<p>Hey guys
I have just been rejected from Colgate ED-I . Should i apply to Vanderbilt ?
I am an Indian citizen from India . I need Financial Aid . I can pay $6000.
My stats-
1430 SAT-I - 660V 770M
2170 SAT-II - 760 Math IIC 730 Math IC 680 Writing
277 TOEFL
94% in All-India CBSE-X Board Exams
As a result -
School Rank - 3/148
City Rank - 16/2500 approx
Currently my rank is 2/36(new school)</p>
<p>I have reasonable ECs
Editor of School Magazine for the last 3 yrs
Vice President of Debating
Quiz Team
School Band</p>
<p>My main hook is my music . I am holding a B.A diploma in Indian Classical Music (Tabla) . I am also sending a CD . The CD cover is a funny caricature of me . BTW musics a hobby . major is econ.</p>
<p>I have a unique essay . I have also included my poem at the end of it . I hope i look distinguishing enough .</p>
<p>Plz remember that i have been REJECTED for Colgate ED-I though everyone here told me that i was going to make it..</p>
<p>And if not Vanderbilt , then anywhere else!!!!!!</p>
<p>I think the fin aid is your big downfall, but your ECs leave something to be desired as well. If it wasn't for your need, I think you would be in, but, with that looming over your head, I have no idea.</p>
<p>also, if you are after huge aid, you should try for lower ranking schools. Many schools do offer fin aid for internationals, but the numbers are very limited. You have to be a rare breed to get it.</p>
<p>Yeah, unfortunantely, unless you can secure a sponsor to fund your studies, you have very very few choices. Many colleges in the US are need-aware when it comes to international applicants; meaning they take your ability to pay tuition in account for your application. I know Duke and Williams offer need-based financial aid to international students, but it's still very hard to get it. Now, you can still apply to other colleges and compete for merit-based scholarships, but I don't know if you have the stats to get something at a highly-competetive school like Vanderbilt, but you never know.</p>