<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I'm wondering what would a "good" SAT score be for an international (Canadian) student applying to the States.</p>
<p>What would a good score be for Ivies, lower Ivies, and higher publics
all WITH Financial Aid</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>(ps. I got a 2280 on SAT I, do i need to retake that?)</p>
<p>I think that SAT score is good, but whether it is good for Ivies, I don't know. I wouldn't retake it if I'm not sure that I will improve the score.
Ivies need SAT IIs as well.</p>
<p>thanks,</p>
<p>But considering financial aid?
would that make a steep increase in requirements?</p>
<p>You don't have to pay tuition at Harvard if your family income is lower than $60K. You can Google this and find out more. I know that at Caltech and NYU financial aid kinda lowers your chances but I don't think they are that bad at the Ivies. Remember that they are looking for talents regardless of your financial background.</p>
<p>That score is excellent for the Ivies! Absolutely NO need to retake</p>
<p>Thanks guys</p>
<p>but that's only for need blind right?</p>
<p>but are u POSITIVE that a 2280 will be competitive for Canadians, even internationals....
cause i thought the admission req. are much harder for internationals,</p>
<p>so a 2280 might be good for US citizens, but for Canadians?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>A 2280 is plenty even for internationals. What you need is something besides test scores and grades that makes you an interesting applicant - e.g. some regional, national or international distinction (science olympiads or athletics or journalism or music or...), an unusual hobby, a strong leadership record (something more unusual than class president) etc.</p>
<p>well....</p>
<p>I'll just work up my extra-curriculars then</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Do excessively in one area to show your passion (apparently it must be something you like :P). Don't do a little bit of this and a little bit of that.</p>
<p>thanks for the advices</p>