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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I am starting my college search now.</p>

<p>I don't know how to start. Can you guys suggest some schools for me ?</p>

<p>I want to major in Economics/History and need a lot of FA ( I am an international student)</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>9th grade GPA: 8.0/10 (9th grade in my country is still in middle school)</p>

<p>My GPA last academic year was 9.2/10 ( My country's score scale is 10, "A" score starts from 8.0)</p>

<p>My Average score this year: 98/100 ( taking AP Cal AB, English 11, Chemistry, Choir, Bible, US History)</p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Soccer team of class: 6,7,8,9,10
Soccer Varsity:grade 11
AFCVN soccer club: grade 10
News translator for www.arsenal.com.vn</a> :: Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam :: Arsenal Fan Club In Vietnam grade 8,9,10
Young leaders club:grade 10
Singing club:grade 4,5,10
Choir:grade 11
CATCH program:grade 11
Piano class:8 years
FIRST Robotics: grade 11</p>

<p>Awards:
Best GPA at school : Grade 10
Best final exams record: Grade 10
First Prize at School's English Olympiad: Grade 10
Victoria scholarhship: grade 10
High honor roll: grade 11, all first 3 quarters</p>

<p>Leadership: Head of School's Youth Union:From Grade 10
nns91 is invisible</p>

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<p>Any suggestsion for me ?</p>

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<p>U Chicago
Claremont McKenna
Swarthmore</p>

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<p>How do these school fits with my stats ? I mean will these schools be the reach ones ?</p>

<p>Can anyone suggests me some safe and match ones ?</p>

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<p>William & Mary?</p>

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<p>Try looking for schools that are need blind for internationals like Williams. Needing a lot of FA will hurt you at most schools, so you should apply to some where it doesn't matter.</p>

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<p>It's true. But how is my chance at those need blind schools ? I know all of them are competitive.</p>

<p>What are some safe and match schools I can look at ?</p>

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<p>

Where to start? </p>

<p>First, Get a better understanding of your financial situation. Ask your parent to try using an online calculator to deterimine the amount of need based aid your family would be eligible for. Some colleges are generous to internationals, some are not.</p>

<p>Secondly what country are you from? What's your ethnic, racial, religious class? If you think this is too nosy, think again. Why do you think American universities and colleges are so eager to admit international students when their acceptance rates are already in the single digits? The answer is diversity -- what can your personal life experience bring to the campus community?</p>

<p>Third, you're obviously a smart kid. Get a book on college admissions. Streamline your resume. Learn what they're looking for and capitalize on it. Bumping up the same list of accomplishments isn't going to do the trick. </p>

<p>Fourth, Do you attend an international school? Have others from your school been accepted at American universities? Don't try to successful students from your school do to get accepted?</p>

<p>I am an American who lives in a third world country. I LOVE to see kids from my host country succeed in their quest for an American education. I think the first problem is that they don't know where to begin.This board is a good start. Good luck and let us know how you do.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much.</p>

<p>I am from Vietnam. This make it's hard for me because colleges in US know how smart kids from my country are.</p>

<p>I am now going to a high school in US now. That school has had kids going to prestigious colleges like Yale, Williams,...</p>

<p>My parents can contribute about $7000/year.</p>

<p>Anyone can suggest me some more schools ?</p>

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<p>Dude post at the international forum it is way more helpful. I'd recommend Trinity University, which gave me financial aid as an international student.</p>

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<p>Is that one in Texas ?</p>

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<p>yeah texas</p>

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<p>what are you going to major in ?</p>

<p>By which way can I find out the strengths of a college ?</p>