A new plan of attack

Applying to College
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<p>I've come up with a new application strategy, and I was wondering if I'd be well advised to use it. I'm sending off summer apps to Ohio State, Pitt and LSU, and I am figuring (if I submit my transcript and SAT Scores by mid September) that I will hear back from them by November/Decemberish. In September I plan to submit my Reach Apps (Washington, Texas, Wisconsin), and in November the UC app. </p>

<p>I was wondering if I'd be well advised to base my one to three other apps on what I hear from Pitt and OSU, rather than applying ASAP.</p>

<p>For Example if I get into Pitt and Ohio State, I might apply to one or two of the following: UCLA, Michigan, New College of Florida, or Minnesota</p>

<p>If I get rejected at both I'd look at schools like FSU and Rutgers (which I was planning on applying to anyways) as well as Michigan State, Puget Sound, UMass and maybe a mid level UC.</p>

<p>If I get wait listed without getting accepted I consider schools like Colorado, UCSB, FSU and Rutgers.</p>

<p>Is this a well advised move or should I stick with the initial plan of applying to FSU and Rutgers ASAP?</p>

<p>(and yes I am aware out of state schools are expensive)</p>

<p>If it helps GPA: UW 3.48 (W 3.80), SAT 1820 (M 670 CR 560 W 590) and my EC's are very good, but not mind blowing.</p>

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<p>will you have time to do them later?</p>

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<p>As long as I get Pitt and OSU back by November/December I should be OK on Deadlines (not UCLA, UCSB or any other UC’s because the deadline in 11/30). As long as that assumption is correct I should be good with deadlines, the question is, is it sacraficing my shot?</p>

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<p>I’d suggest you apply now (as soon as applications are accepted - usually around 8/1) for Florida State as well. You are not a lock for FSU, so give yourself every chance.</p>

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<p>So does this Idea go out the window then?</p>

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<p>I’d suggest applying early to all schools that interest you. This would give you the best shot at admission. Consider, for FSU, summer session too.</p>