I agree. And, I was just responding to your post where you said your test score was at Amherst’s average:
Are these Universities good enough for an International seeking low contribution? [3.78 GPA, rank 1]
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You need to check the websites of the colleges you are applying to. Most of the ones that I have seen specify it is required unless you live in /went to high school in a country where English is the only official language. (English is not the only official language in my home country and I know people whose home language is English /high school was English who still had to take a test for some US colleges.) There may be some who are more lenient but you need to check case by case. They will also specify what tests they accept - there are usually other options than IELTS as well.
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If it were me, I would apply ED1 to Amherst because they’re test optional, need blind/meet need, and open curriculum. In short, they meet your main requirements and you have a tiny marginal chance more than at Brown, despite the still 19/20 probability to be rejected. That’s versus 49/50 at Brown or something (not a real number but to give you an idea, near impossible vs.basically impossible.)
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I am undergoing an existential crisis because of college admissions.
I think Amherst is way more flexible too.
let me first check if they need ielts.
I went to an highschool which taught english and my country’s english is a official language along with hindi. I will go check it out.
I think I really messed up not taking IELTS.
It looks like you have luck with Amherst! You’ll qualify for a waiver.
Only those first-year applicants who have completed the two most recent years of secondary education at a school with English as the primary language of instruction are eligible for a waiver of the English proficiency requirement. Similarly, to be eligible for a waiver, an international transfer applicant must have completed the most recent two years at schools using English as the primary language of instruction (a combination of secondary school and post-secondary education equaling two years of study at schools with English as the primary language of instruction). Students who speak English as a native language are also eligible for a waiver
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Typically if you attended a HS where the last 4 years of instruction were in English you don’t have to take IELTS but each college can decide to require it or not. Check it out.
If you find out sone of the universities on your ED+EA+Priority deadline require a test, you can conveniently take the Duolingo test at home as long as you have a reliable internet connexion, can be alone in a room with no one else, and can keep the door shut for 1 hour.
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Yes, admission at many schools will depend on English proficiency test results. Here is what Brown says:
Please find application requirements from the actual college website. It’s all right there on the admissions page. “I was told by someone” is not a good source of information.
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Just making sure that you know that there is Amherst college and also University of Massachusetts at Amherst (sometimes called UMass Amherst) and sometimes people get them confused. Their SAT ranges are different so I want to make sure you know they both exist and are thinking about the correct one.
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61% submitted - but for an international, it might be another validator.
I made the comment up top and someone else did too - you need an acceptance at an affordable school - I get the meets need idea - but at the same time, you’re applying to schools you’re not going to get into.
I’d be looking at all these regional publics you’ve never heard of and seeing if they can meet - like when I ran the La Tech NPC.
Schools like Black Hills State - I think can be $17K. So that doesn’t work but finding schools like that, Mississippi Valley State.
I don’t know any like that are out there that hit $12K (doubtful) but those are much better odds if one is.
There’s lots of schools like this you’d have to pile through but maybe one will work.
I just feel like you are putting in so much effort at top schools but none are likely.
I hope I’m wrong but your #s just aren’t there.
And as others have said, if you get in, what if they don’t agree with the price you are hoping for.
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I think I should be good with most of the colleges in my list. Thank you
The instruction and examination both were in english in my highschool.
I think the Duolingo test has some limitations to some universities not accepting it?
Thank you
It was actually Amherst from a old data sheet, I got misguided sorry.
I am just shocked to look how the US has like 4000 colleges for undergrad alone. It will take a lifetime to even know if these have scholarships.
I mailed LA tech to confirm my eligibility. Let’s hope it might meet my need.
Thank you
Just between brown and ahmrest. I think i would most probably go with Amherst as its more flexible.
I got 40 colleges to apply to.
Right, it’s a crisis.
Thank you
Again: you need to check each college’s page for international applicants. Each college decides its own criteria for a waiver and which tests it will accept.
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Getting closer. I don’t see into aid but for tuition, room and board a lot $18k. You can email and ask about aid.
I’m not including other fees - insurance, books, travel - you seem to have that covered.
I suggest ChatGPT or some other source to look for colleges that offer merit aid to international students in high enough amounts to reach your budget. I tried it on your behalf and didn’t really find much, but you know your situation much better so I hope you have better luck.
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I hope you have W&L on your list.
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Are you referring to Washington and Lee?
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Yah. Meets need. Johnson - in case need isn’t met (the $ amount hoped for) :). If you’re going to go high level, seems logical.
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