Suggestions?

Colleges and Universities A-Z California Institute of Technology
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<p>As the college applying season approaches, i m feeling extremely nervous about my college choices. Especially because i am an international student and i need some aid. I came to US in 9th grade and have been moved to three different high schools. I started attending my current school since 11th grade.
The problem with this high school is It doesn't offer any science and math APs,ECs, anything. I was the only junior in the district who took science and math APs last year. Should i put this on the application?
Here is my brief stats:
GPA:3.93 (will be better)
Rank:10
SAT: V590 M 790 W560
Toefl:104</p>

<p>SAT2: Math2 800 Chem 800 Phy 770</p>

<p>APs: self studied Chem 5, Bio 4, Calc BC 4 sub AB 5, Comsci A 3. Only took calc AB class. the rest are all self studied.
Recommadations: Hope they are good, as i said i only get to know the teacher/professor for a rather short period of time. But one of them should be very good.</p>

<p>College Classes at local college:
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry 1
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry 1 Lab
CHE 302 Physical Chemistry 2
CHE 302 Physical Chemistry 2 Lab
MAT 213 Calculus 3
MAT 217 Appl Discrete Math
MAT 218 Appl Linear Algebra
MAT 406 Differential Equation
MAT 409 Number Theory
MUS 105 Piano
PHY 201 Intro Physics I
PHY 202 Intro Physics II
PHY 211 Gen Phys I Calc Lec
PHY 212 Gen Phys II Calc Lec</p>

<p>ECs: (not much)
Captin of math league (the only EC the school offers and no one is really interested). Only compete locally.... so i got this tri-county award
Tutor math at college
Habitat for humanity
Church services
Science Olympiad
National Latin exam: silver medal
varsity basketball,cross country,swimming.
martial art (2 years)</p>

<p>My family can probably contribute $15,000 a year and i can take some loans. But i also need some sort of finicial assistant.</p>

<p>So my question is: should i appy? Caltech only accepts 10-20 international students per year and i m sure a lot of them have awesome awards. So any suggestions is welcomed.</p>

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<p>I think you should definitely apply. Your passion already overcome many obstacles. Caltech will no fail but notice it.</p>

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<p>You certainly don't have to be worried about APs with all those college courses. No reason not to apply.</p>

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<p>As long as you're a permanent resident (aka 546 nanometer card), i'm pretty sure you don't count as an international student. So admissions shouldn't be any harder and financial aid should be need blind and meet the full determined need.</p>

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<p>Unfortunatly, i only got my I-140 approved, so i still count as an international student.</p>

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<p>Is it exactly 546 nanometers or are you just naming something in the green range?</p>

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<p>I was wondering this too.</p>

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<p>Wow, you guys are such nerds ;-).</p>

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<p>why would you take pchem before ochem?</p>

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why would you take pchem before ochem?

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<p>OP loves hydrogen...</p>

<p>(My apologies if this is a hopelessly antiquated joke about pchem.)</p>

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<p>Because there was a schedule conflict. After all, i still need to take 3 required classes at high school!!! besides that, pchem is clearly better than ochem ;)</p>

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<p>I would disagree, but then again, I have only taken ochem.</p>

<p>But, since you have only taken pchem, my opinion is just as valid as yours :)</p>