International student taking the IB diploma

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Hi! My name is Debbie and I am currently a Junior in high school in Singapore. I am taking the IB diploma program at the moment and my subjects are
HL Math
HL Lang and Lit
HL Chemistry
SL Chinese B
SL Business and Management
SL Theatre</p>

<p>So, I am interested to study in the US after I graduate high school and I am interested in the following colleges. Oh and I intend to study a major in Communications and a minor in theatre or film.</p>

<p>USC
Yale
UCLA
Stanford
U of I Urbana Champaign
Boston University
Northwestern
Columbia</p>

<p>I was wondering, what are my chances of getting into these colleges as a international student with some financial help either from the school or an organisation and what are the average IB scores of students that do get into these colleges?</p>

<p>P.s. I put this under USC because USC is my first choice so.</p>

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<p>UCLA is a state school and has very limited financial aid which does not fund international students. If you got in, you would more than likely pay full fees.</p>

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<p>Thank you Aunt Bea. I know that UCLA is a state school and fees for an international student are as high as it is in USC etc. However, would financial aid be available in others forms, other than just from the school?</p>

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<p>USC does value the IB diploma. Money is another issue, I have no information about aid for an international student.</p>

<p>You may want to post on the financial aid forum, or the forum for each school. For what it’s worth, I agree with previous posters, the UC system is unlikely to grant you much, if any, aid.</p>

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<p>Hi Debbie,</p>

<p>International applicants to USC are eligible to be considered for MERIT-based scholarships if they submit their application and all associated materials by December 1st, 2013. If you would like to be considered for scholarships, do not miss that deadline.</p>

<p>International applicants are NOT eligible for need-based financial aid at USC. It is very important to note that International applicants must submit a Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support with their application and notice of admission cannot be sent (due to US government regulations) until and unless the Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support has been submitted.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support: <a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/documents/12_Part2_Int_Form.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/documents/12_Part2_Int_Form.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>see
[International</a> Students - UCLA Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/intl.htm]International”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/intl.htm)</p>

<p>Some campuses do have limited scholarships but these are ultra-competitive. Assume that these are less than likely to cover full costs: [Applying</a> for scholarships | UC Admissions](<a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/scholarships/apply/index.html]Applying”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/scholarships/apply/index.html)</p>

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<p>Thank you all so much for all the information, especially the moms. It’s been so helpful! My exams are next November so I would have to apply by December next year to be considered for a scholarship right? Fingers crossed for USC!</p>

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<p>Yes, you have to apply to USC by December 1st to be considered for scholarships - no exceptions. If your tests are in November, that is fine - just be sure you have a score report sent to USC.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you alamemom!</p>

<p>Also, I would be taking my SATs at the end of this year. If my scores aren’t good enough (under 2100) and i retake the tests, would I be disadvantaged in any way if I submit both scores or should I only submit the latter? How much should I get in my SATs to get into these schools? Should I take subject tests?</p>

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<p>USC states that they prefer you just submit all scores, so I would take them at their word and not worry about score choice. (the kids always disagree with me on this, so I expect that other opinions will soon appear :slight_smile: ).</p>

<p>Subject tests are not required, but they are recommended. If you feel you may do well, go ahead and take a couple of subject tests. [Freshman</a> Standards - USC Undergraduate Admission](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/fresh_standards.html]Freshman”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/fresh_standards.html)</p>

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<p>Thank you so much. I know I seem a little anxious given I only graduate school in November next year but I just wanna do the best I can and get all my ECs in place.</p>

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<p>I would suggest you also read this thread:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1492071-current-future-applicants-parents-making-college-application-list.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/1492071-current-future-applicants-parents-making-college-application-list.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>and be VERY aware that financial aid for international students is very different.</p>

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<p>Mom2M
That thread helped so much. I’ll show it to my parents as well. It has helped me understand the situation so much better. I appreciate all the help.</p>