What college should i be looking at?

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I would be thankful if you can give me a hint of what college I will be able to get in at. I’m going to major in economics(maybe double major with mathematics, philosophy or arabic) and seek a need-blind school with emphasis on academics.</p>

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<li>Sophomore in Danish high school - will be changing to a full IB diploma from next year</li>
<li>I will have math HL, English HL, Danish HL, Business management SL, Biology SL and<br>
French SL or Geography SL</li>
<li>Exchange student last year in America</li>
<li>Speaks English and Danish fluently, have had French since 7th grade</li>
<li>4.0 GPA</li>
<li>Will get great recs</li>
<li>2200 SAT - havent taken it yet, but 2200 is realistic</li>
<li>Founder of a debate club with national politicians visiting the club</li>
<li>Homework tutor in one of Denmarks most troubled ghettos</li>
<li>Former elite fencer: did tournaments throughout Northern Europe and 2 training camps in Boston</li>
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<p>I’m really passionate about these activities and enjoy them so much. Through the debate I have seen many people foster passion for debate and political involvement which is so amazing to see. I enjoy tutoring and (hopefully) creating a passion for learning and academics that will (hopefully) end up in those students going to college and getting themselves well off.</p>

<p>I am going to major in economics in college. The subject is purely amazing and I am certain how much I will enjoy studying it. I just can’t wait to be studying it at college level! I’m reading many books in the subject in my spare time and find it ever more fascinating and complex the further I get.</p>

<p>I’m afraid not having pages and pages of extra curriculars, like many top US candidates will make me a weak applicant.</p>

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<li>Which colleges should I go for, with a 4.0 GPA and around 2200 SAT score?</li>
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<p>Hope you can help!</p>

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<p>I believe there’s an international student forum here somewhere, better advice will be there.</p>

<p>Anyways, some quick ppics would be UM-Twin Cities, McGill, and U Toronto for a guaranteed reasonably-priced college.</p>

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<p>How would I improve my profile so that I can go to better colleges, preferably in the US?</p>

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<p>I think your profile is fine. You might focus on what size school you prefer; whether you prefer an urban, suburban or rural school; and which part of the US you prefer–remember that the country is 3000 miles wide, with huge diferences in climate, etc.</p>

<p>You also referred to a “need-blind” school. The international forum would be the best source of advice for which US schools grant aid to international students in sizable amounts.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>You should see if Alexandre will post on your thread. He is a moderator on CC. He was an international student at Michigan from UAE and knows a lot about economics programs and probably would be familiar with Near Eastern studies programs. I don’t know how financial aid works for international students.</p>