<p>Oh ok, I didn't catch that you were an international student! But r u sure Georgetown doesn't give FA to I.S? I thought they did.
Cool, okay, if you're willing to retake the SAT and you're confident that you'll score higher I'll give you some pretty competetive, yet attractive schools</p>
<p>U. Penn
Washington at St. Louis
Duke
USC
Washington and Lee
Hamilton
Tufts
Bates
Bucknell
Lafayette
Lehigh
I wont put down any safeties ;)</p>
<p>What an attractive list.</p>
<p>What SAT score should I aim for then ?</p>
<p>Yeah. My bad, Georgetown does give FA to international students.</p>
<p>Give me some safeties too ? Is St. Lawrence a good one ?</p>
<p>Hamilton and Lafayette are already on my list. Lehigh is a good one too. I have to cross Bucknell out since their requirement of $17000/year contribution.</p>
<p>Any more ideas ???</p>
<p>I really appreciate that.</p>
<p>I am sorry if I am spamming but I need to pull this topic up again for some suggestions</p>
<p>nns91-</p>
<p>did someone in finaid at bucknell tell you that they now require a $17,000 contribution from internationals? i ask because i hadnt heard of any changes in bucknells international finaid and the average international package last year was north of $40,000. </p>
<p>thanks in advance.</p>
<p>also, a general suggestion: if a huge financial aid package is a must (and it appears that it is), i would recommend adding a significant number of less selective schools to your list. being an international applicant in need of significant financial aid puts you at a real disadvantage in the admissions process.</p>
<p>I saw it on the school's website. Is that really $40 000 ?</p>
<p>What less selective schools do you suggest ?</p>
<p>thanks, nn91. that is indeed new!</p>
<p>in terms of other schools, i dont have any specific recommendations as i am not familiar with international finaid at many schools a bit less selective than those being mentioned in this thread. that information is available on a schools common data set, though, so a bit of legwork should turn up some gems.</p>
<p>its a competitive process as it is. needing finaid as an international just makes it that much harder, so its best to hedge your bets.</p>
<p>I will try to find those gems.</p>
<p>What dream schools should I apply to ? I like Yale, Dartmouth, Princeton, MIT now some people mention UPenn. What do you guys thinks ? How about some dream liberal art college ??</p>
<p>Time to pull this up again !!! Sorry guys but I need some input.</p>
<p>What dream schools should I apply to ? I like Yale, Dartmouth, Princeton, MIT now some people mention UPenn. What do you guys thinks ? How about some dream liberal art college ??</p>
<p>What about some safties ?</p>
<p>If you are up to consider something different, The University of Puget sound in Tacoma, Washington sounds like a good fit. Also Swarthmore College in PA if you're looking for a smaller atmosphere; it's full of very bright, very traditional people and it's definitely worth a look =D</p>
<p>UPS Would def be a safety, I'd say Colgate or Swarthmore as far as safety liberal arts. And dream colleges, go for Dartmouth, from what I hear it is the least oppressive Ivy League education and creates a great student atmosphere.</p>
<p>I love Dartmouth and it's on my list for sure. You think I can consider Colgate and Swarthmore as safety liberal arts ??</p>
<p>How about some other dream colleges ?</p>
<p>I am pretty dumb about abbreviation. What is UPS ?</p>
<p>I love Dartmouth and it's on my list for sure. You think I can consider Colgate and Swarthmore as safety liberal arts ??</p>
<p>How about some other dream colleges ?</p>
<p>I am pretty dumb about abbreviation. What is UPS ?</p>
<p>Time to pull it up again</p>
<p>Colgate and Bucknell match your description, geographic preference, and are similar to the schools you have listed. Definitely look at Colgate if you are into Hamilton.</p>
<p>dusty - id take a look at the facts...colgate isn't a safety LAC and bucknell is easier but def. not a safety either</p>
<p>I think so too. ANy more ideas ? Suggestions ?</p>
<p>Lawrence University. Appleton, Wi. 12% international. Lawrence</a> University Home Lawrence</a> Admissions - Financial Aid Facts and Costs</p>
<p>That's cool. Any good choices for me in Northeast area ??? LIke some more matches and safties.</p>
<p>How good is Swarthmore in Economics, Sociology and History ??</p>
<p>In the Ivy schools, which one should I apply to ??</p>
<p>That's cool. Any good choices for me in Northeast area ??? LIke some more matches and safties.</p>
<p>How good is Swarthmore in Economics, Sociology and History ??</p>
<p>In the Ivy schools, which one should I apply to ??</p>