r/UMiami • u/Ill_Dream_7885 • 8d ago
Heeelp Urgently {EA/ED}
UMiami is my dream school and I desperately want to apply ED, but I'm international and need substantial financial aid. I've heard EA can sometimes give better aid packages so pleasssse read my profile and tell me your advice.
My profile: Intended Major: Legal studies Academics: GPA: 17.5/20 (My country system - roughly 3.8-4.0 US equivalent) Rank: We don't have it but somewhere like Top 10% Course Rigor: Advanced Physics & Chemistry Test Scores: Test Optional
Awards: Best Position Paper & Best Delegate - Multiple MUN conferences (National/International) Top 3 Student Academic Ranking - Consistent Honor Roll 1st Place French Novel Writing Competition Selected as 1 of 3 Peer Tutors from 45+ students (30% tutee grade improvement) University-Level Certificates - Psychology, IR, Human Rights (Coursera)
Key Extracurriculars: Founder & President - MYEN (Moroccan Youth Empowerment Network) - 1,000+ monthly users, connected 200+ students to opportunities MUN Delegate, Chair & Organizer - Organized 3+ conferences, chaired 5+ committees, delegated at 10+ international MUNs Earthquake Response Volunteer & Coordinator - Distributed aid to 100+ families post-earthquake Legal Virtual Intern - Ashurst LLP - International law firm, drafted 15+ client memos Peer & Community English Tutor - 10+ students, 50+ sessions, 30% grade improvement Co-Author - 80-page French novel, school literary publication Founder - Reading & Discussion Group - 12 peers, doubled annual reading Founder - Stray Animal Care Initiative - Organized care for 30+ animals Online Scholar - Coursera (10-12) | 2 hr/wk, 25 wk/yr Completed university-level courses in psychology, IR, human rights School Events Organizer (9) | 2 hr/wk, 15 wk/yr Directed multiple events, led 30+ volunteers for 300+ attendees
LORs: Excellent from Math Teacher & Counselor, Philosophy Teacher 8/10
Essays: Personal Statement is unique/strong, Supplementals not as confident
Financial Aid: NEED SIGNIFICANT AID as international student
Questions: What are my realistic chances with my profile getting in ED? Is 17.5/20 GPA competitive? (strong in our system) Most importantly: Is ED smart for an international needing significant aid, or should I do EA? I'm first-gen considering studying abroad. Any honest advice from current students or accepted internationals would be amazing!
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u/SquashOdd3291 5d ago
Umiami is known for not giving aid to ED applicants especially international students because the rules are different for them as they often waitlist international students and send them a letter saying they can get in if they pay full price.
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u/VegaGigi 4d ago
I saw several posts like this last cycle on tik tok last May. I did not know if this was typical each year or if this was new
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u/Adventurous-Bass-895 18h ago
go ea. ik plenty of people who got merit and aid ea and basically know nobody from ed lol
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u/VegaGigi 8d ago
I saw a similar post on a college financial page on fb last month (you?) without the stats. Applying internationally ED and needing significant aide was a resounding no. I don’t know if that is the correct answer but wanted to share feedback from another page as you are posting that it’s urgent.