I need help.

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi, I am a junior. I am making a list of colleges that I want to apply next year. I am interested in Economics, Sociology, History. I want to find somewhere that those departments are good. My list now has:</p>

<p>Vassar
Brandeis
Hamilton
Lafayette
Skidmore</p>

<p>Can you guy suggests some more schools for me ? I need some more match, safe and reach schools. Especially, I need a lot of Financial aid as an international student.</p>

<p>here are my stats:</p>

<p>9th grade GPA: 8.0/10 (it's considered A where I went to)</p>

<p>My GPA in sophomore year was 9.2/10</p>

<p>Junior year GPA: 4.0 (unweighted, my school does not have weighted GPA)
No ranking but I think I am in top 5%</p>

<p>Will be a repeat junior at a academically rigorous small private school.</p>

<p>Schedule this year: AP Cal BC, AP Physics C:Mechanics, Spanish 1, English 11, Biology, Choir, Wind Ensemble.</p>

<p>AP Cal AB score: 4 (Too bad)</p>

<p>SAT I: 2050</p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Soccer team of class: 6,7,8,9,10
Soccer Varsity:grade 11
AFCVN soccer club: grade 10
News translator for www.arsenal.com.vn</a> :: Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam grade 8,9,10
Young leader club:grade 10
Singing club:grade:10
Choir:grade 11
CATCH program:grade 11
Piano class:8 years
French horn: 1 years
FIRST Robotics: grade 11
Community service club: grade 11</p>

<p>Awards:
Best GPA at school : Grade 10
Best final exams record: Grade 10
First Prize at School's English Olympiad: Grade 10
Victoria scholarhship: grade 10
High honor roll: grade 11
Best Physical project in Science Fair:grade 11
Highest honor in Chemistry:grade 11
High honor in Maths:grade 11
Nominated for National Honor Society: grade 11
Nominated for National Young Leader Conference: grade 11</p>

<p>Leadership: Head of School's Youth Union:Grade 10</p>

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<p>No one can help me ?</p>

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<p>Considering you other school choices, I would look at Colgate and Bucknell.</p>

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<p>Thanks man. Any other suggestions ? What do you think about my chance at schools on my list ?</p>

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<p>GUys, give me some input please !!!!</p>

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<p>It would help to know the section-by-section scores of your SAT I, as well as when it was taken. For example, if your total score of 2050 includes 550 math, 700 CR & 800 writing my suggestions would be different than if your score was comprised of an 800 math, 620 CR & 630 writing. Also, recommendations could vary depending on whether this SAT I score is from your sophomore or junior year of high school.
P.S. I just reread your original post & noticed that you are an international student seeking substantial financial aid. Are you Canadian?</p>

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<p>Nah. I am not Canadian.</p>

<p>My SAT I : Math 750 CR 690 Writing 710</p>

<p>I took it this year.</p>

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<p>Trinity in Hartford</p>

<p>Wesleyan in Middletown, CT</p>

<p>Are you committed to the Northeast?</p>

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<p>Yeah I prefer Northeast but not necessarily committed to Northeast.</p>

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<p>Ban co phai la nguoi Viet Nam khong? Hanoi? TP HCM? </p>

<p>You may look into Wesleyan's Freeman Asian Scholarship.</p>

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<p>Consider Claremont McKenna College in California. Strong in economics & government with privileges to take courses at Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Scripps & Pitzer--all of which are within walking/biking distance and which are collectively known as the Claremont Colleges.</p>

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<p>Claremon McKenna is great but they don't give Financial aid to international students. That's the sad thing.
@fiona: yeah, I am from Hanoi.</p>

<p>That Wesleyan scholarship is so competitive and I don't think I am good enough.</p>

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<p>Hanoi Amsterdam? I know some people from there ^^;; Chi muon nem ran! Chi bi doi.. Zzz.</p>

<p>Haverford? Swarthmore? Bucknell? I just know them as NE LACs. Not too sure about the strength of their programs.</p>

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<p>Nah. I went to a normal high school. However, I am going to a private school in US now.</p>

<p>Where are you going to ?</p>

<p>They are great schools. I am not sure about Bucknell's FA policy fo international students though.
ANy more suggestions people ?</p>

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<p>ANy more suggestions people ?</p>

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<p>Can you guys give me some more inputs ?</p>

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<p>I don't want to spam but can you guys please drop me some suggestions ?</p>

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<p>My SAT I : Math 750 CR 690 Writing 710? that's 2150...impressive
and just by taking a glimpse at ur profile, I say you are likely to be accepted...
I recommend Lafayatte, Bucknell, and George Washington U. for your reach and U. Penn and Georgetown for your high reach...</p>

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<p>Columbia? it's a reach but you have strong EC, merrits, etc</p>

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<p>Thanks guys.</p>

<p>I like Lafayette so it's on my list now. About Bucknell, they reuqire a minimum contribution of 17000/year so we cannot afford that. I will check George Washing U out soon.</p>

<p>UPenn sounds really great. I don't think Georgetown gives FA to international students.</p>

<p>Any more ideas, suggestions ?</p>