@cptofthehouse for sure. I’m going to apply to schools like Rutgers and TCNJ. As of right now, TCNJ is my “target” school, so to speak. Outside of NJ schools, I’m looking to apply to Drexel as well. Affordability wise, Drexel is expensive, but I’ll have to see what they give me aid wise if I do get admitted. Northwestern is definitely my reach school, not my target school. Though, notable Northwestern alumni work for ESPN and the sports industry, such as Michael Wilbon and Michael Greenberg. With the work I have been able to do as a community college student covering the NBA, is something that I believe a lot of students in 4-year aren’t doing. I’m not trying to toot my horn here, but these are the words my advisor has said to me as well. This is reason why I think schools like Northwestern and Columbia, who have strong journalism programs, might take a chance on me. But, they’re both crapshoots. No one is for sure going to be admitted even if they have stellar grades or great ECs.