Chance me at some LACs !!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Can you guys chance me and suggest me some safer schools ? I am an international students and applying for FA</p>

<p>Here is my list:</p>

<p>Bowdoin (ED)
Middlebury
Brandeis
Connecticut College
Vassar
Lafayette
Quinnipiac
Franklin and Marshall</p>

<p>9th grade GPA: 8.0/10 (it's considered A where I went to)</p>

<p>My GPA in sophomore year was 9.2/10</p>

<p>Junior year GPA: 4.0 (unweighted, my school does not have weighted GPA)
No ranking but I think I am in top 5%</p>

<p>Repeating junior year to fulfill graduation requirement at a really rigorous private school (I changed school this year due to visa problem, long story)</p>

<p>Grarde this year:
AP Cal BC: B
AP Physics C:Mechanics: B,
Spanish 1: A+,
English 11: A,
Biology: A,
Choir: A,
Wind Ensemble: A.</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Lit
AP Physics C: E&M
AP Bio
Spanish IIe
China/Japan (fall) + Economics (spring)
Choir
Band</p>

<p>AP Cal AB: 4 (Too bad)
AP Cal BC: 5
AP Physics C Mech: 3</p>

<p>SAT: 2000 (CR:600, M:740, WR:660) on a practice test, aiming for 2100 this Oct.
Bio M: 700 (should I retake ?)
Math II: to be taken in Nov or Dec</p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Soccer team of class: 6,7,8,9,10
Soccer Varsity:grade 11
AFCVN soccer club: grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving to US to study)
News translator for Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam: grade 8,9,10,11
Tennis JV ( varsity is super competitive, ranked 7th in the country): grade 11</p>

<p>Choir:grade 11
Piano class:8 years
French horn: 1 years</p>

<p>Young leader club:grade 10 ( cannot continue due to moving school)
CATCH program:grade 11
FIRST Robotics: grade 11 (cannot continue due to moving school)
Community service club: grade 11
Community service trip to Costa Rica: grade 11 (Feb 2009)</p>

<p>Awards:
Silver Medalists of National Spanish Exam: Grade 11
Semi-finalist of Cornell Essay contest: Grade 11
Best GPA at school : Grade 10
Best final exams record: Grade 10
First Prize at School's English Olympiad: Grade 10
Victoria scholarship: grade 10
High honor roll: grade 11
Best Physical project in Science Fair:grade 11
Highest honor in Chemistry:grade 11
High honor in Maths:grade 11
Nominated for National Honor Society: grade 11
Nominated for National Young Leader Conference: grade 11</p>

<p>Leadership:
Chief Secretary, School’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Chief Secretary, Class’s Youth Union: Grade 10
Class’s Vice President specialized in academic: Grade 10</p>

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<p>Can anyone chance me ?</p>

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<p>what’s LAC?</p>

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<p>^Liberal Arts College</p>

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<p>Yeah, most of the schools I am looking at are Liberal Arts ones. Any comment about my chance as well as suggestion for “safer” schools ?</p>

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<p>Can anyone help me please ?</p>

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<p>bump !! Can you guys chance me ?</p>

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<p>Bowdoin (ED) - reach (depends on your essay and teacher recs)
Middlebury - reach (depends on your essay and teacher recs)
Brandeis - match (you really need to show some interest)
Connecticut College - match (write great essays!)
Vassar - reach (I suggest you to exemplify your ‘My Space’ section and essay)
Lafayette - match (you may have some competition, a lot of internationals are applying there)
Quinnipiac - safety (I haven’t heard them giving international aid though)
Franklin and Marshall - match (This is a great college though if you’re into Biology)</p>

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<p>Thanks so much. Any more suggestion for somewhat “safer” colleges ?</p>

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<p>I’m not that familiar with each of these schools, but generally it looks like you have a chance with your solid ECs, awards and grades. I would organize the ECs on your apps to show strong passion for one or two of them. </p>

<p>I think you’re in at Connecticut College + Quinnipiac</p>

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<p>Thanks, I will pay attention to your suggestion. Any other suggestion ?</p>

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<p>What is your intended major? Which state or section do you particularly want to study in? I can suggest some ‘safety’ colleges depending upon that ;)</p>

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<p>Oh, I plan to major in Economics and Sociology or Anthropology. I am pretty much looking for schools in New England area.</p>

<p>Any suggestion ?</p>

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<p>Definitely the ivies are the best in everything…but as we’re not in that group, here are some suggestions.</p>

<p>University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has an excellent Economics program (my uncle actually is a PhD from there). It could be great if you’re not into the New England area and if you don’t need financial aid. ;)</p>

<p>The top public schools (UW-Madison, UC-Berkeley, UM-Ann Arbor, UNC-Chapel Hill, UCLA) are the best in Sociology, but they’re only good for you if you agree to pay in full :(</p>

<p>There are great LAC’s and U’s out there which would be perfect for you:
Colby (I actually read a review about Dr. David Findlay, the economics professor there. He’s great!)
Bryn Mawr (If you’re a female (which you haven’t mentioned though) this is the best college if you’re looking for a future degree in Anthropology)
Boston University (This has a great program according to what I read in other CC threads)
Washington & Lee University (Located close to the nation’s capital, it bears strong programs in Humanities and Social Sciences which might be worth to look at ;))
Wabash College (This is a hidden pioneer in Economics and Prebusiness, not many people know about this, but this can be a great safety if you’re a male)
Trinity College (I read on the Fiske’s Guide that it has a great Econ program)</p>

<p>If you’re looking for a dream school in particular, Swarthmore should be your target because it has the best programs in humanities, social sciences and political sciences.</p>

<p>Hope that helps. Feel free to ask any question you have :wink: :D</p>

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<p>Yeah, paying full tuition and room and board is just impossible for my family. Thus, I can’t apply to those amazing public schools.</p>

<p>Thanks for your suggestions. I will probably take a look at Wabash, Trinity, and Colby.</p>

<p>I like Swarthmore too. Do you think it is out of my range ?</p>

<p>Any more suggestions for safer schools ?</p>

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<p>Any more comment ?</p>

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<p>Let Swarthmore be out of your range…you never know till applying ;)…so just apply as a dream school…applying to dream schools is just like buying a lottery ticket and hoping your number comes up in the draw :)…so just apply properly with everything done and be positive :D</p>

<p>The suggestions I can give you at this stage is write stellar essays, get awesome teacher recs and make sure that every info on your app is complete.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Do you know any safer schools that I should take a look at ?</p>

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<p>The safer schools you maybe looking at might not pay enough to internationals :(</p>

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<p>That’s tough. I truly realize that. That’s why I am risking my chance by going for tougher schools where I know are more generous for International students. Bowdoin is not that generous though, but I love the school too much so I am still appyling ED there and hoping for the best.</p>

<p>How are social sciences at Depauw University, do you guys know ?</p>