International student--help me?

renh21
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:46:05 +0000

I am from the Philippines whose family migrated from the US to the Philippines. So, I would know where you are coming from.

Are you like the daughter or son of a wealthy senator/prominent businessman? I hope you realize that money is really important and I also hope that you do realize that these loans and debts are 100,000 dollars NOT 100,000 PESOS.

Take into consideration the conversion factor.

1$ = about 50 pesos

It would cost your family 5 000 000 PESOS for an education here in the US. Money doesn’t grow on trees. In addition, you should have taken advantage of the Ateneo education. A 2.5 @ Ateneo (despite its rigor and prestige in terms of Philippine education) is very unflattering.

If you really wanted a college education here in US, you should have taken your college education in the Philippines seriously and with full dedication.

Also, I know how you don’t need SAT or ACT in the Philippines but US needs them to properly evaluate you. You might have to take them.