<p>Ok I need some help, Im extremely knew here so I dont even know if anyone can help I am an international student who wrote the sat on December 3rd where I got a score of 2020 (critical reading 730, mathematical reasoning- 670 and writing skills 620). I am interested in pursuing a degree in architecture. Unfortunately I dont really have any money to pay for college especially with the exchange rate. Neither do I have a portfolio. Neither do I have any SAT II subject I do however have ordinary level subjects .all ones. (Caribbean Examination Council) So I was just wondering with my scores and lack of portfolio etc what are the best schools accredited by the NAAB that I can apply to anywhere in the united states that will offer me a full scholarship or has a need blind admission policy. Should I try and rush a portfolio before deadlines? Thank you.</p>
<p>p.s. Im applying to Pratt and RISD what are my chances??</p>
<p>or if push comes to shove where is the best schools i can apply for civil engineering or urban and regional planning that will give me a full scholarship and then do my M. arch after</p>
<p>one thing to consider -- many application deadlines have past, so you will have to eliminate those schools from the list of those to apply to. I am not 100% sure, but I believe that all of the need-blind schools listed had deadlines before now -- so you will not be able to apply there</p>
<p>Also -- you will need to have really good stats and recommendations.</p>
<p>You really need to make sure you consider alternatives to school in the US -- are you a minority student? that could help if a school is looking for diversity.</p>
<p>hey thanks for the help bneg and hsmomstef...it was appreciated.and yes i am a minority student so i'm hoping. i've also realized that i was underprepared for the U.S. admission process etc so mabyee i may have to take a year off although i really don't want to</p>
<p>rhett -- from what little you have posted, I would strongly suggest you take a year off. You will be able to present yourself in a much better light and have more choices (you would be able to include those schools whose deadlines have passed).</p>
<p>During your year off, you could develop a portfolio, study and increase test scores, take some AP or SAT II tests (some of which are required at some of the schools) and develop a rapport with some people who could give you good recommendations. I think that, in the end, this is probably the best way for you to go. That way, you would have everything working for you!</p>