<p>Hey there, I'm an international student, completing the IB program. I'm currently predicted a 38 and an SAT of 2000, captain of the swim team, have a lot of ECA's (extra curricula activities) and money would not be an issue. I want to know how high my chances are on getting accpeted to the following universities:</p>
<p>USC (university of southern cali)
UCLA
Boston College
Boston Univesity
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor</p>
<p>These are my top 5, please help me predict which to count on and which ones to look out for.</p>
<p>As an International you can count on exactly zero admissions. You are not instate for either UCLA or U Michigan; the privates can and will interpret your stats as they say fit.</p>
<p>Are you predicting an SAT of 2000 or is that what you got- and what is the breakdown? And by “money would not be an issue” does that mean that your family is able to pay full freight for four years?</p>
<p>The very best predictor is going to be where the kids from your own HS have been admitted in past years with scores and grades like yours. That’s the best correlation. Anything else is guess work.</p>
<p>And are you also applying to university in your own country???</p>
<p>I meant to say that i already scored 2000, sorry about that. hopefully that helps. and no, I’m orginially German, however, i live in Shanghai, China since 8 years ans speak the three languages fluently (German, English and Mandarin). </p>
<p>^ Counting on zéro is a bit different from hoping for a few admissions. Some of the schools might find a full pay international appealing if he comes from a solid school system. </p>
<p>Thanks mate, haha i found that a little bit bold too to be honest. My experience with American universities is that they absolutely value the IB and that it increases your chances for acceptance. I come from a very solid school system. It’s a British International School, one of the best High Schools to graduate from.</p>
<p>“These are my top 5, please help me predict which to count on and which ones to look out for.”</p>
<p>I’m quoting you. You didn’t ask which ones were likely and which ones were a reach…and sorry if you found my answer blunt but if you are counting on any of these you may be disappointed.</p>
<p>If you are graduating from one of the top British schools, they will have a decade’s worth of admissions statistics for you to look at, and therefore the opinions of a bunch of strangers on the internet are of little value.</p>
<p>What is the 2000 breakdown? That will help you get more valuable advice.</p>
<p>Fwiw, you might want to forget about that IB advantage in the US. Some prestigious schools have adopted the IB in the US, as well as many darn awful public ones. The marketing of IBO has been successful in the US in convincing mediocre schools that adopting a new fad that might offer extra compensation to its teachers was a good deal. </p>
<p>That, however, is not important to you. Just know that the IB does not carry much of a big stick. No need to show how good the IB is. Some think it is great. Others, including me, think it is an overrated weak sauce with an uneven distribution of courses and unimpressive busybody requirements. </p>
<p>On the other hand, how well you did in your program will, and how well you will do on standardized tests will. The schools will also look at your story and how you express yourself in your essays. </p>
<p>Blossom is correct regarding your SAT distribution. In the end, you will be measured by your own qualities, and not the value of your school program. There are no real advantages for international students and the spots are dear. Your full pay ability might be beneficial at schools interested in balancing their books a bit better. </p>
<p>You should not give up but realize that your application will have to fall in the superior category and that will have to do a lot of digging to find out which schools offer you the best chances of admissions. There are many schools in the US and it is up to you to identify which ones offer a good fit. </p>
<p>Google search for the Common Data Set of the targeted schools by entering CDS University Michigan as an example. Study the admissions patterns and evaluate how will fit in the SAT requirements and know you will need to be above their 75th percentile to be attractive to them. </p>