Need to Find a College ASAP.

Student Lounge International Students
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Hey guys okay so Im panicking like crazy on my college search because applications are right around the corner. I’m an male international student and I really want to go to America but the problem is it seems nearly impossible. I like the Northeastern area of the United States because a lot of the high rated schools seem to be located up there. I want a school thats known as a great place and will accept me despite being an international student. The next problem is I’m not eligible for financial aid since I’m an international student, but is there some place that could somehow help me? Either with lower tuition, or grants and scholarships given to people like me.

So could you guys give me some great universities that are known and successful, while still being a realistic shot for me?

Here are my EC’s and stuff if it matters:

SAT score of 1400 (English isnt even my first language though)
GPA of about 3.7
Salutitorian
Citizenship Award in 11th Grade
Student Government President of my class

Been working since I was in 9th grade
Drama since 9th grade
Health club since 10th grade
Health awarness presentation in a University and won second place in 10th grade
GYLC nominated in 10th and 11th
Technology crew since 11th grade
Stage decoration crew since 11th grade
Leadership retreat and workshop in 11th grade
MUN in 10th grade (Im only allowed to do this for 1 year)
Fundraising in assistance with prom committee 12th grade
Volunteering through my community since 9th grade
Won best Science fair project in my grade and highschool since 9th grade

Played the piano for 3 years
Fluent in Porutguese, Arabic, and English

Thanks a lot

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Is it 1400/1600 or 1400/2400? If the latter you will need to look at 3rd and 4th tier schools or test optional schools. The chances of financial aid in either cases is unlikely.

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I know an international student who went to University of Wisconsin-Richland and then transferred later on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There is a guaranteed transfer program and services aimed at international students. It is easier to get admitted to the Richland campus and also more affordable, so you might check it out.

http://richland.uwc.edu/

http://richland.uwc.edu/campus/international-program

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1400 on 2400 scale is very low, so either you take another and apply for regular decision, or take a gap year.

Where are you from?

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What is the urgency to get to the US?

Have you considered attending college in your country? It would be cheaper.