<p>Hey everyone. I'm currently in a bad fix. But let me tell you my story first. I am a guy from sweden. I am fluent in Swedish, English, Arabic and I know some french.</p>
<p>I graduated from high school with a 3.25 GPA with the most advanced and rigorous courses possible (or almost). My GPA was pretty bad at first but I got pretty good grades in my last years. (Especially in advanced math/physics.)</p>
<p>So I graduated with 3.25 GPA (Unweighted). </p>
<p>My SAT scores : 610 Math, 560 Critical reading, 510 Writing. ( I am planning to redo the SATs because I never prepared for them. I am also planning to do SAT subject tests in math level II physics and chemistry. </p>
<p>I have a recommendation letter from my high school physics teacher and a recommendation letter from my soccer coach about my leadership abilities. </p>
<p>Here is the problem, one and a half years ago, my father got leukemia (blood cancer) so I decided to stay at home and take care of my younger sister (3 years old at the time). In the meanwhile I was simply curious about chemistry, so I called the local university and asked them if I could enroll and simply try it out. They said that it was ok because they never have a full class anyways. (Anyone can get in.) So I enrolled in pharmaceutical chemistry (BA) to have something to do. However I only went when I had time and only finished a couple of credits (4 credits with C in grade. I didnt think it was a big deal since the system here in sweden is not the same as in the United States. (I did not need the same commmitment). But I was eventually time consumed and decided not to attend anymore. </p>
<p>Again, I must stress that I went because I was curious about the university and because the dean told me that they had spots open( they are never full) if I wanted to try it out. So I went. </p>
<p>After a while I decided to enroll at a college preporatory semester at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. However I could not find anyplace to stay. It was really hard because colleges dont offer housing here in Sweden. So I ended up staying the central station. I slept at a bench and I locked my stuff in a locker. ( I showered at several high school gym halls) :/ In stockholm its almost impossible to find somewhere to live.(5-6 years of waiting time for normal apartments and about 2 years waiting time for student apartments.) I got a fever and I missed 3 exams last month. ( Gonna take the exams in march/april and Im pretty sure ill get a top grade on all 3 of them. Studied like horse at pizzahut and mcdonalds :D</p>
<p>They've got free wi-fi you know :D. Now I got a room and I also got a research -assistant position with one of our professors. I am gonna help him out with his research :D </p>
<p>Anyways, My dream has always been to get a PhD in Physics, I love quantum physics and math. But I didnt know that I would be counted as a transfer student. I thought I would be able to apply as a freshman. Had I known, I would never have gone to the local University. :)</p>
<p>So my question to you is this, at what colleges can I get admitted to in the U.S. ? Considering all I have said :</p>
<p>3.25 GPA. Unweighted of course ( not as bad as it sounds, only 2 people in my class got higher GPAs. Nobody got close to a 4.0 GPA.</p>
<p>SATs : 610 Math, 560 Critical reading, 510 Writing. </p>
<p>2 letters of recommendation. (from a physics teacher and soccer coach).</p>
<p>and hopefully in 4-6 months im gonna get letters of recommendation from a professor and maybe even have my name published. ( We'll see I guess).</p>
<p>Most likely A's on 12 credits of college prep math and physics. and a B on 4 credits of math. Though its one semester (Fall '11) and im finishing some courses in march/april '12</p>
<p>I am also fluent in 3 languages : Swedish, Arabic and English.</p>
<p>Negatives :</p>
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<li><pre><code>The pharmaceutical bacherlor attendance . I had no idea it had to be counted. I only finished one course and I want nothing to do with it. A Try out (very common in Sweden).
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<li> My grades from the college preparory courses will be available in june. </li>
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<p>At what Universities can I get admitted to? And how should I explain my situation. My dream is to get a bachelors in physics or applied physics and then go on to a PhD program. I do not need financial aid. Should I apply to a community college? Can I get in to a community college honors program? I want no credit for the courses here in Sweden. And I want to apply for a 4 years program.</p>
<p>and also, What are my chances at an ivy league graduate school? If I manage to finish my bacherlors degree in the U.S. with high grades and good research experience?</p>
<p>Thank you. Please give me recommendations for universities/colleges.</p>