How do I start? Where should I apply?

Paying for College
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<p>Heyy. Basically, I'm a Senior this year. I still didn't take my SATs but my GPA goes as follows:
Sophomore: 3.8
Junior: 4.0</p>

<p>I currently live in Egypt but I plan on going to University in America. (if I get a proper SAT score, I'll take it for the first time in October) I'd appreciate it if you suggest some Universities (With reasonable prices) that MAY (or may not) offer me a scholarship, I have no idea where to start, and I don't HAVE to get a scholarship but I need acceptance. I know I can go to websites and stuff like that but I seriously feel extremely ignorant because I have NO idea where to start. or what to say. (since I still didn't take my SATs not got my Senior GPA)
ps; I was wondering, is it too early to start applying for Universities/Colleges?</p>

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<p>Without knowing your SAT score, it’s hard to give you names of schools. Take a practice test and give your scores from that so folks can get a ballpark figure. Also, what are you interested in?</p>

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<p>You can use education USA for a resource. Good idea to take a timed SAT practice test to get an idea. SAT book come with free tests and you can find one online.
<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/Egypt”>http://www.educationusa.info/Egypt&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Also you have to have a good idea what your parents will pay each year.</p>

<p>You can do some reading and chatting in the international students forum here too.</p>

<p>Yes some applications are starting to open, but it is still early.</p>

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<p>@Brownparent @Halfemptypockets My SAT score on practice tests ranges from 1800 (When I first started)-2100 (I got 2290 on a test but it was too easy so I wouldn’t count on that). </p>

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<p>@halfemptypockets I’m interested in Biology. Genetics. or anything Biology related, really. I’m not “Wealthy” but I’m okay, so anything that doesn’t cost too much would do.</p>

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<p>If you are asking about merit awards…your SAT is needed to give you any suggestions. </p>

<p>Are you also asking about need based aid? If so, this is based primarily on your parents’ incomes and assets.</p>

<p>Are you a U.S citizen?</p>

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. I’m not “Wealthy” but I’m okay, so anything that doesn’t cost too much would do.
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<p>You may be okay, but what are your parents saying? How much are they okay with paying? $40k per year? More? less? </p>