<p>Thank you intparent!</p>
<p>I realize that the odds are very small for even the most competent people, but I’m concerned with the fact, that do I realistically have any odds AT ALL with my academics and EC’s at the moment. As In, am I wasting time gathering recommendations and high SAT scores for top colleges or could I actually stand a chance in the competition with my current status?</p>
<p>Yes, english is a pretty strong language among the Finnish students and I’ve achieved a Laudatur in the matriculation examination, making me top 5% of all the Finnish students who also took the exam. So I believe I wouldn’t struggle too much with the TOEFL etc. </p>
<p>Did your kid enjoy his time being here by the way? It’s really fantastic that people from other countries are also interested in Finland!</p>
<p>You’re right about the tuition, but books etc. still do cost even here in Finland. And seeing as how poor I am, I can only apply to need based financial aid, that meets my needs, which is one of the reasons I’m aiming for Yale (aside from extensive liberal arts education they give), as I am led to believe, that they offer aid like that. I’ve also looked at other colleges, but Yale just seems like a perfect match for my needs as a student. But of course you can suggest alternatives ^^</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips!</p>