I am a +2 student studying at Trinity International College and I want to get a bachelors degree in Computer Science or anything IT related in the US, most preferably in the fall of 2017 because they have more scholarships. Let me explain my background first.My father is a government worker and I don’t think they can afford to pay much in dollars. My parents are not so fond of this decision, rather not supportive. Their general view on this matter is like “If you can get a good scholarship in a good university, then we will allow you to go”. But the problem is they don’t realize the procedure behind applying. I brought up the topic of taking a gap year and getting into a good college but they just stormed off when they heard that. So clearly that is out of topic. In fact,my dad has started recommending giving the CMAT and KUMAT( i had no idea what they were) I have taken the SAT date for December 3 and nothing else and that too with so much convincing. So what do you people think I should do? Should I just give up my aspiration and settle for a bachelors degree in Nepal? Or should I apply for mediocre colleges that may give me scholarship? I am in such a dilemma, I just wish my parents understood. Either way what do you think I should do? If I should pursue for college, can I have a few colleges name that you’d think be right for me? Or if you think I should go for Nepal, I would reallllly apreciate if you gave me some colleges for IT --really good ones-- I don’t care if they are expensive. I just want to know.
PS: this is my first time here so please dont judge
@sakshiac1
It’s true, the chances of higher aid package is in fall admissions. You can try explaining the admissions procedure to your parents first, and be thorough and patient. You’re right, they don’t understand the procedure well but why would they know the procedure anyways? It’s your job to explain it - including public vs private, funding availability, and the value of the degree, at least to you. Don’t just talk about gap year - make a detailed plan of what you would be doing that gap year. You can’t just stay at home and do nothing - anyone would be unhappy with that plan. You have to make it count - so prepare a thorough plan on that first.
Since you’ve registered for the December SAT, technically it’s still very much possible for you to send applications. You have enough time, but it’ll take a lot out of you. I was in the exact same position (and at Trinity too, ~6 years ago) and I even screwed up my internals pretty badly. However, it was worth it in the end. So if all else fails, you can still send applications for the upcoming cycle (classes starting in Fall 2017) and if you get accepted, you don’t have to take a gap year.
Without an idea of your grades, a SAT score, or a budget, it’s difficult for us to advise you.
However, be aware that there are 3,700 universities in the US. The top 5% - roughly 180 universities - are ecellent and the top 10% (350-400 of them) are very good.
You have to make your case; what do American universities offer for an IT student that Nepalese universities don’t?
BTW, what does your mother think?
Would she be open to taking a job to help with your fees?
Hey did you get out of Nepal?? 