How can I have an actual chance (please enter)

Gumbymom
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:27:27 +0000

OP, as stated by many posters, you are competitive and qualified applicant so far, but you still have 2 1/2 years before applications are due and many things can change. You are on the right track but you are also targeting very selective schools. Also you mention you are looking for financial aid. You should strike the UC’s off the list since they offer little to no financial aid to OOS/International students. Expect to pay $60K/year to attend not including travel expenses.

Right now focus on your EC’s and doing well in school. Prepare for the standardized tests and spend the next 2 years researching US schools that will be affordable. Also make sure you have some backup schools you would be willing to attend in your home country or consider Canadian/UK or other European schools.

Best of luck, stay off CC until Junior year and enjoy being a HS student.