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Hi everyone, need some honest advice.

I’m considering applying to Christ University, but I’m not sure if I should go ahead.

My profile:

• 77% in Grade 12

• Good extracurriculars (debates, public speaking, activities, etc.)

• I’m genuinely strong in interviews and communication

• But I’m pretty weak at entrance exams

The issue is that if I get called for the interview, travelling to Bengaluru would cost around ₹40,000 for me.

So I’m trying to figure out:

1. Is Christ worth applying to with my profile?

2. How much weight do they actually give to interviews vs entrance performance?

3. Would you spend ₹40k on the trip in my situation?

4. Anyone here got in with average academics but strong interviews/ECs?

Would appreciate honest opinions, especially from current students or applicants.

So this the mail I received:

Thank you for your patience and continued interest in Case Western Reserve University. At this time we do not yet know if we will be able to make additional offers of admission for Fall 2026. We will continue to monitor and will be in touch on or before June 15 with an update. We do have space remaining for students to start in the Spring 2027 semester. If you are interested in Spring 2027 admission to Case Western Reserve, please let us know. Indicating interest in spring will not impact your waitlist consideration for the fall, should additional space for fall become available. Please click a link below to provide us with an update to let us know where you stand: ► I wish to remain on the waitlist. Case Western Reserve University is my top choice. ► I am still interested in Case Western Reserve. Please keep me on the waitlist. ► I've made other plans. Please remove me from the waitlist and close my Case Western Reserve application file. We truly appreciate your continued interest. If you have any questions, always feel free to contact us in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at admission@case.edu.​

I have few questions

1. any international student getting accepted with a very high aid?
2. is The students with high need have less chance of getting off the waitlist?
3. is cwru worth 20k a year ( 80k in total money coming from the sale of asset )

please consider the context that I am an international student form india with a family income of 15k USD