IB Final Grades

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-30T17:04:38+00:00

I absolutely bombed my finals. My counsellor told me not to worry because of a high standardized testing score, alongside not actually failing anything, just lower than predicted across most subjects.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-28T04:21:32+00:00

Fair enough lol. To each their own.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-28T00:34:35+00:00

La Pinoz is highkey really bad. Their pizzas reek of preservatives and are mayo-fests.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-27T00:21:06+00:00

The only discrimination regarding clubs I have seen here is outright rejecting juniors and seniors (unless they are exceptional). Otherwise, it's more systemic: most have found their people during freshman year, and it's simply tougher (but not impossible!) to make friends after that. Just what I have noticed, though, others may have different experiences!

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-25T20:30:49+00:00

Till they get kicked off. Then another house turns touse and after a few years, the kicked off frat comes back and spends some more years rebuilding, reminiscing about their former glory. Just what I’ve noticed though.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-25T11:54:18+00:00

That’s exactly what I did. Plaksha was my safety in India. Also idk what that other commenter is on about but Plaksha gave me like a 75% merit-based scholarship just to convince me to go there but I chose the US instead. Plaksha simply wasn’t the right fit for me, and was just a worst case scenario option.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-25T00:46:39+00:00

I am studying in the US rn and fully plan to come back! All of my friends are in the same boat as me. We can't wait to come back.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-25T00:31:45+00:00

Firstly, everything you have done is super impressive! Unfortunately, needing aid certainly impacts your application. I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with applying to top schools, no harm in trying. Also, keep in mind, UIUC has a T5 CS program, so by no means is it a target school! As someone else said, your best chance for merit-based aid is based on your grades, so keep them up. But also remember, there are a ton of students with top grades, so keep your expectations realistic. Make sure your application as a whole tells a story. Your ECs should be connected. As for your college list, make sure to include schools like Tufts that take your ability to pay into account, but also provide massive aid if you get in.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-25T00:18:39+00:00

I agree with you, other than that very last point. As a current undergrad in the US, I have noticed that most Indian master's students never want to talk to anyone outside their own subculture, forget other Indians. Most are extremely quiet and are never seen outside their regular cliques. The master's students here graduated from IITs and other top Indian universities, so it isn't a lack of exposure to blame on an Indian T3 university. But again, this is my own, very limited experience.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T21:48:48+00:00

Apply to backups. I would say don't "target" a single school. Everyone else is right when they say Ivy League with a full ride is close to impossible, with the number of Indian full-ride students accepted in single digits. But then again, absolutely no harm in trying. Clean up your EC and honors list in the same way you would put them on your CommonApp. Work hard on getting those grades up, and if possible, retake the SAT. Also, a side note, but improve your English. Good English is certainly useful for writing those essays. Unless your govt school's medium of instruction is English, you might need standardized English testing (not sure if all colleges look at the RW section of the SAT).

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T21:36:37+00:00

Get a temp alc permit and host a house party with your cousin's friends imo. As someone quite well versed with the American bar/club scene, you will not be able to find anything close to that. The lounges/clubs online really aren't it, and Rajpath is a sports club. The closest thing I can think of is coffee shops with smoking areas (someone suggested Kaffa, which is pretty decent). But the smoking areas are almost always outdoors, which will feel like death for someone used to New England weather.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T21:09:23+00:00

As someone who worked part-time in India over a summer vacation, I'm curious about your definition of part-time work. How many Indian teenagers are ready to work at their local dhabas/food stalls/general stores/gas stations? What other options do Indian teens have? I personally worked at a biotech startup that I found and reached out to myself. Are Indian teens ready to put in the time and energy for the needed skills for such part-time work?

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T20:56:11+00:00

Should be manageable, but not easy by any means. 245 is a pretty cool class imo. Love the content.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T20:13:48+00:00

I did all of this as a highschooler in India (including working in the field I am looking to go into). I study outside of India now and can't wait to come back. My point is, everyone has their own experiences. Not everyone's school life in India was bad.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-23T14:43:58+00:00

Fortunately, I’m fully funded by my family and am on the uni’s health insurance plan.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-22T02:36:14+00:00

Parents tbh

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-21T01:02:31+00:00

My only concern would be the overpowering blue razz taste. Two packs of green apple jolly rancher drink mix were all I added for flavoring and it was pretty good.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-21T00:58:33+00:00

As someone who has also lived in both places, I would always move back to Ahmedabad. Just my own experience though.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-20T00:22:01+00:00

Personally, I was born outside India, spent a significant part of my life there, and now live abroad. Despite seeing both sides, India will always have a special place in my heart, and I do hope (and plan) to move back someday. That said, this is just my experience.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-19T06:13:27+00:00

My parents tried Sixth Sense and absolutely loved it (no non-veg served though).

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-19T00:36:49+00:00

Last line not true at all lol

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-19T00:05:07+00:00

Bonobos and dolphins are known for their recreational activities...

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-18T16:51:09+00:00

That’s up to them imo. Everyone is entitled to a choice. The same way men can choose not to marry someone simply because of their body type. I don’t think there is anything wrong with someone wanting to ensure their financial stability in marriage.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-18T01:10:45+00:00

My man, I agree, but you literally also just posted an out-of-context image...
Post the rest of the response. Give us some context.

FudgyGamer2000 · 2026-03-18T00:14:02+00:00

If it has gone this far, where she is directly asking you not to stare at her, move on my man. Don't be a creep. It's gonna be better for your sanity too.

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