<p>Hi everyone, I was hoping you could give me some advice.
I'm currently on track to receive an IB diploma. I'm a senior/Y13 and have just received predicted grades. (Though I am American, I live in Europe - by the way. I have moved back and forth between the US and Europe.)
As there isn't anyone in my school who can really offer me solid advice, I am looking to you CF community! What kind of schools would I be competitive for?</p>
<p>ACT- Composite: 31
IB predicted grade 38-9 (trying to get one teacher to budge!)
--> detailed breakdown: 4 HL + 2 SL
HL Math -6
HL English Lit. -7
HL Chemistry - 5/6 lol...
HL History -6
SL Language B - 7
SL physics 5 (lol fml)</p>
<p>I also was a commended scholar for the PSAT (and that's internationally, so it's slightly more competitive than most states) ...hmmm I've done an internship.....At my American school, my unweighted GPA was 4.04 (highest in class) but I've kind of gone downhill since then....that transcript along with a rec. will still be sent though </p>
<p>Big issue is, what can you afford? Since you may not be able to be an in-state resident of any state to get in-state tuition and financial aid, that leaves out some of the default inexpensive choices. Check the net price calculator at each school.</p>
<p>What major(s) are you considering?</p>
<p>Also, what kind of grades or unweighted GPA do you have at all of your high schools? (note: 4.04 does not make sense for an unweighted GPA)</p>
<p>I can pretty much afford anything - I am definitely considered upper-middle class. Obviously my parents would prefer a “cheaper” school, but they would never have me base my choice on the price. I am lucky for that. </p>
<p>Majors: not quite sure, possibly polysci/econ/marketing that sort of thing (haha sorry to be super vague!)</p>
<p>As far as my GPA goes: My school’s unweighted scale was based on 4.3 rather than 4.0 (4.3=A+, attained by averaging a 98% or higher) I’d have to double check to be certain, but from my recollection, I had all A’s and one A+ (sounds right given the GPA). I think that at that point I was enrolled in 3 Honors classes…if that helps!</p>
<p>Perhaps University of Minnesota - Twin Cities?</p>
<p>It is well regarded in all of your possible majors (economics, political science, business), as well as math and statistics (which you would need to take advanced course work in if you want to go to grad school in economics), and its out-of-state cost of attendance is relatively low (about $30,000 per year, about half of what the most expensive private and out-of-state public schools cost).</p>
<p>Any college you want would give you serious consideration. You appear to be holistically interesting and would bring some diversity to campus. How about Tulane or one of the Claremont Colleges? Good luck. You will do well.</p>
<p>I am currently doing in-depth work on the subject of international students studying in the States. I would suggest you go about the application process like any other student; that is, research schools and think about what you like and dislike, then look at the Admissions page. Don’t go about it backwards, ie. which colleges might accept you. As others have said, you look like a good candidate and if you’re not even looking for scholarship money, you will be attractive to a lot of colleges.
Most colleges these days are well-eqipped to “translate” international qualifications, although some insist on you using a “credentialing” company. Once you have narrowed it down to a handful of colleges, it never hurts to talk to the Admissions office directly about your situation.</p>
