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Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am very insecure about the college I will go to. Please reply in this thread as it means a lot.

I have got 1460/2400 on the SAT
I have got an IB grade of 36/45
Economics HL: 7
Business and management HL: 7
English HL: 5
Ess SL: 5
Hindi SL: 6
Math SL: 4
Tok N EE: 2

Please chance me for the following.

Indiana university: Bloomington
Indiana university: Purdue
Penn state: University park
Michigan state university
University of Arizona: Tucson
University of Wisconsin: Madison
and
any other places you think I should apply to.

Also, I am an international and I have spoken to my parents about the fees.

Thanks! Your post means a lot.

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What is your SAT breakdown? Your SATs seem really low for some if these schools, like Madison. Also, your parents understand that your costs are likely to be $60,000 US per year for four years?

If you really can pay that, you should use the search function here on CC to look for more schools in your SAT range.

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That SAT score will limit your choices.
I agree with @ intparent, your costs will be $60K per year.

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@intparent and @“aunt bea” , My parents are aware of the costs. Thanks for replying. My SAT breakdown is 530 in math 450 in CR and 480 in writing with an essay score of 8. I agree that my SAT score is low for Madison, but what do you think about other schools mentioned over there? By the way I have excellent ECs like the president of school student council and I have also started a not for profit organisation. I have been the editor of the school yearbook as well. Thanks!

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EC’s don’t make up for tests and grades.

GPA and test scores are the main considerations in admissions. EC’s give you a little boost.

The problem is that lower scores give them an indication that you may not be able to keep up with the work. Why admit you if they know you might fail? And, in your case, your EC’s may reflect that these may have been detrimental to your grades.

Here are the admission profiles of students who were admitted:
Penn state: University park
http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/statistics/

Michigan state university: https://admissions.msu.edu/admission/freshmen_profile.asp


Your CR+M=930 All of these profiles are available on the web. Google is your friend.
Use the college search and selection buttons/links on the left of this page to find schools that might accept you with your stats.
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Thanks for replying @“aunt bea” . I get your point. I think that I should give the SAT again in the January because I hope to get a higher score then. I know that the sky is the limit. But, what score would you suggest to aim for in January SAT?(I am a high school senior so I might not be able to take the SAT after this date) Thanks for your help!

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I would aim, for you, for an 1850. Do TONS of practice tests. That is a good middle 50% score for some of the colleges you listed.

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Agree^

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@camtheman98 thanks for replying! 1850 still sounds achievable after a ton of hard work though. Would you mind mentioning the schools (other than the ones mentioned above) that accept January SAT? (google is not able to answer this question properly). Thanks!

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Columbia

“Scores for January tests are generally received in time for consideration, but it is strongly advisable to take testing no later than December. Testing taken in February or later cannot be considered.” (Source: Columbia Admisisons FAQ.)

Dartmouth

According to their admissions website, the last SAT date is in January, and the last ACT date is in December. (Source: Testing, Regular Decision, Dartmouth Admissions.)

MIT

“In order to apply for freshman admission, you must take the required tests on or before the November test date for Early Action or the January test date for Regular Action. These are the latest scores that will reach the Admissions Committee in time for review.” (Source: Tests, MIT Freshman Admissions.)

Northwestern

The latest tests you can take for Northwestern are the December ACT and the January SAT. (Source: Application Options, Northwestern Undergraduate Admission.)

Princeton

“Regular decision applicants must complete all SAT testing by the January test date. All ACT testing must be completed by the December test date. If you currently live outside the United States or Canada, try to complete all testing by the December test date, if possible.” (Source: Standardized Testing, Princeton Undergraduate Admissions.)

University of Pennsylvania

According to their admissions website, at Penn, the last SAT date is in January, and the last ACT date is in December. (Application Deadlines and Fees, University of Pennsylvania Admissions.)

Schools That Accept Testing Through February

Some schools have even later testing deadlines. In addition to taking the January SAT, they will also take the early February ACT. Again, these schools are in the minority, so do your best to complete your testing much earlier than January and February of your senior year!

Harvard

Harvard accepts the late January SAT, but it also accepts the mid-February ACT. However, they also note that “we advise you to complete and submit at least one component of the required tests (SAT or ACT with Writing or two College Board Subject Tests) by the end of November. This will allow us to begin our evaluation process for those submitting applications by December 15.” So even though you can submit the February ACT, the earlier you can submit scores, the better! (Source: Application Timeline, Harvard College Admissions.)

University of Chicago

“We will accept January SAT scores and February ACT scores.” (Source: First Year Applicants, University of Chicago College Admissions.)

Yale

Yale will also take the late January SAT and mid-February ACT. However, they do caution that “we cannot guarantee that February ACT results will arrive in time for consideration. To increase the likelihood of a timely report, take the test in December or earlier, and list Yale as a score recipient when you register for the test.” (Source: Application Deadlines, Yale Undergraduate Admissions.)

These are the only ones I’ve found

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Which are completely irrelevant for the OP… there are a lot more than this. Heck, every year there are schools still looking for and admitting schools in May.

Here are 20 colleges that were still taking applications in May last year (the longer list is no longer available, unfortunately). So I bet all of these, and a lot more less selective schools would take a late SAT score. Especially from a full pay student.

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Thanks @intparent and @camtheman98 for your help! I hope to get into at least one of the mentioned above

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Definitely retake your SAT. Try to get above a 1600. Maybe think about applying to Arizona State as well, if you’re interested in Arizona. Madison might be a stretch, but the Indiana schools you have a chance at. Look into University of Iowa too.

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Okay @LilRussian Thanks! I am not sure whether if arizona state is just for party? If you have any details please tell.

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I have friends at ASU and while it is a party school, it is on you to set your own priorities. You don’t have to party. One of the school’s I’m looking at is the one of the biggest party schools in the nation, but I’m not worried. It’s about how you set boundaries for yourself.

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Your SAT score is low BUT many universities will be willing to overlook it since you took it in your second language, ir not in your third language. Your IB predicted scores are excellent and it definitely helps that you’re full-pay!
Nevertheless, Purdue and Wisconsin are unlikely. Purdue is also a bad choice, because as a tech school its math program is tough and they’re weed-out, so your Math:4 would likely land you into trouble (ie., you’d likely be one of the “weeded out”.)
Penn State: if you applied for Economics or DUS AND by Nov 30, you’re good. Apply to Schreyer (test scores don’t count).
You’re in at Indiana and UA. Apply to the Honors College there.
I would advise you apply to colleges that are more holistic, or even test optional. Colleges such as St Michael’s in Vermont, Loyola Maryland, Lake Forest near Chicago. If you have a TOEFL score, you can apply to Temple Honors.
I would also strongly recommend you apply to Dickinson and SUNY Geneseo (at Dickinson, you can combine Economics with International management, and it’s test optional; SUNY Geneseo is in a nice town and is AACSB accredited).

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@MYOS1634 thanks for replying! Its so good to hear that I would be able to get in to Indiana and UA. Since I am an international student, I am not much aware of the system. So, if I apply to Honors college there, will it increase or decrease my chances? and what do you think about MSU?

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Applying to the Honors doesn’t change your chances of admissions, but your experience: smaller classes, better housing, priority registration (it depends on the university so check it out).