Please suggest a few good schools for me that would give me financial aid.....

College Search & Selection
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Hi!

I’m an international from India. I will be needing Financial Aid.

Academics :

SAT 1 : 2300 (800M,750CR,750W)
SAT 2 : 790M2, 790PH

9th : 8 CGPA(Out of 10)
10th : 8.6 CGPA(Out of 10)
11th : 86%
12th : 92%[Predicted]

Marks increased from an 80 in 10th to 92 in 12th.

  1. Founded an App Startup with over 50k downloads.(10 - Present) -- Made 4 android apps. -- One of the apps lets you send a message to someone, while you’re driving without touching the phone. -- Took no formal training to develop these apps, all the skills were self acquired.
  2. Founded an initiative to spread awareness about the increase in rape cases in India.(11 - 12) -- Made an app that lets you send a emergency message to someone, if you think you’re in danger or you are being followed, just by shaking your phone. -- Started a fund raising campaign for the initiative. -- Raised over $2500. -- Took no help from any adult whatsoever.
  3. INSEF Finalist.(12)(International Science and engineering Fair) -- Qualified for INSEF. -- Submitted project on Machine Learning. -- The Research took place over a period of 7 months. -- One of the top 4 projects in India.(Top 1% in country)
  4. Intel ISEF National Finalist.(Qualified for my countries national fair) X2 (This year and last year) -- Submitted my research paper on Random Number Generation. -- Ranked 27 out of 20k.(Top 0.1% in country)

5.Research : (11 - Present)
– Wrote 2 research papers on Machine Learning and AI published on High Impact International Journals.
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6. Indian national Philosophy Olympiad. (Akin to American Philosophy Olympiad)[2015]
– Top 10% in country
– All India rank - 50

  1. I have been playing guitar for the last 6 years. [Recreational Level] -- Performed at a couple of small level concerts(around 200 people).
  2. I won the annual Inter-House tech competition in 10th Grade.
  3. I have been playing Lawn Tennis since 7th Grade. -- Led to the win of school team in Inter-School Tennis Tournament.
  4. Team Captain - School cricket team.(11,10) -- Led to the win of school team in Inter-School Cricket competition.

Awards :
• Qualified for 2nd round of Vivekananda Competition.
• Pramerica Award for Community Service Award - Silver Award
• INSEF Finalist.
• Intel ISEF National Fair Finalist. X2 (Top 1% in country)
• Indian National Philosophy Olympiad. (Top 10% in Country)

Academic Honours :
• Scholar Badge recipient.
• National Cyber Olympiad – Top 60 in State
• National Science Olympiad - Top 100 in State.
• Qualified for Inter-DPS Science & Maths Competition – Top 10 in School.

Thanks guys!!

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Ask this subforum.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/international-students/
Also check out https://educationusa.state.gov/ for info on applying to US colleges, specifically
https://educationusa.state.gov/find-advising-center?field_region_target_id=&field_country_target_id=306&field_center_level_value=All
for an advising center in India.

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BUMP

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The early application deadlines are in just a few days. What are your plans at this point?

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@siliconvalleymom I’ve decided not to apply early anywhere

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Why not? You could apply non-binding early action to one of the colleges known for giving adequate financial aid to international applicants. You would get the decision in mid-December and that could help you decide whether to add more colleges in the regular decision round.

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@siliconvalleymom
Is Princeton worth a shot?

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https://admission.princeton.edu/applyingforadmission/tips-international-students

Princeton’s need-blind admissions review for international students and generous financial aid make it a good option, if the academic fit is right for you.