<p>Im an international student who is going to attend University of Michigan-Ann Arbor next year.</p>
<p>I want to transfer next year, however, because University of Michigan-Ann Arbor costs too much money for my parents(no Financialaid for foreigners), and I prefer small schools.</p>
<p>I want to transfer to a prestigious school that can give me some scholarship money or that has cheaper tution and living expenses than U of Michigan(about $40,000).</p>
<p>I know that most schools will cost about $40,000 or above without scholarships.</p>
<p>My questions are:
Will it be too hard for me to transfer to private schools and get scholarships?</p>
<li><p>If there is a possibility, what schools could be the choices that I can try.</p></li>
<li><p>Do I have to take SATs again?</p></li>
<li><p>Do SAT scores (or any other stats)from high school effect my transfer admission?</p></li>
<li><p>I know GPA in college will matter a lot, at least what GPA could give me a chance to transfer?</p></li>
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<p>If you know any of these, please answer and help me out. =)</p>
<p>This is the stat through my high school years.</p>
<p>Gender: M
College Class Year: 2011
High School: Small Private in Ohio
High School Type: rarely sends grads to top schools</p>
<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.93
Class Rank: 2/27</p>
<p>Scores:
SAT I Math: 800
SAT I Critical Reading: 570
SAT I Writing: 580
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 790
SAT II Biology - E: 550
SAT II Chemistry: 640</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Significant Extracurriculars: played 3 sports for one year but not anymore after i transferred.
I participated Leadership and mentorship programs
I’m also in book club, drama club, key club(president)
Volunteer/Service Work: 100 hrs at the end of this year (school requirement)
Honors and Awards: 2nd place in County math competition
academic letters</p>
<p>I am under the pretense that prestigious, private institutions rarely give merit type money. You have a shot of getting financial assistance, usually, only if you qualify for it. You have a better shot of going to one of the less prestigious public schools than UMIch, many of which will give money.</p>
<p>Just to clarify, when I said "qualify" for financial assistance, I meant that your household income will be the determining factor in this. Other schools, like University of Wisconsin, perhaps some of the UC's, SUNY's (ie stony brook), Delaware, or Maryland will surely offer you money given your academic performance in high school, regardless of family income.</p>
<p>Well first of all, I guess i didnt clarify that I can not get any financial aid for any school nor any scholarship from public schools (such as UMich or U of Wisconsin) because Im a foreign student.
That is why im considering transferring to a private school or a cheaper public school(although I doubt there is any cheaper public school.)
I think I can afford $20,000, the lower the better...
and I cannot have a job while im in US, so all the money comes from my parents.</p>
<p>What do you mean by "prestigious" school? In general, the more selective the school, the less likely that they offer merit scholarships. Even less likely to offer them to transfer students. Therefore, while not impossible, the likelihood that you can attend a school ranked higher than UMich for under $20,000 is low, low, low.</p>
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Therefore, while not impossible, the likelihood that you can attend a school ranked higher than UMich for under $20,000 is low, low, low.</p>
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<p>not necessarily, i know of several schools that offer scholarships to international students, but i would have to know the person's efc first to make a judgement if he/she would qualify.</p>
<p>Honestly, if you really want to save money I'd look at your in-state options. Although it would be weird transferring from Michigan to Ohio State.</p>
<p>EFC = expected financial contribution (the amount of money the school expects you to pay).
Your chances of getting aid are exceedingly slim because 1) you're international 2) you're applying as a transfer student, not a new freshman. Sorry.</p>