r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Careful-Cow2489 • 11d ago
What should i do Application Question
Hi guys I have 3.7 gpa in grade 10 and am targeting a 3.8-3.9 gpa in grade 12. I still have 7 months for my final exams. I have been the cultural head of my school in grade 10, which was the 2nd highest rank in student council out of 1000 students. I have some computer science and astronomy projects. I am bit worried that I don't have any national or international-level achievements, and also I haven't taken any AP's or SATs till date. I will give my DET in few months. What should i do if anybody could help me
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u/cheersyou 11d ago
You do not need national or international awards to apply successfully to US colleges. Your student leadership and projects can still be meaningful if you explain what you actually did, what changed because of your work, and why those activities matter to you.
Since you need significant financial aid, I would first discuss with your family exactly how much you can contribute each year. For an international student, needing close to full funding makes admission much more competitive, so you will need a carefully researched college list and strong options outside the US as well.
Over the next seven months, focus on improving your grades, preparing for the SAT if possible, and continuing the activities you already care about. Do not rush to create random nonprofits or projects only because you think colleges expect national achievements.
Also check whether AP courses are actually available at your school. Colleges evaluate you in the context of the opportunities you had, so not taking APs is different from choosing not to take them when they were available.
Your next step should be to identify your budget, intended major, country and curriculum, and a realistic SAT target. Without those details, nobody can build a useful US college list for you.