So... How many colleges are YOU applying to?

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>As international students, we all know we have a bit more of a challenge ahead of us - because we don't have the same grading systems, not all of us have been preparing our whole lives for American colleges and such a small percentage of students at each college are international.</p>

<p>So how many colleges are you applying to, to take down the risk factor? I'm applying to 20. Yes, I know that's a bit insane.</p>

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<p>There are about 33 Colleges on my list...but I will pace myself and apply to only 10 or 11 of them...I hope I get a fee waiver</p>

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<p>remember it costs to apply so 20 colleges at $50 would set you back $1000</p>

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<p>Ugh. I know >.<
But I seriously need to do it because even though I have great scores, I don't know how much a college is going to view me as "special". And I mean, just look at this forum - everyone on here, or most, have awesome SAT scores, but only some here will get accepted to their favorite college.</p>

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<p>Im applying to 6 US colleges and 9 here at home (australia) that im guarenteed entry into.</p>

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<p>4 US and well I filled all my 9 choices for UAC (University Admissions here - you dont choose 9 unis rather 9 courses) which are basically at four different Unis... but I only really want my first 2 choices... possibly the 4th as well</p>

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<p>i've only applied to three U.S colleges which was a huge risk.</p>

<p>New York University - haven't heard as yet. don't expect for a next couple of weeks.
University of Miami - already accepted!
Rutgers - They botched my application, so screw them.</p>

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<p>why do you want to go to JERSEY?</p>

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<p>well, I heard that Rutgers was a good school, but after the hell they put with me through with applying, i said screw them after UMiami said yes. </p>

<p>I'm still waiting on NYU and it's going to be a loooong wait, it seems.</p>

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<p>I'll apply to 2 in the US, then 1 Australian uni and 2 NZ unis.</p>

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<p>Do you guys take an ED?</p>

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<p>Probably 6-7 in the US, 9 in Australia.</p>

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<p>I have applied to 4: Purdue, UIUC, Maryland, Ohio (to be safe). Looking to apply to 2: Wisconsin n UT-Austin</p>

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<p>I will apply to 5. I'm taking the view that unless I get in somewhere that is close to the best in the world, it's not worth the expense. Consequently, all my choices are risky, and I may get 5 rejections.</p>