<p>You won’t really be competing against US students…you’ll be competing against int’l students …and a smaller number are accepted. And, many int’ls can speak several languages.</p>
<p>Even with an excellent profile, your chances of acceptances are still small. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that other elites do consider home equity, so some will include that home equity if you apply/get accepted to those schools.</p>
<p>You might want to also apply to some schools that will give you large merit scholarships as back up schools.</p>
<p>BTW…did you put in your parents other assets/savings?</p>