Getting ready to transfer - feel like drowning

Transfer Students
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Hi all,

So I’m looking to transfer for Spring '17. My situation is

  • International sophomore in NY community college studying finance
  • 4.0, president of club and lead editor for newspaper
  • Second in class in high school w/ awards etc but never took the SAT

I’m trying to navigate the transfer process but it’s extremely daunting. The bureaucracy at my current school means getting any help is near impossible.

Given my situation, what level of schools should I be setting my sights on? I can afford around $20k per year which is the cost of a four year state school in NY (Baruch being my ‘safety’).

Should I even bother applying to the top schools? Or should I just set my mind on my safety school and apply for a few LACs that tend to give aid to internationals (ie Skidmore, Wesleyan).

Any help or direction would be much appreciated, I’m beginning to pull my hair out :slight_smile:

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I feel for you man. Worst part is you’re applying for Spring. I started the common application for Fall 2017 and I completely get you. I’m an international student studying at a U.S college campus outside of the U.S. A bit confusing I know. I am finding the process just as bit as daunting as you are. If you ever want to talk, I’m available :slight_smile:

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You feel like drowning… and you have a 4.0? Is it harder for internationals or something?

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I don’t think its harder for internationals studying in a U.S college. I think. International students, usually, have a harder time getting into colleges as transfers though. They always prioritize state colleges, then country’s colleges and then international. I know some colleges prefer international students though