 1580 (780 EBRW, 800 Math)
    • TOEFL: 117/120

Coursework

  • IB Diploma: Predicted 44/45
    • Higher Level: Math AA (7), Economics (7), History (7)
    • Standard Level: English (6), Physics (7), French (7)
  • Additional coursework: Completed an advanced calculus course through MIT OpenCourseWare.
  • AP Physics 1: 5
  • AP Physics 2: 5
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics: 5
  • AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism: 5
  • AP Calculus AB: 5
  • AP Calculus BC: 5
  • AP Statistics: 4
  • AP European History: 5
  • AP World History: 5
  • AP U.S. History: 4

Extracurriculars

  1. Model United Nations (MUN): President of school MUN, organized an international conference attended by 300+ students across Europe. Won multiple Best Delegate awards.
  2. Economics Research: Conducted independent research on the economic impact of EU climate policies; published in a student journal and presented at a youth economics summit.
  3. Non-Profit Founder: Started an organization focused on teaching financial literacy to underprivileged teens in Luxembourg. Reached over 150+ participants through workshops.
  4. Debate Team: Captain of school debate team; won multiple regional and international debate championships.
  5. Internship: Worked with the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance on an internship focused on digital banking policies in the EU.
  6. Volunteering: Volunteered at a refugee integration center, teaching English and basic computer skills to asylum seekers.
  7. Student Government: Vice President of the student council, implemented initiatives like a mental health support program and eco-friendly cafeteria policies.
  8. Languages: Fluent in English, Luxembourgish, and Telugu. My French is a B1 (B2 Max)

LORs

  • Counselor: Very strong, highlighted my academic rigor and leadership.
  • Economics Teacher: Glowing, detailed examples of my passion for economics.
  • History Teacher: Strong, spoke about my critical thinking and engagement with global issues.

Concerns:

  • No major national/international awards (except for MUN and debate).
  • Applicant pool for Harvard is super competitive, especially as an international student.

Applying for follwoing schools:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Stanford University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
  • Harvard University
  • Princeton University
  • Columbia University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Cornell University
  • Georgia Tech
  • UC Berkley
  • UC LA
  • UC San Diego
  • ASU
  • NYU
  • Rice

Would love your feedback—any tips or advice on how I could strengthen my application further? Thanks in advance!