<p>Hey all. I have picked some schools and I'd like to know your input and any experiences, good/bad.</p>
<p>Senior in high school
3.4 GPA
1 College Spanish Class, 1 College Math Class
1 AP Spanish Class
1670/2400 SAT, Awaiting Spanish SAT Subject Test
Awaiting ACT
A lot of work experience and extracurriculars
A good essay</p>
<p>I'd like to major in international business, and maybe minor in spanish or italian.</p>
<p>I'll be applying to:</p>
<p>SUNY Binghamton - this would be my top choice but it is a bit of a reach for me.
SUNY New Paltz - the academics are good, I don't know if the atmosphere is right for me.
SUNY Albany - kind of my fallback
Temple University - i love the school, but it doesn't seem like the "college" experience.
Seton Hall University - i hear mixed reviews, but i have some sort of aid waiting for me...
University of Delaware - business is good, but that's all I know.</p>
<p>What do you guys think? What would make you choose one college over the other?
Thank you!</p>
<p>It seems kind of "loosely-knit" compared the others that i listed. I don't really know how to explain it... I love everything about it though, and I didn't get to see the dorms which is what i really wanted to do.</p>
<p>No, I'm going to tell you that your view of my school is misguided, and a crock of a four letter word that starts with 'S' and rhymes with 'spit'...</p>
<p>Dont waste your time arguing. Different people have different experiences and impressions. My D hated Duke. As in HATED it. She didnt apply. It happens. If its your impression and somebody gracefully and tactfully suggests that you may be mistaken or had a bad one time experience, then listen and be open minded. </p>
<p>Your school choices are wise. I like it a lot when a kid has a clear picture and its reasonable. I agree SUNY Binghamton is likely the best and of course its cost effective too. Next I would go with UDelaware. I know two kids who went there and loved it. Great job opportunities. </p>
<p>My view is that between Temple and Seton Hall its a tossup and really a matter of personal impressions and if its a "fit" for you socially, academically, and any other factors important to you. </p>
<p>Best of luck to you! When you get to college DONT BLOW it by partying. 90 percent of college drop outs occur not because they are not academically matched but because of partying and lifestyle oriented stuff, cant adjust to dorm life etc. </p>
<p>Hard work Pays HUGE dividends in college. Trust me on that.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice nocousin, and I can't party too much, I have epilepsy and can't drink.. But I still like to have fun :). Yea I'm thinking Temple over Seton Hall because a lot of people said they didn't like Seton Hall and that they were very strict.</p>
<p>Bballman: No I don't think so because before the second time I took it (the first time I had a 1520) I studied my *** of. 8 hours a week in class and on my own as well. I went up 150 points, but not significantly on the reading. I just took the ACT and I thhink that went better so we'll have to see. I should be getting my scores the 13th I believe.</p>
<p>TU Owl dude is confused and misread my comments. I wont even argue with him. But Temple and Seton Hall are tossups in my mind because its up to YOU to decide which you prefer. Seton Hall is Roman Catholic, but its not that strict. And besides, frankly a more strict campus means you will have less distractions and fewer annoyances, generally. But partying occurs even on dry campuses. I know someone at Furman and partying occurs there though alcohol is BANNED on campus. </p>
<p>Having fun is not synonymous with partying. Partying is highly over-rated and actually dangerous and VERY annoying...if you are studying, trying to get sleep before an examination and there is BLARING music down the hall, drunks puking in the bathrooms, and rowdy behavior..it gets real old REAL fast. Trust me. So dont be too quick to give the thumbs down on schools that enforce policies. </p>
<p>You have to visit a campus and get the feel for it. See if you fit in socially, academically and any other factor you are looking for. Its highly subjective. One person's dream is another person's nightmare. Vice versa. </p>
<p>I dont denigrate ANY school. Because EVERY school offers something good for somebody. The key is to seek balance between academics, social life, opportunities etc.</p>
<p>If Temple is your thing, great. Most people think Temple is a private college. Its not. Its a public university. So finances may factor into your decision.</p>
<p>Apply to ALL the schools on your list and see what they offer you. Visit the campuses and talk to kids in the cafeteria, in dorms, outside tossing a frisbie etc. </p>
<p>We went to WashU in St. Louis. We actually like St. Louis. WashU has a STUNNING campus. Its awesome. The programs are just KILLER. Admin and faculty were incredible and very, very nice. The students seemed okay...but almost all of them were frenetic and stressed and very, very INTENSE. A huge turnoff to my D. That was our impression. I offer that as an example of what happens when you visit a campus. Either you will be turned off and walk away, or you will say, "Hey, this is ME!" Love it and go there.</p>
<p>I think he is confused with all of our comments. Thank you for the advice and I definately will visit all of these schools, and I think I made pretty reasonable choices. Thanks again :)</p>