<p>Hi all. Im also on the Cornell thread btw. Heres my question for College Search. If im apply to Cornell this fall, for most likely early decision, what other schools should be on my number 2, number 3---> number 10 slot. You know, like what schools should I also apply to that are like Cornell, in that im most likely majoring in Pre-Med. To help you out, here are schools that are already on my list:
1-Cornell
2- NYU
3- University of Rochester
4- Boston Univ.
5- Brandeis
6- Brown
7- Johns Hopkins
8- Lehigh
9- George Washington
10- Tufts</p>
<p>Is this a good list of schools to consider? Please tell me what to remove or add based on your knowledge of these schools and what would be right for me (considering dual interest in Pre-Med and Law related fields)</p>
<p>Well I like bigger schools, like Cornell, but Cornell is huge compared to many so lets say over 5000 undergrad? 10,000 ungrad? I like the city, but I live in NYC so im a little sick of it. I like the prospects of Boston. But Cornell is my number 1, and its in Ithaca, middle of nowhere compared to NYC, obviously. But yes, big school, diverse student body, located hopefully NEAR a city, but that one i can deal with if its not. Diverse curriculum with not just a focus on science or w.e but a broad range of things because i am a person with a broad set of interests (creative writing, history, politics, medicine, biology, psychology)</p>
<p>-3.9 GPA (94.0 cumulative unweighted)
-SAT's - unknown at the moment, taking them in June (what should be my goal for Cornell, and other schools that i listed?)
-Im taking 2 APs now (US Hist/Bio) and 2 SAT IIs in May (US Hist/Bio)
-Taking AP English and AP Physics B next year
-Im in Spanish Honors for 3 years, and Pre-Calc Honors for a year</p>
<p>Extracurriculars
-President/Founder of Young Democrats chapter at my school
-Chairman of Transp/Mass Comm Committee at NYC Model Congress
-Editor/Sci Advisor of school's Biology Journal (publication)
-Did 100 hrs of hospital volunteer work
-Currently researching epilepsy at a research hospital; going to publish a journal dissertation to be submitted to several competitions like Intel Science and Siemens-Westinghouse
-Conducted a cancer fundraising campaign at school
-Member of Arista and Archon
-Member of Amnesty International</p>
<p>Awards/Nominations
-Nominated on various writing contests- Poetry and Essay Contests Nationally
-Invited to National Student Leadership Conference
-Invited to National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
-National Honor Roll
-Whos Who Among HS Students</p>
<p>My combined interest in Medicine and Politics have been stated as a unique combo which i can use to my benefit for my college app essay or something of that sort. </p>
<p>Hey- you're like my d- She was born in B'klyn and is now at Cornell. Anyway without your stats, it's hard to judge. But please-please add a "safety school" or two. Think about SUNY Stony Brook (probably best SUNY for pre-med) Bing or Buffalo. The admissions process is a lot less stressful if you have a decent school "in the bag" My d had also applied to Rochester-Brown and Boston. Apply early to U of R. and follow-up with their admissions office if they will be having info sessions or will interview in NYC area. U of R loves kids who seem genuinely interested in the school. So try to have contact with admissions office.</p>
<p>Ok, then what can i easily get into then (safety), that are also GOOD schools, like Cornell or NYU. I was recommended Pittsburgh, but i dunno if thats right for me.</p>
<p>Maybe Pittsburg in and Lehigh out if you like large diverse populations. Pittsburg is pretty cool. We were there as daughter also applied to CMU. OK-- if you do apply to Pitts. and some SUNY's and Boston, you should be covered with safeties. Now you can concentrate on getting into Cornell. As you are NYS and interested in pre-med-psychology-biology etc. you need to figure out if you should apply to CALS (agri. & life science) or Human Ecolo. (I am assuming you want to save $ and go to one of the "state subsidized" colleges.) Also show your interest to Cornell. Visit the campus within the next few months. Take the tour for the specific college. Check the CALS and Human Ec. website to find out when you can tour. Also if you go in the fall, you can make arrangements through the Red Carpet society to spend the night in the dorm. I see you've been on the Cornell thread so those kids can give you better info. Anyway-Good Luck. I'm off for a few days to look at colleges for d # 2. So I won't be around to put my 2cents in-but I'm sure you'll get good advice from others.</p>
<p>Cornell is a great ED. Its easier to get into than its peers early so that should be a boost. I think your list will be very dependant on your SAT scores. Also, is a 94 average top 5%, 10%, unranked private, etc? These are all critical factors. If you are near the top of your class and your SAT is 2200+, you are a shoe in. You probably need to shoot for at least a 2000-2050 though at the absolute lowest. I think right now its a little difficult to tell.</p>
<p>I think if you get top stats, you are a strong candidate. I would look into adding a couple more top schools such as Dartmouth and Penn (both are awesome, read up on them). Slightly easier would be Northwestern, WashU. Then Emory as a matchy type school.</p>
<p>Well, Ive done heavy research already and ive compiled this list over the course of several months. Dartmouth, i just dont like, i dunt know, i just dont. :) Penn, is VERY competitive and i dont have a chance there, so why waste time applying. And as i said, im confining my search to New England, Mid-Atlantic so Northwestern/WashU are out. If WashU was near here, id definately go there. Oh well. Cornell is still my number 1. BTW, ive done extensive research over the past 6 months, so im pretty knowledgable about where i would want to go, and what schools are good. BUT, i want advice from people who already went through this stroke-provoking process :) </p>
<p>Oh and my 94 avg is SSOOOO competitive at my school. My school is ranked top 3 in New York City so im 62/748 which is around top 8%. Its tough to be in top top at my school. So it sucks. And i go to a public school.</p>
<p>That helps. I think you pretty much have most schools that you like in the area, maybe add Georgetown as a great mid-atlantic college. Other than that I think you have good list to start narrowing down. Dartmouth might be too much of a reach (same as Penn) but be sure why you dont like it. It has the most tightknit and spirited college community out there with an awesome social life + amazing academics. Its also a great government program and awesome pre-med placement. I know, I went there : ) after transferring from Columbia. </p>
<p>Make sure you like BU/ NYU. They are a totally urban experience. Not the typical college environment at all.</p>
<p>Should i completely discard all the liberal arts schools on my list, considering those that i have?
Liberal Arts schools on my list are:
-Vassar
-Colgate
-Union
-The triumvirate: Amherst, Swarthmore, and Williams (i am strongly considering to completely forget these from now on)
-Dickinson? I think this is a little too low for my standards, but i did a little research on Dickinson
Another school is Drexel.....though i heard the standards here a low too. (its not LA btw, i just thought id mention this is on my list too)</p>
<p>Honestly it depends on what kind of person you are. A person who will be happy at Vassar probably wont be at NYU. I personally strongly favor the liberal arts schools, they create a much more cohesive community, have amazing opportunities, and have a sense of place. Vassar is my favorite on that list. AWS might be a big reach, if you think G-town and Penn are out of your league (they are just as hard to get into). It will depend on your SAT scores. </p>
<p>Dickenson/ Drexel are way to low for you. Perhaps look into Hamilton as a more selective match.</p>