Don't know where I can apply?

College Search & Lists
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<p>I’m meeting with my college counsellor this Sunday, and he wants me to draw up a tentative list of colleges I’m looking at. But I don’t know what’s within my reach and not. I have to come up with about 12 names. I’m wondering if you guys can give me any suggestions, then accordingly I’ll check them out before I meet my counsellor. Just want an idea of a good college with the grades I get :</p>

<p>~11th grade

  • Subjects & Scores (overall)
  1. English (Lit & Lang) A-
  2. Psychology A
  3. Sociology A-
  4. Economics A-
  5. Art A
  • 3.7something GPA (unweighted)
  • 83% in first semester
  • 77% in second semester
  • 80% overall 11th grade
  • Haven’t got to grade 12 yet</p>

<p>~SAT
Haven’t taken any of the tests yet, but this is the plan:

  • SAT I in May 2012. Estimated 2050+
  • SAT II English Literature in Jan 2012 (in a few days!). Estimated 720
  • SAT II World History in June 2012. Estimated 750+
  • SAT II Bio (M) in June 2012. Estimated 690+</p>

<p>~AP
Taking AP courses in Senior year, therefore grades will not be able to get sent, only mock exam grades by counsellor will be able to get sent.

  • English Literature AP (Expected 4)
  • English Language AP (Expected 4)
  • Psychology AP (Expected 5)
  • Art History AP (Expected 4)</p>

<p>~ECs

  • writer and production member of youth political magazine
  • writer of school magazine
  • writer of school newspaper
  • interned with graphic design company for two summers
  • interned with a designer for a summer
  • MUN press
  • an art, fashion, culture blog
  • dramatics/theatre - production, sets, costume design</p>

<p>~Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer at Akanksha Foundation, a center for underprivileged children for two months
  • Initiated an art and fashion auction to raise money for children of the Akanksha Foundation
  • Volunteer CCDT, an organization helping children of sex workers
  • Volunteer at Seva Sadan, an organization that helps women subjected to domestic violence</p>

<p>~Also sending in an arts supplement of about 8-10 works of my favorite art</p>

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<p>What is you projected major?</p>

<p>How much can your family pay each year?</p>

<p>Are you an international student?</p>

<p>Is this counselor from your school or is it a private counselor?</p>

<p>If this is a private counselor, how much experience does he/she have with students from your school, and with the colleges/universities that your family would like you to go to?</p>

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<p>If you are serous about design and/or theatre tech, does the counselor have experience placing students in design programs and/or theater conservatory programs?</p>

<p>Not on everyone’s radar for tech/design: Columbia College in Chicago.</p>

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<p>Projected major: As of now, either Sociology, Womens Studies or English
The money part is fine, I’m an only child, my parents have saved up
Yes international student - India
School counsellor</p>

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<p>None of us here know enough about international admissions to be able to predict your chances anywhere. If your school often has students apply to colleges and universities in the US, then your own counselor will be the best to advise youon your options. If you are the first from your school, you should also read through the information at EducationUSA.state.gov and chat with the advisors at the center closest to where you live.</p>

<p>Are you female, or just interested in Women’ Studies? If you are female, take a look at the women’s colleges.</p>

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<p>What 12 schools are you currently considering? Are these are schools that your class-mates in prior years have had some success in getting admitted to? And enjoyed attending?</p>

<p>It’s hard to evaluate someone who doesn’t have actual scores yet. Estimates and actuals can show quite wide variation. </p>

<p>Also, you might want to double check with your parents whether or not you are going to apply for financial aid since it has a significant impact on your chances: Without financial aid, most schools in the US cost around $45,000 each year for four years. Have they saved that much?</p>