<p>Okay, Reed is my first choice. I really really want to get in.</p>
<p>I am an international student asking for finaid. I am paying $10,000 only, so maybe my chances get slimer.
Anyhow these are my credentials:
4.0/4.0 GPA
critical 680, writing 680, math 780
Math 2 - 790, Physics 800, Lit 680
Valedictorian
World Distinction in O levels
Kick-ass recommendations
Why reed essay was about how I wished to be the squirrel in Reed and what you I do if I were that squirrel and talking about how I want to be at Reed so badly. Not excatly why reed, but like I want to come to reed.
Common app essay was quirky and funny. </p>
<p>My academics is pretty strong. So are my EC's
I am President of Chess and Debating Society. I researched on Human Rights and actively participate in humanitarian projects.</p>
<p>"I am an international student asking for finaid."</p>
<p>Reed says:</p>
<p>"Limited funds are available to assist international students who demonstrate need. The process used to determine if an international student will receive aid is very selective and is based on the strength of the candidate's application for admission. In a typical year, 90 to 100 qualified international freshman and transfer applicants compete for 10 to 20 awards."</p>
<p>So all things being equal, your chances are perhaps 1 in 10 to 1 in 5. Beyond that, I don't think there is an accurate way to estimate your chances. :(</p>
<p>I think 1 in 5 is good! I think I'll be competitive in an international pool. I just don't want to be financial aid reject or waitlist >.< My brother was a financial aid waitlist too =(</p>
<p>In your original post you say "I am paying $10,000 only." It's important to understand the way things work at U.S. colleges. YOU don't get to determine what you will pay. The colleges will use the financial data you provide about your family to determine what THEY think your family can afford to pay. It may be less than $10,000, it may be more than $10,000. Just wanted to point this out, because many international students are disappointed when they get their financial aid offers because they don't understand how financial need is determined and aid awarded. If you have further questions, email the financial aid offices at the colleges you have applied to. Good luck!</p>
<p>Other than the financial aid (which I was also worried about coming from a family that makes less than $40,000 a year) you look like you'd have very good chances of getting in.</p>
<p>But like other members have said, it's sort of a fifty-fifty deal. If they see the spark in you your chances are great, if they don't then you're a gonner. Best of luck though!</p>