How hard is to get in a college in the US?
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Well, I went into the University of California system, and I got accepted to UC Davis in aeronautical engineering.  I had around a 3.5 GPA.  I also got accepted to UC Santa Cruz and UC Riverside in computer science.\n\nIt's easier to get into a good school by going into a less popular major.  You can try to transfer out of that major later if you really don't like it, but no guarantees.  Computer science was a very popular major when I applied 5 years ago, and aeronautical engineering was not very popular.  I applied to UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, but they didn't accept me for computer science.\n\nIt really depends on which major you choose and your grades.  3.0 is probably not good enough to get into a really good schools like MIT, the Ivy League, etc. regardless which major you choose.  \n\nCheck the average GPA that the college accepts.  Kids who get accepted to UCLA have near a 4.0.  UC Merced will take almost anyone since they are the newest school in the UC system.
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well i know about an SAT exam, if that's what your looking for then its a test you need to take in order to get into college in the USA. it includes a verbal section and a mathematics section thers also a writing assignment.\nanyway you can find out more at petersons.com\ngood luck.
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You should have a pretty decent chance, assuming your SAT/ACT scores are good and you've taken some AP/IB classes.\n\nThat said, showing interest in a school is great but you should never act like that college is your only option; colleges don't like to admit people they perceive as desperate.  Mailing list sign-ups count for almost nothing (if I could get accepted for everybody's mailing list that I'm on, I could probably attend over half the universities and colleges in America) and really, interviews are the only concrete way to show significant interest (and they also can gauge your personality and interests).
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Don't litsen to what most people say. To get into an Ivy you need to study hard, true, but not necessarly have 4.0 GPA. Take my case in consideration, with a 3.8 I got into MIT (which is an elite college) but I had great extra-curriculars, a very strong high school curriculum, great recommendations, did an awesome interview, etc. etc. Admission to Ivy's and Elite Colleges is based on the whole picture of yourself, not only on GPA and SAT Scores.\n\nAnd don't hear to what they say about money, if you get into an Ivy, you'll be able to afford it even if your parents don't have a penny for your education. Ofter, colleges with the higher costs, are the one with more money to give in financial aid.\n\nAnd about the guys/girl stuff. It just depend where you are going to apply to. If you apply to an Engineering school, it will be easier for a girl to get in. If you apply to a non-engineering or technology school, it will be easier being a guy. That's just a general rule.
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Looks like you can get on the computer. If you want to go to college, you just have to find that college's website (use any of the search websites online) and: download the application, submit an email or request for them to send you an application, or get their phone number and call.\n\nAbout the money: colleges and US federal government offers scholarships and financial aid. Once you decided on a college, ask them about these aids. They can direct you to the right people and they can guide you on what forms to complete and if you are eligible.\n\nBest wishes.
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Trust me, compared to many American kids your already way ahead of the curve. Now for your questions. \n1) No, Egnlish & Chinese is enough. Some Americans can't even speak their on language very well.\n2) Math? Algebra, Calculus, maybe Statistics. Those will do for most majors.\n\n3)You will have to ask a school official.\n\n4) No, not required.\n\nI wish you well, Princeton is one of the top Schools in the US. Many will apply and don't get in. Have a second or third choice you would also like to attend. While quite long trip for you, a campus visit is aways a good thing in making your selection of schools. It lets you see the place beyond the advertising flyers. My Self, I always had dreams of going to the US Naval Academy. I settled instead on Temple University. Good choice? In the long run yes. I lacked some of the academic skills to perform at a high stress place like USNA. However, I would have liked the end result if I had made it.
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Depends on what college/university you want to go to.\n\nCommunity colleges and Junior colleges are easier to get into.  I would suggest you go to the websites of the colleges/universities that you are interested in and see what their requirements are.\n\nAlthough your GPA is important, your SAT score is also important, along with your extracuricular activities and community service.\n\nMy son just got into a top 10 private university for the fall.  His GPA was 5.81 out of 6, but he had a high SAT score and wrote a great essay with his application.
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There are many ways to get into college and get help. There are funds and scholarships. Since you are native american your heritage can play a big role on a scholarship.Having good grades is a must. If you have bad grades like c,d or f it will hurt you chances.Working hard and showing it makes a college look at you. If you had trouble as a freshamn and your grades increased gradually over time then a college will see hard worker and consider you more than if you were a person who had great grades.Also look on the internet and ask your local school counsilor and never give up.
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If you didn't come from a college prep high school a bigger university may just wash you out.  Many bigger schools have a 70% drop out rate.  You may need the time in community college just to get up to speed if your high school did not prepare you.  It is not about the school, it is about you.
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you first need to apply to the school and get accepted before filling out any student loan papers. Once your accepted you also need to have gotten your visa, green card, or whatever or be in the process of getting it. Then apply for student loans and aid. It shouldn't be hard.
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It depends how good you're at foreign languages. Although, as for the average person--I'd say it's pretty hard.
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Yeah u can get in to college . A 3.0 is really good my friend. I understand what you are going through..\n\n   Then www.gradschool.com is a good source
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requirements for entering universities differ for each country and each school. The best way to find out what you need to do to get into any particular college or university is to look that specific school up and then ask about requirements
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college is a struggle. u have pressure to pass ur classes and also pay to go to school. im a double bio and psyc major and i have been in college for two years now.
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It can be hard really. I've done it though. \n\nhttp://apps.collegeboard.com/search/adv_...\n\nThis is the SAT page. Lets you search by different criteria, incl Fin Aid. Really easy to work with, very useful. I chose the colleges I applied to using it and 3 of 10 offered full scholarships. \nIt might be useful to know that there are two types of scholarships - academic award based and need based. First see which are available to you - need based are almost always only available to Americans. \nBR
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College is not harder, it's just more freeform.  Instead of focusing your whole time just trying to make grades, homework, and exams, you're pretty much on your own.  Instead of having 'getting into college X' by taking courses A, B, C in a set path, you choose your courses and your direction in life.  Instead of having a counselor plan everything out for you, you must find inner motivation to succeed and find your place in life.  It's more job oriented and you'll meet people with different tastes, backgrounds, and cultures than your old neighborhood.\n\nWhy might this be harder you ask?\nBluntly put, it's your LAST CHANCE to make mistakes and use some trial and error, because after this you're getting sent to the REAL WORLD.\n\nWhat classes you take doesn't change much, if you go to a good college you'll be challenged regardless.
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Well, it greatly depends on the country.  First off, its much easyer if you already have a BA.  Second, getting in isn't as hard as surviving once you're here.  I've been at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland for the last year and I'm trying to get into a medical program but since I'm not Swiss and its free, I'm not allowed.  So it even depends on what you want to study (although a university for which you pay to go to its more about the money).  Then of course there's the language.  Unless you're studying science or business at a masters level you'll be expected to follow courses and do assignment/presentation is the home language, unless its an international university that makes a point of doing everything in english.  So theres lots to think about, a good first step is narrowing down your selection of countries and universities, from there I'd check and see how you can survive when you're there, can you work there while you study if you're not getting money from family or private loans? (another heads up, if the university doesnt have a US department of education school code you can't get US financial aid).  Once you've narrowed it down a bit contact the universities international student aid office and ask as many questions as you can think of that you'll need to have answered before you dive in.  Good luck.