The Indian Thread #22 AKA Class of 2018 admissions

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 9:43am

Hey guys!
So I’m a US citizen; I was born, and mostly brought up there. I moved here around 4 years ago and now am in the 11th grade.

When are you guys submitting applications, etc?

I hope we can build on this post so that anyone who has general questions regarding Indians (US citizen or not) who want to get into US universities can gain some more knowledge (this includes me :P)

<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1346287-indian-thread-21-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1346287-indian-thread-21-a.html</a>

From anialways - <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1413006-all-new-applicants-process-timeline.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/1413006-all-new-applicants-process-timeline.html</a>

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 11:16am

Native US? If so, you’re having it easier. I’m also in 11th Grade. Team up maybe?

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 11:38am

I’m sorry, i didn’t really understand what you said. But yes, I’m a citizen of the US :)

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 11:40am

By the way, I wanted to add:

My friends in the US are actually going to visit the colleges of their choice, to see them. Do you guys think it’s a big deal?

Indiestudent · April 26, 2013, 11:57am

And yeah, you could use <a href=“http://www.collegeweeklive.com%5B/url%5D”>www.collegeweeklive.com</a> I use the same. Much more economical than visiting the univs. (But you’ll never get that feel of visiting the campus) Also, the timings for universities coming online are a little problematic (11:30 pm - 7:30 am IST)

Indiestudent · April 26, 2013, 12:00pm

Btw these are some more details about me.

Greetings,

Please chance me for the following colleges:

The University Of Texas, Austin, TX
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, CA
California State Polytechnic Institute, Pomona, CA
Florida Institute Of Technology, Melbourne, FL
California State University, Long Beach, CA
University Of Maryland, College Park, MD
Penn State University, University Park, PA
University Of Illinois At Urbana, Champaign, IL
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Georgia Institute Of Technology, Atlanta, GA
University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

My Profile :
Major which I’m planning to take up : Aerospace Engineering (Undergraduate)
Nationality : Indian
Location : Thiruvananthapuram, India
Current high school grade : Going to enter 12th grade next month
10th grade marks : 10 CGPA (CBSE) (Out of a possible 10)
11th grade exams conducted by school (very rigorous, with the main aim of helping students secure higher marks for 12th grade board conducted exams)
Our school does not rank, still I believe I might be among the top 8)
SAT Total : 1860
SAT Math : 720
SAT CR : 600
Sat Writing : 540 (Essay - 10/12)
Extra - Curriculars :

Participated in National Science Olympiad, National Cyber Olympiad, International Mathematics Olympiad, International English Olympiads. (securing ranks below 1000(national), 3000(international) and top 10 at school)

<ul>
<li>Winner of Sastra Pratibha (a competition held internationally in Indian schools.)</li>
<li>Consistently winning prizes in western music and poetry in competitions held at school. </li>
<li>Secured a grade of “Very Good” at The National Science Talent Search Examination</li>
<li>Was the Leader of the Home - science and Quiz clubs of our school.</li>
<li>Runner Up In the Bournvita Quiz competition held at our school.</li>
<li>Merit Scholar</li>
<li>Took part in Drama sessions, especially for the School Annual Day</li>
<li>Topper of the class in the Monthly Quiz held throughout 9th and 10th Grade</li>
<li>Actively participated in CCA. (Co - Curricular Activities) </li>
<li>Enjoy writing poetry (which is mostly published in the school magazine).</li>
<li>Winner at various Science Exhibitions held at the school.</li>
</ul>

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:)

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 12:29pm

Pretty good Indiestudent, but you gotta work on bringing up the SAT scores >2000. Just work on Writing, the other 2 are really competitive.

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 12:32pm

@SahilC That’s exactly what I meant! Being a citizen entitles you for the FASFA, while I have to rely on Fin Aid.

quiverfox · April 26, 2013, 12:59pm

Nice to see you guys get started Any help needed …just post here…If Im around …I’ll try to help answer those queries…:)

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 1:37pm

Wow, this is great guys! And good work indie! T

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 1:38pm

Great work indie!

And yeah, thanks Anish!

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 1:40pm

Sahil, what tests are you going to give?

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 2:01pm

Well, I’m giving my first SAT1 on May 4, but I’ve also registered for the June one just in case. (after that I will not have time due to ISC exams, which are equally important, and other engineering courses) I’ll also be taking SAT2 (MathII and Physics Subject tests) probably in october. Not sure if that’s a good time though.

You?

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 2:10pm

I’m about to register for the June Edition of the SAT I, and in May, I’ll be ready for AP Comp Sci A(Self Taught), and will give the SAT II(Math Level II, and Physics).
All in 2014. I’m still confused about the application procedure, and will visit American Center for this purpose.

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 2:16pm

Great. I haven’t done AP though.

Yep, I’m pretty confused about admission as well.
Where are you, Mumbai? Maybe the counsulate will have some more info?

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 3:07pm

Nah, I’m in Kolkata… Visit the USIEF Website for better info. I’m going to the USIEF Kolkata Center during the Summer Vacation which is just 2 weeks away.

anishbasu · April 26, 2013, 3:21pm

Here:
<a href=“https://www.educationusa.info/edusa_connects/[/url]”>https://www.educationusa.info/edusa_connects/</a>

Aj1410 · April 26, 2013, 6:01pm

Hey Guys! I was in a similar situation,and am now a sophomore in college. Feel free to ask me any questions!

SahilC · April 26, 2013, 9:45pm

Awesome! Which college are you in? And what made you decide to go to that one?

SahilC · April 27, 2013, 10:30am

To those of you guys who are in a university, what are your fees (if you don’t mind, of course), and did you get scholarship? How much? financial aid is pretty important to me.

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