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ajayc · 01-25-2007, 04:50 AM

Ok guys I need some help now. I am planning to apply to a few of the following Universities:

Cornell University

Princeton University

Stanford University

University of California @ Los Angeles

California Institute of Technology

University of Illinois – Urbana

University of Minnesota

University of Michigan

University of California @ San Diego

University of Texas @ Austin

Purdue University

University of Colorado

MIT

University of Buffalo - New York
You all have already seen my resume and stuff. I am still working on to improve it, doing things what i like and trying to get credited for it. NCO 2nd level is on 11th lets see if i can bag something. State rank was 2nd.

Now I want help from guys to help me shortlist from the above. In terms of financial aid and other stuff too. I plan to give SAT on June 2nd. Also tell me when do i start applying to these Universitites.

I am in Clas XI now. XII starts in May. Ah help me out with financial stuff too. My dad is an Army Officer so consider very little amount from my side, taking a loan is a possiblity but lets keep that as the last measure.

I want to pursue aerospace as my major. So feel free to suggest Univ. other than stated above.

Thanking you all in advance,
Ajay

k_twin · 01-25-2007, 04:53 AM

And what help do you need?....

NoFX · 01-25-2007, 05:01 AM

Well I haven't seen your resume - and I know nothing about you but in terms of financial aid,
UCLA doesnt give fin aid to intels. But apparently they have a small amount of scholarships that they give out to intels that are the cream of the crop... well that's what I read on cc and some people have said it's true and some said false. But in general, all UCs dont have finaid for intels (so.. that includes your UCSD).

I'm not sure about other schools on your list but I think a couple of them do not give out money to intels. Generally, public schools dont have finaid programs for intels - so you should really check on the school's website/

Usually, applications for admissions come out in September so i guess you could begin apps in September...

ajayc · 01-25-2007, 05:04 AM

just to refresh it and help ya out:
- State rank 2nd in National Cyber Olympiad 2nd round on 11th

- Won a Gold Medal in International Informatics Olypiad yesterday
1. Secured 2nd Rank in 7th International Level Science Talent Examination conducted by The Bangalore Science Forum.
2. Represented Delhi Public School Rajkot at 'LISTEN- The Worlds First Conference on Childs Concerns'.
3.Secured 3rd Rank in National Cyber Olympiad.
4. Secured 7th position in Assesment of Scholastic Skills thorugh Education Testing
5. Appointed School Captain recently.
6. Awarded 'A' Certificate by National Cadet Corps
7. Special appreciation by 'Leprosy Mission' for social work.
8. Represented K V at the State Science Fair at IIT Kharagpur.
9. Represented region at State for Volleyball and Ball Badminton.
10. Won state level debate organised by Hindi Samaj
11. Appointed school basketball and volleyball team Captain.
12. Appointed School Captain at DPS, Rajkot.
13. Choosen as a member of the Indian Ubuntu Linux Team.

aw5k · 01-25-2007, 08:24 AM

With your awards, as long as you don't screw up the essays completely, you have extraordinarily good chances for any college.

DimitarM · 01-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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- Won a Gold Medal in International Informatics Olypiad yesterday

Yesterday?

NoFX · 01-25-2007, 09:04 AM

I think you have awesome chances at the majority of the schools listed. I actually recommend cutting some of them out and replacing them with more selective ones!

aw5k · 01-25-2007, 09:49 AM

Oh, BTW, financial aid will most probably be a big problem. Most colleges don't give aid to international students. From your list, however, I know that at least MIT and Princeton are need-blind to internationals (that is, your need for financial aid is not a factor in admissions and they will give you money if you need it).
I am pretty sure that all those second class universities you have on your list (University of Illinois

ajayc · 01-25-2007, 12:03 PM

thanks guys....So can anyone suggest any better universities too with aerospace as major? And i guess if i start applying by september wouldnt my 12th class results be a problem cos they will be out somewhere in june 2008