<p>I'm a student in the Dominican Republic, hoping to attend Architecture school in the US.
SAT score: 2160 (M800 CR710 W650)
GPA: 98/100 (Top in a class of 100)
APs: All available (Chemistry, Calculus, Spanish, Spanish Lit, English Lit)
ECs: Model UN, Piano, Art, some volunteer work/community service
Ethnicity: Black Hispanic?</p>
<p>What are some match, safety and reach schools for me?</p>
<p>A really high reach school would be Cornell, which I’m pretty sure has a great School of Architecture. Cal Poly is potentially a match, but then again, they have pretty high standards for people who want to go into architecture. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is possibly a safety, and it has a pretty good architecture school.</p>
<p>All three of those are pretty much top architecture schools. You can try using CollegeBoard to find out more, or just Google it.</p>
<p>The other thing to consider, especially with respect to safeties, is affordability. Financial aid for international students is likely to be less than for domestic students.</p>
<p>Could you guys give me a longer list of options and tell me wether they offer full-need for international students?</p>
<p>A possible match is the University of Miami, they have a very noticeable architecture program and it is as close to home for you as possible. Tuition is high, but with your SAT, stats, and ethnicity you would be a top contender for a multitude of scholarships that could award anywhere from $16,000 to $37,000 a year. If you raise your SAT above 2200 you would be almost a shoo-in to one of their high scholarships.</p>
<p>Here is a list of 100% and nearly-100% need schools:</p>
<p>[Colleges</a> that Meet the Financial Needs of Students | InsideCollege.com](<a href=“The Best College Rankings and Lists | Inside College | CollegeXpress”>The Best College Rankings and Lists | Inside College | CollegeXpress)</p>
<p>(hopefully that doesn’t violate CC’s cross-posting policies). As far as I know, any school which follows a 100% need policy does for all students, so if you can get admitted to one of these they should meet all your demonstrated need as determined by them.</p>
<p>However only six schools are need-blind for international students:</p>
<pre><code>Amherst College
Dartmouth College
Harvard University
MIT
Princeton University
Yale University
</code></pre>
<p>in which they do not consider need at all for any applicant, including internationals, when making admission decisions. (Perhaps this is what you were looking for?) At any rate this should not prevent you from applying to need-sensitive schools who very well could see you as admission-worthy even if they consider your need a drawback.</p>
<p>If architecture is your interest you should keep in mind that obtaining a bachelor’s degree in it is only one possible route in the U.S. Many architects have their bachelor’s degree in another area and later obtain their architecture masters in grad school. Both paths are professionally respected.</p>
<p>Bachelor’s architecture schools with easier admissions possibilities:
Auburn, Clemson, Miami U (Ohio), Ohio State, Texas A&M, U Mass-Amherst, Virginia Tech</p>
<p>Bachelor’s architecture schools with moderate admissions possibilities:
Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, RPI, U of FL, U of MD (College Park), U of Miami, U of VA</p>
<p>Bachelor’s architecture schools with difficult although possible admissions:
Brown, Cooper Union, Columbia, MIT, Middlebury, Princeton, Rice, Tufts, Notre Dame, Penn, WUSTL, Yale</p>
<p>You might find Cooper Union’s tuition policies particularly attractive.</p>
<p>Thank you guys 
@Descartesz do you think retaking the SATs for a higher score would help my possibilities? Are the possibilities you posted based on my stats?</p>
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Of course…if you get a higher score.
BTW, most of the “reach” schools will also require you to submit scores from at least two SAT subject tests. Some might also require a portfolio of sketches/plans, etc. for architecture admissions.
Yes, in a very rough estimate, since I can’t see your transcript nor your AP scores nor the rest of your credentials. I also used only the general admission profile of each school and did not research if these schools had special requirements for aspiring architecture students (something you should do). It is likely at least some of them expect architectural admits to be more qualified than their average admit. And it is difficult to know how your ethnicity and international status would affect your chances.</p>
<p>If you want even more possibilities try the CC “Super Search” and adjust the test score ranges.</p>
<p>Good luck in your pursuits.</p>
<p>Take a look at Clemson! our architecture program is fantastic here. Let me know if you have any questions!</p>