<p>hey guys i'm an international student from Pakistan. i've gotten into mount holyoke, smith, grinnell and BU. the problem is that i haven't qualified for aid at holyoke, smith or grinnell and i really need the aid because otherwise i simply can't go. smith is my top choice right now and i've emailed them appealing for aid and emailed the other colleges also but i don't know what else to do. does anyone have any other suggestions or advice? i've also gotten a half-tuition scholarship at BU which is great and i can go there now but i've also gotten into mcgill (which is much more affordable) and people are saying i should mcgill over BU because it's a better university. but i really want to experience life in an american college! i've worked so hard for this! any advice would be appreciated :)</p>
<p>Sit down with your parents and talk with them about the money. if McGill is more affordable, then it may be your best (or really your only) option. The “American College Experience” is not worth putting your family into great financial stress for four or more years for.</p>