<p>The OP mentions that Case is expensive, well UT is about the same price since she’s a non-resident. Actually, most/all schools on her list are about the same price since she’s non-resident and will have to pay more for that. That’s why I’ve been suggesting less expensive schools where she’d have a chance at admission.</p>
<p>OP…what is your annual budget for school? And, what were your individual scores for the SAT…some colleges require certain minimums for int’ls to demonstrate English competance.</p>
<p>Posters need to be careful when they suggest that the OP might get aid at any particular school. International students at Case cannot get aid. Case requires Int’l students to submit proof that they can pay for a Case education:</p>
<p>from Case’s website: Financial Aid
Undergraduate students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are not eligible for financial assistance.</p>
<p>Financial Support Statement
International students who are offered admission will be required to submit a statement from their sponsor and their sponsor’s bank stating their sponsor’s willingness and ability to fund a Case education. Students must have at least $53,000 available for each year of study in order to qualify for a student visa.</p>
<p>This student needs some safeties, because in her case (because of her junior year) safties are essentially matches for her. I would hate to see her apply to a bunch of schools where she only has a glimmer of a chance and end up with no acceptances. </p>
<p>Most of the above-mentioned “reaches” are reaches for student with better stats, so they are super reaches for her. Even Case has a “selectivity rating” of 98 - that’s very high.</p>
<p>Even the matches are more like match/reaches… For instance…look at Purdue and Case’s admission standards…</p>
<p>(note the bolded entries)</p>
<p>Purdue…</p>
<p>I assume you mean the “real” Purdue West Lafayette (an int’l could get confused when seeing several Indiana schools with Purdue in the name)</p>
<p>Purdue - Freshman Admissions Factors</p>
<p>Admissions
Admissions Selectivity Rating:83
SAT:<br>
Reading Middle 50%:490 - 610<br>
Math Middle 50%:530 - 660<br>
Writing Middle 50%:490 - 600</p>
<p>ACT:<br>
ACT Middle 50%:23 - 28
Average HS GPA:3.5</p>
<p>**Academic Criteria Importance
Rigor of Secondary School Record: Very important
Class Rank: Important
Academic GPA: Important<br>
Standardized Test Scores: Very important **
Application Essay: Very important
Recommendation(s): Considered </p>
<p>Non-Academic Criteria Importance
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Considered
Talent / Ability: Not Considered
Character / Personal Qualities: Considered
First Generation: Considered
Alumni/ AE Relation: Considered
**State Residency: Considered <a href=“in-state%20gets%20preference”>/b</a></p>
<p>Case Western Reserve</p>
<p>Int’l students must score a minimum of 550 on the Writing section of the SAT or Also…TOEFL 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 80 iBT or ACT 23 in English.</p>
<p>Admissions
Admissions Selectivity Rating:98
SAT:<br>
Reading Middle 50%:590 - 690<br>
Math Middle 50%:620 - 720<br>
Writing Middle 50%:580 - 680</p>
<p>ACT:<br>
ACT Middle 50%:26 - 32<br>
Math Middle 50%:27 - 33<br>
English Middle 50%:25 - 33
Early Action Application Deadline:11/01
Regular Application Deadline:01/15</p>
<p>Freshman Admissions Factors
Academic Criteria Importance
Rigor of Secondary School Record: Very important
**Class Rank: Very important
Academic GPA: Very important
Standardized Test Scores: Very important **
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important</p>