International transfer choosing colleges

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi, I'm a Malaysian student looking to transfer to a US college in Fall 2014 and I would appreciate some help. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>[currently completed 21 credit hours, will be doing 12 more before applying, and another 12 more next year Jan-April]</p>

<p>Race: Asian
Major: Computer Engineering
College CGPA: 3.79 UW based on
Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Microeconomics = A
Chemistry 1, English Composition 1 = A-
Psychology = B+</p>

<p>Hoping to maintain around 3.80-3.85 by application period.</p>

<p>High school record is not great, decent marks in English, Maths and Science.</p>

<p>ECs:
[High school]
Member of Guitar Club
Secretary of Library Prefects
Member of Mathletes Team
Inter-class table tennis competition
Secretary of IT Support Team
Member of Computer Club
Editor-in-chief of school newsletter
[College]
Graphic designer of Acoustic Club</p>

<p>Others:
Won high school English essay writing competition twice
Distinctions in U.New South Wales ICAS Competitions Maths, Science and English
Merit in Australian Mathematics Competition and National Chemistry Quiz
Took Japanese classes, went on student exchange program to Japan
Grade 7 piano
Had a small job as a freelance article writer for a while (paid)
Subject prize winner for ICT and Mathematics (top in form)</p>

<p>I'm interested in:
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Minnesota
University of Washington
Texas A&M University
Ohio State University</p>

<p>I'm only applying to four colleges, the bolded ones are confirmed, but I need help picking two more (need not be confined to this list). Being an international student I am unfamiliar with how hard it is to get in to them. Wisconsin-Madison is my dream school, but with my stats, I am unsure if it is considered a match or reach for me, and if Minnesota is a match or a safety. Actually, is any of the above considered a safety school for my stats? I have a nagging feeling that I'm aiming too high!</p>

<p>I understand that it may be hard to estimate chances for transfers, especially international ones, but I would really appreciate any input on this. Replies will be greatly appreciated, thank you! :)</p>

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<p>You probably can get accepted to some US schools as a transfer, however, will your family pay all costs? If not, those schools won’t work. </p>

<p>How much will your family pay each year?</p>

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<p>My parents told me to keep it at 45k and below a year (including room and board), but of course the cheaper the better since OOS fees are costly. That’s actually why I’m interested in UW because it’s slightly cheaper than Purdue or Wisconsin.</p>

<p>*Forgot to add Purdue to the list btw.</p>