Do I have chances anywhere? (US and Canada universities)

College Search & Lists
1

<p>Predicted grade = 30/42 (IB)
SAT Score = 1800
SAT ii scores=
math 2 = 710
bio E = 650
I am from Hong Kong/India
Living in Hong Kong
I will ask for financial aid as well
Should I take a gap year?</p>

2

<p>Getting financial aid with your current stats will be very tough. A gap year isn’t likely to help on that front.</p>

<p>How much can your family afford to spend?</p>

3

<p>My family can pay 25 K US $.
Do I have chances in Colorado college and Kenyon ?</p>

4

<p>They would both be reaches, enormous reaches with any financial aid.</p>

<p>I would focus on schools your family can afford. There are schools in the SUNY system, CSUs in CA, and other state universities doable for $25K, but LACs not so much.</p>

5

<p>Is it true that a good essay can increase my chances?</p>

6

<p>Unfortunately, expectations for international students will be much higher. The caliber of the international kids is so far above and beyond that you’re (very good and much above average) stats. I think your stats are good but there is an unfair double standard. You’ve done well. Apply where you can afford to go!</p>