<p>For some reason, I don't like using the college match finder, rather than asking people for what they prefer and advice. I studied in India for 10th - 12th. I am a US Citizen, South Asian male.</p>
<p>First of all, I don't have any strict preferences on the type of college. After getting some suggestions I might look 'em up and decide. :)</p>
<p>Scores:</p>
<p>9th: 3.4 GPA
10th: 8.4 CGPA (79%)
11th: 74%
12th: (1st term - 90%. 2nd term not done)</p>
<p>SAT Math 2 - 790
SAT Physics - 710</p>
<p>SAT Reasoning (Haven't taken): ~2100.</p>
<p>EC's</p>
<p>Have around 50 Hours of Volunteering.
Treasurer for Leo Club for 2 years.
House Captain.
Tabla(Indian Drums) player from last 8 years and hold a 3rd Level Degree.
TKD Black belt Degree 1.
Basketball School Team Captain for 3 years. Played for District and State.
Avid Swimmer and Billiards Player(Have a few awards).</p>
<p>Interested Majors:
AstroPhysics
Astronomy
BioChem/Molecular Bio
Aerospace Engg</p>
<p>Since I studied in India and am going to graduate here, I am not a resident of any state.
I need financial aid. I can pay probably around 15K - 20K a year at the most. </p>
<p>I have looked at some UC's and CSU's, as well as some others. But I wanted to see if anyone can suggest me other colleges that'll be at par with my academic performance.</p>
<p>Hey anvesh, I strongly suggest Georgia Tech; PennState; UIUC; Purdue. These are great engineering colleges.</p>
<p>Purdue and Drexel both seem to be good fits.</p>
<p>UCs won’t be affordable for you given $55000 cost and no aid for OOS.</p>
<p>have you looked at this [A+</a> Options for B Students | Top National Universities | US News Best Colleges](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus]A+”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus)
Since you are a US citizen, you will be eligible for federal aid /loans as necessary.
start by = where you want to live, big city/small city, proximity to family.
And then look for major rankings in the school.
There are other websites where you can plug in your test scores/gpa/major and they will get you college list. I would suggest public state universities, if your family is going to move back to the country, perhaps you can qualify for instate tuition after a year.
UCs will be tough with that gpa.</p>
<p>@mrinal: u think i’ll be able to get into those colleges and get financial aid? Wow.</p>
<p>@girl4: i dont know much about drexel, how is it?</p>
<p>@waverly: yeah i know, but how bout csu’s?</p>
<p>@fall2016: yeah i have, but is it reliable?</p>
<p>Definitely look at Mich State, Purdue and University of Illinois UC! LoyolaU in Chicago might interest you as well for aid.</p>
<p>Drexel could be a fit. Keep in mind that Rutgers gives amazing financial aid opportunities.</p>