Chances: International w/ finaid. Midd, Amherst, JHU, Brown?

Transfer Students
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<p>Currently freshman, studying Philosophy in Bilkent University/Turkey. (International Applicant) </p>

<p>H.S. GPA: 3.5 (+/-0.2)- very competitive, prestigious high school.
SAT: It's been two years since I got it but it was somewhere around 1450-1500. Plan on taking it again but I don't know how I'll fare this time =).
SAT Subject Tests: US History - 780
World History - 800
Current GPA: 3.8-3.9. Only three B-somethings from Physics I, Stats I and Calculus. Rest are solid As. Rigorous course program. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars: </p>

<p>Fluent in English and German. Working on French. </p>

<p>College - MUN regular (three international conferences in first semester), campus newspaper journalist and columnist, more will stream till the end of sophomore.</p>

<p>HS - Quite long. Generally MUN/EYP delegations and posts as coordinator and so, science magazine founder, school newspaper and magazine contributor. Some more I can't even remember.</p>

<p>Essays: Will be good. Thanks to the philosopher's magic =). Planning to use the personal one to tell about Dad's death in the summer before HS freshman and how it ruined my HS career. </p>

<p>Recs: </p>

<p>-Department head in college, who has also thought my Introductory Logic course.
-Current academic advisor in college, who teaches my Soc. and Poli. Phil. (It's important in some sense because what he teaches is what I aspire to study actually)
-Headmistress in HS, if needed. </p>

<p>I was and am quite tight with them, so I am 110% about my recs. </p>

<p>Planning to apply for junior in Middlebury, Amherst, JHU and Brown for Political Science and/or Philosophy. Am in continuous contact with a Middlebury professor but not sure on how he can and would contribute, if he does.</p>

<p>Finaid is a must. That's why I chose these schools, even though I was recommended many others like Williams and Chicago. </p>

<p>Several questions; (a) What are my chances, of course, (b) where else shall I consider applying, (c) what else can I do to increase my chances, (e) how detrimental will my relatively low HS scores be and (out of nowhere) is there any chance that being accepted to Midd's Summer Language Program (i did, because they are the best in the pack) and getting a good grade in SS help my chances in Midd? </p>

<p>All 4 are quite dear for me. I am so passionate about each and everyone of them that I can't distinguish one as my fav. But if I were to choose one, probably Midd or Amherst would be it. I am more of the liberal arts type. Plus, <em>as an aside</em> my BFF is in Midd. He is the one who intoxicated me for this transfer thing. It was always in my mind but it was seeming to me so high a mountain. </p>

<p>Any response will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Selim</p>

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<p>no chance at any of the schools. Those schools are not need-blind for international transfers. In addition, middlebury does not have enough funds for transfer students, let alone international students...</p>

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Amherst College is not "need blind" in evaluating international students. In considering you for admission, Amherst does take into account whether or not you have applied for financial aid. [In addition, there are] very limited number of financial aid awards available each year to international students

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Amherst</a> College Financial Aid: International Students
I think you should redo your list.</p>

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<p>Brown is not need-blind? All the Ivies should be.</p>

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<p>Brown doesn't mention it; however, they do mention this:

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Financial aid for transfer applicants is limited. In order for an applicant to be considered for available funds, each candidate for financial aid must check "yes" to the Financial Aid question on Form 1 of the admission application and complete the appropriate application forms by the requisite deadlines

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Brown</a> Admission: Transfer Students

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Financial aid for foreign citizens, however, is limited.

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Brown</a> Admission: International Students</p>

<p>It doesn't seem like they are need-blind for transfer and internationals, since you must mention in the admissions application that you are applying for aid.</p>

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<p>I may be wrong about Amherst but Midd and Brown and I guess JHU too are need-blind.</p>

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<p>Financial Aid
Middlebury is need-blind, so financial need has no bearing upon the admissions decision. All transfer students, including international candidates, will be considered for financial aid based on demonstrated need. The Financial Aid Profile and supporting documents must be filed by November 15 for spring admission and by March 1 for fall admission. International students must file the College's International Student Financial Aid Application and , if applicable, the Business Supplement.</p>

<p>from the midd website</p>

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<p>Furthermore, what about UCLA too? They are supposed to be need-blind right?</p>

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<p>It seems like U.Va, Vandy and Reed to are on a need-blind like policy. Among these Vandy and U.Va are declaredly need-blind while Reed talks about a policy of having to evaluate need-based when the financial aid budget runs out.</p>

<p>Furthermore, even with a need-based admission, how would I fare in some of these top libs and nationals. Can anyone give me an idea especially on Midd and Amherst?</p>

<p>Btw, what do people have to say about Reed? And are all ivies need-blind? If so, do I stand any chance there?</p>