Need Help :)

Applying to College
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<p>Hi everyone, I need some help and tips regarding what colleges I should apply to. Let me introduce myself first: Im an asian male, neither an US citizen nor pocesses a green card (I mention this because I was told sometimes it's harder for a foreign to get accepted into american universities than a citizen). I have been living in U.S for four years, and currently attending a competitive public high school in the New York state. </p>

<p>I have already decided my safe schools, but I am still not quit sure which highly competitive school I should give a try. Since my family know very little about US colleges, my only source of info is from my counselor. Therefore, any advice is highly appreciated!!!!! </p>

<p>My info:
GPA: 4.0 unweighted (all As)
Class rank: dont know, top 5% for sure
freshman: two honors + require requirement classes
sophomore: AP stat(5) AP world history(5) + 3 honors + requirement classes
junior: AP US history(4) AP physics(5) AP chemistry(5) AP Calculus BC(5) + other class
now: AP gov/pol AP physics C Muiltivariable calculus AP bio + other class
about 5 honors + 10APs basicly hardest classes my school offers</p>

<p>acitivities:
not much my weakness.
school science team, math team + several other clubs, won some local math and science awards, AIME, a college programing award, 100+ hours volunter at library + medical center lab. </p>

<p>SAT: gonna take this october estimate score will
Math: 800 Verbal 600-650 writing around 700
SATII: MAthIIC 800, chmiestry 770, Chinese 800, i think i will take one more
TOEFL: 287 out of 300. </p>

<p>good-excellent recommendations, cuz I think my teachers like me.
good essay I will spend lots of time on it. </p>

<p>Competive Schools I will like to add to my list. (2-4 will be fine):</p>

<p>Cornell (close to home)
Washinton U at saint Louis.
Brown
Carnegie Mellon
U of Chicago
NorthWest
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
Princeton(I like its Operational Research program, although I think my chance of getting in is pretty much close to 0 )
MIT (same here)
Caltech(same here)
Stanford(...)
Duke(..)
...........add more if you can think of any</p>

<p>*notice I already decided my safe schools, but I need to pick several from above list that you think I have reasonable chance.
*Once again thank you for your help ^_^ , and sorry for my bad english.</p>

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<p>apply to ivy league schools also........ highlight ur achievement to fit in app.and ur colege list wud be fine.</p>

<p>u dont have proper middle tier colleges..Fluctuating.try making a balance</p>

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<p>ask specific question for answers.....dude</p>

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<p>Not enough info AStudent. With your grades and challenging classes at a competitive school you are obviously a smart guy. However, before you can decide where to apply you need to:</p>

<ol>
<li>Wait for real SAT scores. They sound like they will be very strong especially considering that English is your 2nd language.</li>
<li> Sit down with some college guides and learn more about the schools on your list, as well as others, and at least try to figure out where you might be appropriately challenged and happy.</li>
<li> Spend significant time w/ your GC. Since your school is competitive, your GC should be very knowledgable and the best person to help you formulate an app. list.</li>
<li>Determine the geographical and financial constraints that apply to your situation, if any. </li>
<li>Visit as many prospective schools as possible, but it is probably too late for much of that.</li>
</ol>

<p>You are probably right about your prospects at P,M,C & S, though it couldn't hurt to send a prayer app. to Princeton since it is close to home and seems to be your dream school.</p>

<p>No apologies necessary. You should see my Chinese!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>