<p>“and we have great GPAs and we really deserve American education”</p>
<p>so troubled by the sense of entitlement expressed by Bluecholeric. Many American students with comparable or even better credentials are at least equally “deserving.” How entitled one must be to feel that one “deserves” a subsidized education at a top American college! Some internationals are accepted and funded, and some are not. Some Americans are accepted and funded, and some are not. It is part achievement, part luck (ie. do they need the particular flavor of diversity that I offer?) and yes, part economics.</p>
<p>I think we should all stay positive. Colby is a competitive school and I’m sure it will admit competitive students. We will be admitted to Colby or to other good schools, I’m sure of it! I love Colby and that’s my top choice but what’s meant to happen will happen!</p>
<p>Bluecholeric,
Hang in there. You lose nothing by not getting into Smith. It’s just my opinion, but it’s a very, very different place from what it used to be and very different from Colby. There will be an excellent school for you, and it might end up being Colby. The private, elite liberal arts college thing can be great, or not. Just about any college here is a gateway if you work hard, and you will make it great for you wherever you go.</p>
<p>Bluecholeric,
You need to be realistic about your situation…you are advocating some kind of “right” or sense of entitlement to study in one of the top LACs in the U.S. without paying for it. If you are a great student, there are plenty of opportunities to get similar education in places like India, Pakistan, and Russia where the cost of education is NOT as high and perhaps you can afford it. The question you need to answer for yourself is, what is in it for the U.S. colleges/universities to offer kids such as yourself a free education while there are thousands of smart, available, and motivated kids in the U.S. with equal, or better grade than yours? If you think the answer is “diversity”, think again because this country is labeled as “melting pot” and there is no shortage of diversity.</p>
<p>I agree completely with John1284… Bluecholeric, acceptance to a competitive American school is not a right. You are not entitled to it, and neither is any American student. People who get into Colby have earned it with great GPAs, test scores, essays, recommendations, interviews, athletics, clubs, community service, and personalities. And Colby IS an American school- why wouldn’t they favor students who live in their country? America is a great place, but to succeed here you have to get into the mindset of earning the things you get… it seems like the only thing you want to do is whine. </p>
<p>On another note, I’m sorry that you don’t think it’s fair for them to look at your financial situation when applying, but realistically, at least SOME students have to pay to make the school run (how do you think professors get paid?). If you didn’t get in, it’s because someone else was more deserving of that spot. If you didn’t get aid, it’s because someone else, who was more deserving, needed it more.</p>
<p>wickedcreature32… I saw your post in Nepal forum (yeah!! I am from the same country as you)… I applied ED I and got deferred… </p>
<p>And with 'Wicked" cynicism, I guess that it is curtains down for me… However, I can’t stop without congratulating you… Colby was and is my first choice college… by far…</p>
<p>Hey guys. I am an international RD applicant (India). I am very concerned about my low CR score(590:(). Do I stand a chance with such a low score? I also need aid(80-85%).</p>