I am 18.
Can’t really imagine so, sorry.
Are these Universities good enough for an International seeking low contribution? [3.78 GPA, rank 1]
I did not think that much as of yet…
You are right.
Most US students are 18 or older when they start college. Taking a gap year won’t be a problem age wise.
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I did not think that much as of yet…
You are right.
I’m not clear on the application timeline in India, but isn’t there a college entrance exam you need to take (in addition to a high stakes board exam at the end of 12th grade)? I’ve heard people on my India team say they studied for these exams for a year or two. Have you? If not, you might need to take a gap year anyway right?
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I never wanted to apply to Indian colleges, I have basic foundation about the exam.
No gap Year is not necessary, we have different types of exams here.
No. All the costs quoted are for the normal school year only.
I understand. But you need a plan if you don’t get an affordable acceptance in the US (which is statistically the overwhelmingly likely outcome, unfortunately).
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In the country I come from (also a developing country), other than the very rich families, this is how almost everyone who studies overseas gets there - undergrad locally and funded or part-funded postgraduate degree in US or UK.Obviously this requires very good performance in the undergrad degree.
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I’m late to this discussion. I imagine someone else has already posted something similar, but this page lists some colleges that grant merit scholarships to international students:
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The OP really really wants to leave India for his undergraduate work.
Yes he does, as I acknowledged above. But getting an affordable acceptance in the US is a very low probability event, so we are suggesting alternative paths to ensure he is not left with no options.
He cannot afford to ignore his HS grades and entrance exams
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I understand that, but it’s also clear from the discussion above that he (?) needs a plan B. If plan B is undergrad in Europe or somewhere else instead of India, he needs to start investigating that too.
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There are many things people want or hope will happen, but reality should not be ignored. I wish OP the best in this process and hope he fulfills his dream of completing his undergraduate studies in America, but he needs a plan B. That’s all I’m saying.
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I am in 100 percent agreement!
OP, have you had a summer job in the past? How much money can you save while working a summer job in India?
Add that to your $10-$12k annual budget.
Also, some schools would allow you to do what is called work-study – you’d have a job at the school and, in exchange, your total cost would be reduced.
So let’s say that adds, oh, $10k to your budget. So now we’re at ~$20k.
Have you considered this?
No, work-study is federal and not available to internationals. Max OP can do is 20 hours a week of on-campus jobs.
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If not technically federal "work-study”, really any part-time job will do to defray cost.
True, but OP shouldn’t expect to make much money working 20 hours a week at minimum wage.
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Sure, but realistically they’re looking at 20 hours of minimum wage a week. So yes, it might get them to $10k a year (before deductions) depending where they are. But they are constrained in only being able to work on campus so if they can’t find a job there they are stuck, unlike a domestic student who could take a job anywhere in town for example.
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