International student, norway.

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<p>Hi guys.</p>

<p>As the topic states I'm an international student, from Norway, looking to pursue my dream of going to college. </p>

<p>I'm not really sure how the colleges translate my grades from norwegian to american, or if they perhaps weighten my SAT score over my gpa. </p>

<p>I graduated with a 4.0 out of 6.0 norwegian GPA (there was no graduates in my school that graduated with a gpa of 5.5 or higher, and i went to a really good and competitive school) and after doing some research i found out this would translate into a 3.0ish GPA (I'm not sure if this actually is the case, though). I got a 1900 on my SAT the first time I took it but at my second try im really confident in exceeding a 2000 score. </p>

<p>I like partying, people, and socialising. Also, my family got deep pockets so money is not an issue, if that matters. </p>

<p>So what im looking for is some advice. Where do I have a realistic shot at getting in? What schools would you recommend (that i have a shot at getting in to)? Also, I would appreciate any information in general you got about the admission of international students.</p>

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<p>There are many colleges which would be happy to have you. Try College Board’s college search where you can choose schools by different criterion. Pay attention to the middle 50% SAT - to get in you most probably need your SAT to fall into the range.</p>

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<p>You can get in a lot of colleges!
You should refine a bit your search, like what other is important for you? Greek life?Party scene? Any sport? Should your school be big or small?</p>

<p>CC’s college search has an option where you can put your scores and see what you’d probabily get in.
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