Chance me for Ohio state, Purdue etc. Please?

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My profile:
Type-International

Country: India

Intended major: Business (Mostly Management, MIS, Marketing, Accounting, Consulting)

SAT- 1710 (CR=540, M=590, W=580) (Cannot retake…Don’t have time)

9th grade- 86%
10th grade-92%
11th grade- 65%
12th grade- 70%
(we don’t have GPA system)

TOEFL- 99/120

ECs-
1.Few inter school, interstate debate competitions (Won)
2.Academic quizzes on the same level (won some)
3.Was in school hockey and basketball team
4.Learned percussion instruments (tabla, pakhawaj)
5.Worked at a NGO for about 2 years on and off, taught computer basics, mathematics, chemistry lessons to underprivileged kids. Headed a donation drive which resulted into inclusion of 20 big donors to the foundation. Raised nearly 10 lakh rupees by contacting various donors. Organised some mega events for charity. Lot of other things, cannot list them all here.
6.Other minor stuff (Not much to list here)

Work experience-
Total 2 and half years of work experience in industry (Family business)
Learned supply chain management, Marketing, Business strategy, Business risk management closely.
Closed numerous deals, increased the turnover of the company by at least 1 crore rupees per year, handled a team of nearly 100 workers to increase the productivity and efficiency, implemented workplace ethics, organised programs, started a child welfare fund for the kids of workers. (Lot of other stuff, cannot list all here)

Documentation strength-
Commonapp essay- 8/10 (Based on my days at the NGO)
Recommendations: Total 5 (3 from teachers, 1 from the head of NGO, 1 from the business partner (worked under him)
Teachers recommendation- 10/10 (was surprised)
NGO- 8/10
Work- 9/10

Intended universities-

  1. Ohio state
  2. Purdue university
  3. Miami university
  4. University of wisconsin madison
  5. Indiana university
  6. Penn state
  7. Umass amherst
  8. University of illinois chicago
  9. North carolina state university
  10. SUNY binghamton/buffalo

Please chance me? Also, if you can, please suggest me some universities based on my profile. Really need help.

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Miami? SATs low

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@skyblade1234 Yes it is. But I was thinking of giving it a shot anyway as a dream school. Any suggestions about the others?

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@skyblade1234 I was also thinking that a strong work experience and community service might make up for my low SAT scores

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Well, realistically speaking, Purdue needs at least a 1900, Ohio as well. Penn is a bit more liberal, make sure you’re grades are stellar. Didn’t intend to
Pop your bubble there sorry. Besides all the best. Hopefully you get Purdue and maybe I’ll cya there!

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@skyblade1234 I know for krannert school of management, Purdue needs at least 1900. But you can enroll as undeclared major and then apply to krannert in your freshman year right ?(to continue from sophomore.)
I think average of purdue (for undeclared major) is about 1650.I mean, That’s what I’ve heard.

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Well, you can always try! All the best!

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Do you need financial aid?

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@intparent I do. But I am prepared for the worst case scenario. Also, maybe you can give your opinion about my chances in the universities mentioned?
UPDATE- Instead of UIC, SUNY and NC, I have decided to apply to james madison, UMN twin cities, and colorado state.

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UMN twin cities is going to be tough seeing your sat scores and grades.
You should’ve kept UIC on the list as that would have been a safety