<p>I'm an international student from Ethiopia,</p>
<p>SATs probably 1900-2200 ( I'm taking them this October)
SAT subject tests probably all well above 700 ( December)
GPA= 84, its low because of my school's rigorous curriculum
not too many extracurriculars, but above average for an international student.
Ethnicity Black of course
I'm an overall well rounded student, possibly great recommendations</p>
<p>So, what colleges should I apply to I'm making up a list of about 10, but I have no idea where I should apply. I love the Northeastern region, Urban,Rural,Suburban--doesn't really matter. I'm thinking about Cornell as a dream school. But where do I stand, I would love it if someone would suggest additions to my list or just create a list of your own 10 recommendations (include dream, fit and safety schools). FINANCIAL AID IS THE BIGGEST CRITERIA for me so colleges MUST meet my needs, plus I'm planning on majoring in Biology/Biochemistry, good colleges for those majors.</p>
<p>Then you need to pay a visit to the advising center nearest to you. The counselors there are expert at helping students like yourself find good places to study in the US.</p>
<p>If money is a problem for you, you need to be aware that full support for international students if very hard to come by. There is no such thing as a “safety” or a “match” for an international student who needs aid. Everything is a “reach” no matter how good your statistics. For some ideas that may be useful to you, you need to read the sticky thread on International Financial Aid at the top of the Financial Aid Forum. Click on the link to the Financial Aid forum on the left-hand side of this screen to find it.</p>
<p>I agree with Happymomof1 with one caveat: Top students from Africa are sought after at many schools, especially those seeking to increase their diversity in the midwest. The competition you face is not nearly as fierce as it is among the Chinese, Indian and Korean international students. If your SATs exceed 2000, you should consider applying to:</p>
<p>Liberal Arts Colleges (these are schools that focus entirely on undergraduate education):
Grinnell
Macalester
Oberlin</p>
<p>Private Universities (which have both graduate and undergraduate students):
Rice
Wash U
Chicago</p>
<p>Have you looked up the info we gave you already? Have you read the threads in the International Students Forum for more ideas? There is no secret knowledge that we can put you on to about colleges and universities that will magically toss you a lot of money. You have to do the research yourself.</p>
<p>If you are looking specifically for an English-language education, check out your options in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. If you don’t need to study in English, take a look at universities in Europe. Don’t focus so tightly on the US since you need significant aid. Find out whether your goals are achievable elsewhere.</p>
<p>As for Cornell, you can do a Biochem major in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, or The College of Agriculture. Visit the website and read about the specific programs in the different colleges. You might like one a lot better than another.</p>