<p>Hello everybody,
I am an international student, who wants to study economics in a good US college. Now I am at the final year of my high school in Uzbekistan and I want to apply this year. </p>
<p>My choices are Bowdoin, Bates, Trinity, Connecticut college and probably Hamilton. I've decided to apply there mostly because they provide fin aid and do not require SATI.</p>
<p>My average mark at school is over 80 in a 100-point scale (that is approximately A/A+).
Class rank is about 5%.
This year I'm also begging my Foundation Studies course with Economics, Business and Law modules and I expect to get very good marks there.</p>
<p>I've taken the IELTS and got band 8.
I also intend to take SAT II Math Level 2 and SAT II French and expect to get a 750+ score.</p>
<p>Extracurricular activities (not really impressive, but still):
I've participated in a badminton club for last 3 years and got a 3rd place on a local competition.
Was a member of a debate club for last two years.
A leader of the research team of our school's newspaper for last three years.
Got some 2nd and 3rd places on local olympiads in English and Math.</p>
<p>Do you think I have chances to get into my chosen LACs or it is better to abandon this idea?
Is it also a good idea to submit SAT Subject scores or is it better to take SAT I (but I'm afraid I'll not get over 2000-2100 there)?</p>
<p>I really appreciate and look forward for your answers.</p>
<p>Definitely try it and give it a shot. Besides, you don’t want to regret not applying to colleges in the US in the future! I think you do have a chance, although it might be a little bit more difficult for you to be accepted since you are an international student.</p>
<p>Also, do take the SAT or the ACT, because the US puts a lot of emphasis on that, but extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations are important too. Keep that in mind when you apply, and best of luck!</p>
<p>I understand that not taking SAT Subjects will affect, but I mean is it really necessary to take them? Or maybe I can still have a good impression on admission officers without them?</p>
<p>As between SATI and II, choose to focus on SATI. For the schools you mentioned, SAT subject tests are only helpful, not essential. </p>
<p>You are focused on schools with test optional or test flexible policies. You would be well served to add a school or two which offer internationals some aid and where your stats put you comfortably in the top quarter of all applicants, including your SATI scores.</p>
<p>If you will be applying for financial aid, you definitely should be as competitive a candidate as possible. Not having SAT will likely hurt you, since most of the other kids competing for admission/financial aid will have them.</p>
<p>If you’re competing for financial aid - definitely NOT advisable. </p>
<p>And yes, it’s POSSIBLE for an international student to get into a test-optional college without any SATs. But if there are a lot of other international students competing (and for these schools, there will be) you might lose out because of the lack of SATs. Of course, if your SATIIs are really good, that may not matter as much.</p>
<p>And what do you think is better: to sumbit 2 SAT II ( French & maths) with high scores 750+ or SAT I with average score (1900-2000) to test-optional schools?</p>