<p>Since I’m not very familiar with American schools, those are actually the only American schools I’m planning to apply to. Well, maybe not CalTech, since I just recently learned that CalTech isn’t need-blind for internationals. Aren’t the only schools with good financial aid the most selective schools?</p>
<p>My safeties would probably be local universities that wouldn’t get me into a lot of debt upon graduation. </p>
<p>Why do you guys recommend senior year? I thought it’d be easier to get a good score in June since people are less prepared than in the fall. Besides, AP’s are in May so the material would be more fresh. </p>
<p>Never thought about ACT. What do you guys think about taking both SAT and ACT in June?</p>