<p>Im not a native English speaker, in fact, Ive just moved to America this year, which is my junior year. Im taking college-prep classes (Im not in any ESL courses) and Im planning to take 2 AP classes (AP chem. and AP Calculus) next year. I have no idea how my school is going to change my grades from 9th and 10th grade, which I completed in a foreign country (Poland). Im in only 2 extra-curricular activities, that is in library aid and math club (When I came to Sayreville I didnt know anybody and since Im a generally shy person I didnt sign up for any clubs until I realized how important ec really are, but then it was too late ). Im trying to make the high honor roll at my school (which is the straight As honor roll) ,hopefully Ill get the perfect attendance award and I was also accepted for publication in the 2004/2005 National Honor Roll Commemorative Edition. When I took the PSAT this in October 2004 my scores were 540V, 630M and 720W, so without the writing section, my score was 1170. Im taking the old SAT on January 22 and then the new SAT in May and in October my senior year. Im hoping to score above 1200, Ive been working really hard this year and Im a very diligent person by nature, so Ill hope that by improving my English, Ill be able to raise my verbal score as well. I was also thinking about taking TOEFL, but wouldnt it be rather an impediment than an aid, and give a false impression of me, knowing very, very little English? (and I think my English skills arent that bad! Are they ?) I dont have any definite plans for my future yet, but Im very serious about NYU, it seems like such a great school, but Do I have any chances at all??? Could I possible get in?? I mean, it is a very selective school Im also considering New Jersey colleges such as Rutgers and The College of New Jersey, but I really dont know that much yet, I would also like to apply to some colleges in the states of New York and Pennsylvania, but which ones would be likely to accept me? I would appreciate any suggestions at all! Please respond!!!</p>
<p>are you a U.S. citizen?</p>
<p>Not currently, but I'm due to receive my green card in less than a year now. I hope I'll get it BEFORE I start applying to colleges. If I don't have it by the fall of my senior year, I will be probably cosidered an "internetional student", am I right?</p>
<p>probably, and international student would make it harder to get in and would give u less financial aid. I am not too sure if you would be considered an international student, but I definately think you should find out.</p>
<p>If you don't have a green card at the time you apply, you will not be eligible for any government sponsored financial aid. You will be eligible for the few merit scholarships which are available to international students. Being international does not make it any more difficult to be accepted, if you have the required stats. You will have to supply financial documentation that you are able to pay for NYU costs, however.</p>