For context, I am a student who wishes to study internationally in the USA, but I am not aware of what are the ECs or other stuff that can grant me a spot in those schools. It’s still early and I want to try my best to start now.
Hello! I am just curious on what grade do people start applying for universities in the US? And if possible,..usually what month? Thank you
For context: I am currently a starting junior in high school who wants to apply for CSS profile for financial aid. ++ I want to start college after I graduate which is 2028.
I am an international student in need of financial aid. I want to apply to NYU, but I heard that it doesn’t grant financial aid a lot of immigrants. Does anyone have a list of potential schools in New York that can support international students? :]] Thank you…
Bonus question: my school doesn’t offer AP classes. What should I do if I want to apply to a top school since I am very aware that APs can help a lot?
I’m from the Philippines
Academics:
GPA (converted from my grades): 4.0
SAT score: haven’t taken yet
Honors: Consistent merit awardee throughout high school
Rank: Top 10
Leadership: Class Secretary for 5 consecutive years
OTHERS:
-Champion of my school’s poetry contest in Filipino
-Most innovative business proposal for my school’s feasibility contest
-Participated in 7 mathematics related competitions from 9th-10th grade (even qualified internationally)
-Participated in CPR training
- participated in a cross cultural activity from high schoolers from New Jersey
CLUBS/ EXTRACURRICULAR
-dance program
-theatre
-swimming club
CAMPS/ ACTIVITIES
- School’s leadership camp 2026
- School’s math & sci camp 2026
- joined my school’s religious ministry
- joined a religious youth ministry
- assistant literary editor for my school’s journal
VOLUNTEERISM/OUTREACH
**-**raised around ₱18,000 in 1 day for my batch’s fundraiser as head of food production
-raised around ₱22,000 in 1 day for my business for practicum
-Surprise visit to the orphans
- Surprise visit to the Ssps sisters and SVD priests
-Fed the homeless
Universities I want to try out:
Top 1: NYU
- hardvard, cornell, ucla, and princeton
Pleaseee help out :]]