<p>I've visited 11 schools and out of those there are three that I would be happy attending. I'm posting because I'm concerned that applying to five schools (3 of which I'd be thrilled to attend) may get me in trouble when decisions are mailed. I'm also concerned that I'm overlooking some great schools! </p>
<p>I'm a white, gay (hey that has to help, right?), male with a 3.5 gpa from a Northeast private school (3.7 Freshman and Junior year, 3.1 Sophmore year due to medical problems). 30 ACT, good EC's (Varsity track, chorus, violin, community involvement, tech theater) and a pretty intense course load (plenty of electives, no AP's except for senior year). My schedule for next year is...
forensics (1 sem)
genetics (1 sem)
honors physics (2 sem)
intro to calc (2 sem)
AP bio (2 sem)
senior writing (1 sem)
contemporary literature (1 sem)
spanish 4 (2 sem)
US Govt and Politics (1 sem)
History of Latin America (1 sem)</p>
<p>The schools that I loved are Tufts, Whitman, and Lewis & Clark, and I will be applying to those as well as Trinity and Reed. I'm mainly interested in schools between 1,200 and 10,000 kids. Open minded schools are a must, and I'm interested in studying biochemistry! </p>
<p>So yeah, if anyone could help out I would GREATLY appreciate it!</p>
<p>I almost forgot... I've visited Trinity, Conn Coll, BU, Northeastern, Brandeis, Whitman, Tufts, Lewis & Clark, University of Washington, University of British Columbia, and Reed.</p>
<p>If your gpa and test scores stay as they are you should get into Lewis & Clark, but the other four on your list are iffy at best. (Assuming that Trinity is the CT school, the TX Trinity is less selective, but is less likely to be a choice of yours I suspect.) Reed might be doable if you interview well, but I would characterize it as a reach.</p>
<p>You need some less selective schools on your list. Here are a few to check out. . .Pitzer, University of Pittsburgh and St. Olaf.</p>
<p>I think the problem with this thread is that its difficult to convey my level of academic success. I've spoken to my guidance counselor numerous times due to my concerns about my GPA being less than college averages etc, and he has constantly reassured me that coming from the school that I do, my GPA will be viewed highly. </p>
<p>If you are at a private with a strong track record at the schools in question, your GPA will be viewed more positively. But the 30 ACT score will also be a factor. It's a very good score, but nothing that those reach schools will be excited about.</p>
<p>Regardless, Lewis & Clark is a fine school and if you are excited about the possibility of going there you can do whatever you want with the rest of your list. It's a great safety for you, in the true sense of the word.</p>
<p>University of Puget Sound & Willamette University are two other fine choices in the Pacific Northwest. Outside of the areas you've mentioned, you may want to consider Macalaster, Carleton, Davidson, Grinnell, Brown (!), University of San Francisco, and Pomona.</p>
<p>Yeah, Puget Sound and Willamette were recommended to me, unfortunately my mom and I were unable to visit due to time constraints. </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestions and the feedback, I appreciate the help. Reldm, I hope I didn't come off as defensive in my response. </p>
<p>Mark "Sometimes thinks my guidance counselor is crazy. My friends GPA is .1 points higher and was told to look at upenn, barnard, claremont and others"</p>
<p>The University of San Francisco has a very high gay population and is very tolerant and open. I have a friend that attends and loves it. I don't know if you want anything so open, but if you're interested, don't forget to check it out.</p>
<p>UPS and Willamette would certainly be matches (probably safeties) for you, so you may want to apply even if you haven't had time to visit. They are both charming and liberal (although not so liberal as L&C and Reed) LACs right by the water.</p>