Suggestions for low GPA international student

DadTwoGirls
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:51:30 +0000

dp234:

international student
GPA of 3.66
EFC is about 8k/yr

International students applying to the very top universities in the US tend to be very strong. A GPA of 3.66 is quite good. However, it is lower than the typical GPA for international students applying to the very top universities in the US, or to any university in the US that gives full financial aid for international students.

Your problem is not getting accepted to a very good university in the US. Your problem is getting accepted with enough financial aid so that you can afford to attend.

How does your GPA compare with other students from your high school and from your country? Is there any chance that your GPA would be close to the top in your high school? GPA scales vary considerably between countries, and admissions at top US schools seems to understand this quite well.

What country are you from? Do you have good and affordable safeties in your home country?