<p>Hi, there, I'm an international student from Bulgaria, founder of a non-governmental organization, organizator of international events and youth exchange programs, national youth delegate at many global forums and summits, etc.
I studied in a classical school (learned Latin, Ancient Greek, etc.) with rigorous curriculum, but got lower SAT scores than intended: 1940 SAT, 740 Lit Subject test, 650 Math 1, 640 WH, TOEFL 112
Honestly, I aimed for Harvard as my top school and as I really wanted to have the highest aim possible and see what happens... I applied ED and was refused admissions..
Now, I am applying to other schools.. Princeton, Duke, Yale and Yale Nus as these are the ones that I intended to apply at first when i thought that i could do better on the exams...
I expect you to tell me that I should get real and thats what I have told myself as well, so I'm looking at some lower acceptance schools...
I've been thinking about those, but still dont know if I have any chance for admission.
Financial aid is a crucial factor in my decision whether to go to college in the States ultimately as well:
-Bryn Mawr college !
-Mount Holyoke
-Gettysburg
-Union College
-Skidmore
-Colby
-Occidental
-Carleton
-Adelphi Uni</p>
<p>These are some places I like... but I am still too confused and unable to actually have a realistic approach towards admissions, so I'd really appreciate any advice or opinion!
Thank you!</p>
<p>P.S. If you think of some other schools not mentioned above which you know give financial aid to internationals, I'd love that.
Thank you! :)</p>