<p>I'm an Indian citizen, but I was born in Botswana and never actually lived in India. My family moved to the U.S. in 2004, but we have yet to acquire Green Cards or documents of permanent residency, so I am ineligible for most financial aid/federal-funded scholarships. With one year left before I graduate, I'm thinking I'll have to apply to colleges as an International Student and from researching online it looks like it'll be ridiculously expensive. </p>
<p>I'm considering the community college for two years then transfer to a university route, but I've heard mixed reviews on how that can turn out too. </p>
<p>Pretty much these are my main concerns:
-With my sub-par stats, will I have significantly less of a chance to get into a 4-year-university than other kids if I'm applying as an International Student?
-Are there advantages for people in my situation?
-What are my chances at getting into a decent state university with the information I've provided below?</p>
<p>Sex: Female
GPA: 3.1-3.2
Will have taken 4 AP classes by the end of my senior year: AP Lang, AP Psychology, AP European History, AP Lit.<br>
Band: I've played saxophone for 7 years.
Marching band: 4 years, section leader, Vice President.
French: 3 years, French club officer, participated in the National French Exam 2011, 2012, 2013. scored 10th place nationally in the National French Exam 2012.
Book club: 2 years
And I'm currently employed at Marble Slab Creamery and volunteer at a hospital.
I've done a little bit of volunteer work with Relay for Life, Humane Society, etc. I've also traveled around Africa and Asia a lot if that helps anything.<br>
SAT: 1940 (taking it again in June)
ACT: Haven't taken it yet.</p>