<p>And if the OP can’t afford the 2+2 plan, then boarding school is an even bigger gamble, as boarding school would eat up a big chunk of the college savings, making it almost full-tuition scholarship or bust. And how many schools offer full-tuition/full-ride scholarships to internationals? There are a tiny number of those at the elite privates and even of the full-tuition scholarships at third tier schools, how certain is the OP of landing those?</p>
<p>Basically, boarding school could only make sense if the OP is filthy rich and has no problem with private full-pay for 5-6 years.</p>
<p>That 25k COA includes 13k for room and board, 1.5k for books, and 5k for misc.
Tuition is only 6k @ CCC.
Tuition will at Uni will be 45k @ private and 36k @ UC.</p>
<p>So 2 years @ CC + 2 years @ UC = 84k or 21k/yr avg cost which is equivalent to getting a 15k scholarship each year off tuition aka half tuition scholarship.</p>
<p>So for boarding school to break even the OP would need 15k scholarship WITH WITH FREE BOARDING SCHOOL. But since boarding school will cost money and OP will be a student longer (boarding school + 4 yrs uni vs. 2 yrs at CC + 2 yrs at Uni) the true break-even point is much higher, somewhere around a full tuition scholarship. I agree with @PurpleTitan CC is guaranteed savings whereas boarding school is hoping to just break even with CC.</p>
<p>oh and cashing in on the CC savings then not asking for aid will improve the OPs chance of getting accepted. </p>
<p>When applying to a CC in Michigan, there is a school requires me to provide the sealed official transcript. Should I do it? because it’s obvious that I’m applying to numerous other schools too and they say it will be permanently kept once sent. </p>
<p>I’m so confused and lost in my pathway future now :(. Firstly, I’ve not had any idea my major will be. Secondly, it’s kinda late to apply for even CC when my American school hasn’t sent the transcript. I hate the school! and lastly, my mom wants me to attend to UVermont and then after a semester/ year, I apply to another college if I wish. I know my ability is not very strong for university and it’s dorm life is pretty complex.</p>
<p>I’m really thankful to any help your guys have and will provide me. :)</p>
<p>If your school only provides ONE transcript, you need to photocopy it in an official place that will stamp it as official (it could be your townhall). Then place it into an envelop and have the back of the envelop, where it’s sealed (closed) stamped also. Do this for every college and university you’re applying to. DO NOT send irreplaceable documents!!</p>
<p>What American grade did you complete?
Did you graduate with GCS’s or O’Levels? Take IB, A Levels?
Why does your mom insist on UVermont - does she realize that in the US system, it makes your transferring to UMichigan harder?
What’s wrong with the compromise idea of one year in a public high school with university dual enrollment?</p>
<p>Regarding community colleges, I would strongly recommend you attend a community college that has residence halls, especially Richard Bland if they still admit students because if you complete required classes with a requisite GPA you’re guaranteed admission to UVA or William&Mary.
I recommend this because of your age: trying to figure out rent, grocery shopping, cooking, utilities, all in a foreign language and foreign culture, is madness for a freshman starting out in a new country. It’s not recommended even for American 18 year olds, and it’s their native language and their culture!
Another issue is that few (if any) landlords will accept to rent to a minor tenant (it sounds like you’re not over 18). Living in an on-campus residence hall attached to the community college would save you from that issue.
You could also attend one of the PA branch campuses, if they still have space - I think Greater Allegheny still has space and has dorms, and it’s a guaranteed admission to Penn State University Park. But only about 200 students live on campus… and many go to Pittsburgh for the weekend. Altoona, Berks, and Harribsurg have dorms too. The Pitt branch campuses offer this, too.</p>
<p>Wow! Richard Bland does look like a very good option for the OP.</p>
<p>BTW, no guaranteed admission to UVa from RBC, but still to William&Mary, which is really not a bad deal at all considering that W&M has a 20% OOS acceptance rate.</p>
<p>For public universities, the system favors students who spent time at a community college in the state. Many public universities have agreements with community colleges. Essentially, they offer a second chance to someone who floundered in high school or was too poor to attend right after high school, but did a great job in community college. These in-state students have priority for admission. Then students from 4-year colleges compete for the remaining spots. It’s much harder to students who come from other types of schools, be they public flagships from another state or private colleges anywhere.
The situation’s different from private universities and colleges, but if you’re aiming for a public university, it’s easier to attend a community college that has a transfer agreement with that university (or several universities).
Prestige or reputation don’t play into it.
A problem with community colleges is that there’s no campus life since most aren’t residential; in addition, living on your own at your age and in a foreign country would add extra layers of difficulty. That’s why I said a residential community college may be a good compromise, as well as the Maine public school that has family housing an dual enrollment.</p>
<p>Agree that a residential CC is best. As for business, be aware that transferring in to Ross would be competitive as well, and likely not guaranteed (frankly, I think it’s unlikely or even impossible). Have you checked to see that those CC’s in MI have articulation agreements or guaranteed pathways to UMich? Ross in particular?</p>
<p>Few elite privates admit many transfers. Cornell (the public part) is an exception. They have agreements with a few CC’s. They may favor NYS residents, though. USC takes a lot of students from California CC’s with which they have articulation agreements. They would not care that you are international (as a private) and I actually rate them as highly as UMich and many elite privates because of their alumni network.</p>
<p>Frankly, Richard Bland or some residential CC in California that has guaranteed pathways to a UC or several (with chances at Cal, UCLA, or USC) in California makes much more sense than your other options.</p>
<p>Do you understand that Cornell’s undergraduate business school (Dyson AEM) is in their Agriculture college?</p>
<p>I know you can transfer in to AEM. I’m not even sure that you can transfer in to Ross. However, try to find out first if AEM favors NYS in-state residents or not.</p>