<p>Unless there's a change of policy within the past two years, I don't think Carleton and Grinnell are needblind (and most definitely not Bowdoin). For example, even though Grinnell is very international-friendly, it doesn't even meet full aid if you're asking for full-ride (that is, they offer alot of internationals finaid package, but the finaid hardly amounts to full ride). Or at least that was the case when I did my research last year. </p>
<p>Williams and Middlebury are, or had been for a very long time, the only two LACs which are need-blind to internationals, with Amherst coming up probably in the next couple of years or so. But seriously, I don't think there's much advantage in applying to need-blind schools - simply because the need-blind colleges generally garner more attention and hence more applications from internationals seeking aid, so you end up competing with more people anyway. It might not necessarily be easier than competiting on an uneven footing with other internationals at non need-blind schools.</p>
<p>If anything, applying ED probably helps the most - despite conventional wisdom (which discourages internationals seeking aid from applying ED, so that you can compare finaid packages. but, you can only compare if you get any!). In fact, I remember reading the Bowdoin brochure which almost explicitly suggests that applying ED helps you alot (it said something like 2 out of 4 full finaid packages in the past year went to ED applicants).</p>
<p>Don't overlook schools like Beloit College and Lawrence University in Wisconsin, College of Wooster in Ohio, Trinity University in San Antonio even North Central College in Illinois. Find a few schools that offer much of what you are looking for and then contact them, let them know you are interested, ask them about financial aid opportunities, apply to those who seem truly interested in you, and cross your fingers.</p>
<p>Washington and Lee University baby! W&L has been looking, quite fervently I should add to expand in diversity. You should definitely apply, if your stats match because W&L is pretty generous when it comes to aid.</p>
<p>That's not true coz I know some ppl who applied the past 2 years and didn't aid although they are quite qualified. It really depends on your luck also</p>
<p>Hmm, guys, i was also conidering this need-blind thing n it all screwed up on me. OK first of all the real need blind schools to internationals are(thse i know of):Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Williams, Middlebury and Bates. Others lyk Oberlin, grinnell,colgate, carleton, macalester n colby are also very generous. I applied to most of these without a safety n got only cornell with NOTHING, but placement on an indefinite financial aid waitlist. I'm still here in Ghana working out a transfer. Get some safety schools Newamaichha. I'm disappointed about someone hiding his schools cuz of competition. If u're gud , u'r gud. If u're meant to be there, u'll be there!I hope u change. U really suck!</p>
<p>hmm..that's because some schools what said they are need blind is not really need blind. I mean they can just claim that and no one will be able to verify it anw. (at least that's what I heard)..hmm..about safety, try reed:)..But you need to write your essay really well coz i know ppl who didn't go well for their A lvl but still got in.</p>
<p>reed as a safety college?? well i dont think so,in fact i's thinkin reeed is one of the difficult colleges to get into. But yes, please someone recommend the names of safeties here, i got only reach n match in my list but no safeties</p>
<p>1-Michigan State University
2-Ithaca College
3-Baylor University
4-Indiana University
5-LSU
6-Temple University
7-Vanderbilt University
8-University of Denver
9-University of Maine
10-Texas A&M University</p>
<p>Reach/match/safety is meaningful only in the context an applicant's record. A first approximation can be based on GPA and/or standardized test scores. You need to supply your numbers in order to get good suggestions.</p>
<p>Bates is not need-blind for internationals! And Reed isn't for everyone, do some research on it before deciding to apply.</p>
<p>Maichang, for internationals seeking financial aid, it might be quite hard to find real 'safeties'. Because those which are generous are usually the more competitive schools, whereas those schools which you would have been a top applicant might not be rich enough to grant you a full ride. So it might be quite hard to find a real 'safety'. Having said that, you can definitely find serious match-schools where you have a decent chance of getting in. Applying to many of these match-schools and chances are you will get into one of them. As Vosson mentioned, reach/match/safety is meaningful only in the context of your credentials, so why not tell us your grades, SAT scores, and your extracurriculars to have a guage of where you stand? And what are the reach- and match- schools on your list now?</p>
<p>okay here's my stats
gpa:3.65(unweighted)
high school subjects: maths, physics, biology, chemistry, english n history
extra curricular:
chief editor of highschool magazine
runner up in science competetion
volunteered in environmental camps for conservation awareness,
helped the organisers to organise international conference on conservation in conflict
member of a book club in british council, workin as a volunteer in an NGO that helps to improve the status of women especially in rural areas,
participated in poetry competetions, essay competetions and performed in coll activities</p>
<p>i'm planning to take my sat in oct n think i'll score 2000+
i think i'll study developmental studies, political science, international relations or somethin related to social science</p>
<p>Lewis & Clark might be a safety, or a match for a B student. An international B student with a high need-based aid requirement could have a tough time.</p>
<p>hey did some correctons here:
okay here's my stats
former gpa was what i'd guessed equivalent to my marks: only today i found that my score is equivalent to A grade
and i am among top 5 percentile from my college (forgot to mention it last time)
high school subjects: maths, physics, biology, chemistry, english n history
extra curricular:
chief editor of highschool magazine
runner up in science competetion
volunteered in environmental camps for conservation awareness,
helped the organisers to organise international conference on conservation in conflict
member of a book club in british council, workin as a volunteer in an NGO that helps to improve the status of women especially in rural areas,
participated in poetry competetions, essay competetions and performed in college activities</p>
<p>i'm planning to take my sat in oct n think i'll score 2000+
i think i'll study developmental studies, political science, international relations or somethin related to social science</p>