<p>Bump!
I have made my decision and I have applied to…
Stanford University
UIUC
MIT
Michigan State University</p>
<p>I will be applying to…
Purdue University
University of Kansas</p>
<p>So, is my approach more pragmatic now?
Oh, and I have received certificates of distinctive performance on NSO and NCO, if that counts.</p>
<p>Bump 10char!</p>
<p>yes more pragmatic, but not enough. You need more second and third tier schools.</p>
<p>Thank you for your responses, guys. Here’s my result:</p>
<p>University of Kansas (KU) - Admitted into the honors program with the 4-year renewable IIE (Institute of International Education) full-tuition scholarship.</p>
<p>Michigan State University - Accepted with an International Student Employment Assistance Award.</p>
<p>UIUC - Denied.</p>
<p>Purdue University - Accepted.</p>
<p>MIT - Denied.</p>
<p>Stanford University - Denied.</p>
<p>I have decided to attend KU due to financial reasons. Plus, I’ve heard that Lawrence is a great college town. I also believe that the university’s honors program will provide me with wonderful academic and extracurricular opportunities. Thus, I’m now a prospective Jayhawk! :D</p>