<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>Nationality; Well I am an American Citizen but been living in India for 12 years and am going to be getting an OCI from India in a few months.
SAT 1: 1710
SAT 2: Not taking</p>
<p>I have been studying in an ISC school since class 1.
My marks are as follows;
Class 9: 65%
Class 10: 70% (ISC Board)
Class 11: 65%
Class 12: 80-85% (predicted)
Those are all without maths and not counting my first term marks.</p>
<p>Awards:
Gotten many for doing various things. Quizzes, MUN, Effort, activities and all...</p>
<p>Extra Curricular:
Participated in various inter-house events and activities.
Done lights and sound for various school competitions
Done various quizzes. Was quiz captain at my school.
Played tennis for 6 years
Have written for many online publications including one very famous one and lots of freelance jobs
Been taking photographs for a very long time now. I am an avid photographer
Have made 2 short videos.
Participated in Model United Nations.</p>
<p>Well, I am looking at Liberal Arts Colleges in the USA. The East Coast is preferred but others are also fine.
NOTE: I am not applying for AID!</p>
<p>So what kind of colleges should I apply to? Which colleges would I have a chance in?</p>
<p>Thanks
Crazysah</p>
<p>How do your scores translate into grades? </p>
<p>Will you be retaking the SAT I?</p>
<p>I am not taking SAT I again.</p>
<p>My grade are somewhere just around 3.15 or so…</p>
<p>Rhodes would be a big stretch, but your expat status might make for an interesting hook…</p>
<p>How much money can your family afford? Sit down with them and run the FAFSA and CSS Profile calculators at [College</a> Calculators - savings calculators - college costs, loans](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>How Much Will College Cost – BigFuture | College Board) Then talk the money issue over very carefully. Since you are a citizen, you can get a job either on or off campus, and you can work here in the summer vacations. You can also take out student loans if necessary. Find out what kind of debt your family thinks is OK, and how much money they expect you to earn during the school year and/or vacation periods. Don’t let this issue cause problems for you later on.</p>
<p>What do you want to major in? Do a search with CollegeMatchmaker or another search engine [College</a> MatchMaker - Type of School](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board) to get a better idea of your options.</p>
<p>Hated the SAT? Consider taking the ACT and/or look at the list of test optional colleges and universities at [The</a> National Center for Fair & Open Testing | FairTest](<a href=“http://www.fairtest.org%5DThe”>http://www.fairtest.org)</p>
<p>Want some advice for students coming out of the Indian school systems? Make an appointment at the EducationUSA advising center closest to you. They have a lot of experience with students in your situation. [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/)</p>
<p>BUT if this is your last year of secondary school, and you want to be in college/university in the US next fall, you really, truly need to get a move on. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I already have some colleges noted down and have started their applications. I just wanted more suggestions from you guys and an idea of what kind of college I could get in. I can afford it don’t worry and I might do a job or two over the summer.</p>
<p>I don’t have time for anymore standardized tests. I have to apply this month so,</p>