All CC members - Which is the best university that I can get into ?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Here's my story so far :-</p>

<p>I am an International Student currently in India . Since many members on this website are not familiar with my academic credentials , it would be safe to say that I would have B- to maximum of B average if converted to the US credentials. My SAT scores are :-</p>

<p>Note - All my life I have been slacker . It's not a lame excuse for not getting good grade . But at this point of time I regret not having studied when I had the time and opportunity . I am good with studies and somehow just with that 30% concentration in class I manged to get an over all B+ in my national exams in grade 10 (with an A+ in science ) . So suggest schools which are not for those who do not perform well but a university where people like me have a chance to prove themselves by getting a job which other people dream about .</p>

<p>Critical Reading 440
Math 620
Writing 510</p>

<p>Critical Reading 420
Math 520
Writing 460</p>

<p>I will be taking it again on October 10 and i hope to break the (1800-2000) barrier . My E.C's again are not to great .</p>

<p>I plan to engineering (EE/Mechanical most probably ) and since international student pay a lot of money , my parents will only be paying for my Undergrad (which I am grateful for) . My plan is not to study in my home country (although it has great education facilities , i just feel it's not me) . I want to initially attend the best engineering school within my range and transfer to a better school , if possible (Michigan , Harvey Mudd , Stanford and UC - Berkley come to mind , when I think of my dream schools ) .</p>

<p>Though , I face a dilemma . Due to limited work permits , It would only be safe if I attend a prestigious universities (Because NAME matters , It attracts top companies and will definitely provide me with a good education with which I can survive anywhere )</p>

<p>So which all schools would you people recommend ? .</p>

<p>P.S- I do not require financial aid, but I wouldn't want to go to a school which is not worth 50K . I want to get a good/excellent job in the US , work for 2-3 years and the either do my MBA or my graduate degree . (I have heard that a few companies pay their employees to go to grad school !)</p>

<p>Summary : I just want to go to a good school and if possible get into my dream schools as a transfer (the university that I go to should have a good credit system and should have a good career/counseling department ) . My main aim is to get a very good job in an elite firm and the school should have a good name so that if I don't get a work permit , I should get a good job outside US</p>

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<p>At these scores, I can’t seeing you getting anything in the US that you couldn’t get in India with a whole less stress.</p>

<p>Michigan, Harvey Mudd, and Stanford are way out of your range, and maybe you could go to UC Berkeley if you go to a community college in California.</p>

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<p>Yeah, at best, you’re only looking at commuity colleges or minimally selective state universities. But, you’re right, you can definitely transfer if you do well after your first two years.</p>

<p>Any college on USWNR’s Tier 3 listing should be fine.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help . </p>

<p>If anyone has anymore suggestions . </p>

<p>BUMP</p>

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<p>You could always apply to ASU and either go to the Honor’s college later, transfer out, or get a grad degree at a more ‘ranked’ place.</p>

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<p>I think you’re going to have a lot of trouble getting into a college in the US with a “name brand” with your scores, and being international. Reevaluate your priorities. Is going to a prestigious school really your main goal? If so, study like crazy for the SAT, then we’ll see.</p>

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<p>Bump </p>

<p>and thanks a lot for the help</p>