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<p>Just in case you misunderstood me; they don't give financial aid really (at least it isn't called financial aid); UCB has less than a 100 internationals in its incoming freshmen class of nearly 5000 students; and there are only 200 regents' scholars out of all 5000; so don't count on getting any aid from a UC (I didn't even honestly expect to get in! :)). If you do though, then it's quite nice; and they say that they'll meet full need (although I haven't received my full aid offer yet, so I can't independently verify that, but it should be true).</p>

<p>UCLA would be similarly competitive for admissions; so even if you apply to these UCs count them as reaches, not matches or safeties.</p>

<p>Amherst is also very competitive for admission. Have you considered Macalester? (I've got a friend there on financial aid, so I know that they are generous with aid for internationals)</p>

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<p>No, of course I'm not. I know the UC's are very competitive and getting a scholarship anywhere is even harder. It's just nice to know I have an option :)</p>

<p>I have considered Macalester, but I decided against it, since I would rather go to a college on the East Coast or West Coast. </p>

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Williams is remote but the college itself is sweet.

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<p>Buddha, do you happen to know whether it is true that many Williams students are heavy drinkers?</p>

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<p>Amherst is not need blind for international students currently, but probably will be by next year. Don't count on it, find out first.</p>

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<p>Ah, I'm sorry about the Amherst thing; I did read a press release a while back that said that they would be need-blind, I'll try and find it; but it's best for you to find out of course before you apply.</p>

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<p>Amherst has been said that since 2003, lol </p>

<p>Based on data from CDS, 80% of int'ls at Amherst get fin aid worth of 40k+, so fin aid won't be a problem.</p>

<p>I would also suggest Bowdoin, Pomona and Harvy Mudd. All three are great schools with great academics and great financial aid packages for int'ls.</p>

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<p>Thanks (to everyone)! :)</p>

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<p>I don't know if harvey mudd is all that good. idk tho.</p>

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<p>"I don't know if harvey mudd is all that good. idk tho."</p>

<p>You should do a bit of online research. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to see Mudd's accomplishments and enrollment/graduation stats.</p>

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<p>HMC is great! It' a pity that they are the only prestigious school in Amerika that doesn't accept ACT.</p>

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<p>They do now. I can't find the article, but Google it -- they will accept the ACT for next year's applications.</p>

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<p>How about the financial aid at Swarthmore? Are they generous enough?.. Or is it really tough for an international?..</p>

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<p>According to collegeboard it gives out an average of $38560 ($1,773,776 divided by 46) to international students. That, of course, doesn't say much about wat I could get, but it seems quite generous to me. :)</p>

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<p>That, I assume means that it accepts 46/4 = 11.something every year on Fin aid.</p>

<p>If that's true, I don't think it's generous.</p>

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<p>Do you happen to know how many int'ls apply to Swarthmore a year?</p>

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<p>Look at Oberlin! Please, it's awesome :D.</p>

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<p>Hehehe ok I will :D</p>

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<p>They must be having the number of int'ls who applied somewhere on the site or in the Common Data Set. I haven't applied there do I have no Idea bout the number.</p>

<p>Hope that helps.</p>