<p>Hello guys; I'm trying to find a school which has the above qualities, practical meaning I have a somewhat decent shot of being accepted. I'm looking to major in creative writing and (if all is well) shoot for a double major in either english lit or linguistics. I'd be willing to go anywhere really to study.</p>
<p>My stats are as follows:</p>
<p>sat- 730 math, 660 cr, 710 writing- 2100
I will take it once more next year and aim for at least a 2200-2250.
I wish I could switch my math and reading score >.<</p>
<p>gpa-freshman and sophomore: like a 90 avg- the only way I could explain this is that I was, well, freshman and sophomoric
junior:like a 107, while in the IB program. I'm taking all the necessary courses but two additional ones that aren't needed the diploma</p>
<p>My school doesn't rank but I'm probably in the top10%.</p>
<p>As for ECs, they're relatively low:
Quiz Bowl-jeopardy-like trivia club: 2yrs (junior and senior)
I am a published political writer in Newsday, a NY newspaper.
I will try to write short stories this summer, possibly get them published.</p>
<p>Also, I will be attending the columbia university summer program's creative writing course this summer.</p>
<p>I appreciate any comments or recommendations; it's been on my mind for months and I am a bit puzzled, really not sure where to go, or even look.
As for ivies, I don't think I have a realistic shot at any of them, but I will still apply to columbia, because it's a bit of a dream school for me.</p>
<p>Check our Vassar, Reed and Wesleyan.</p>
<p>Kenyon and Denison in Ohio.</p>
<p>Universities -- JHU, Cornell, UVa. All three have excellent creative writing programs, believe it or not.</p>
<p>LACs -- Carleton, Grinnell, Middlebury</p>
<p>I think you should definitely try for Columbia Journalism. That would be a reach--but it generally is for everyone, so don't put it under the practical category.
I think another reach for you would be Brown. Brown is a very intellectually strong environment with many people who enjoy politics, writing, the arts, etc. I think you would like it.</p>
<p>As for more practical suggestions, but still hard to get into I would suggest: Wellesly, Vassar, Tufts and NYU.</p>
<p>Thank you all so much; I'm going to look into all of these schools.</p>
<p>Johns Hopkin's Creative Writing or Writings Seminars major is highly ranked, among the top 3 in the nation believe it or not. Look into that program. Its always being touted around campus as having renown professors and having a strong faculty base.</p>
<p>Oberlin sounds like it would be a good match - we've got an outstanding creative writing program, although no linguistics.</p>
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<p>Just a note: Columbia journalism school is a graduate program. There is no undergraduate journalism degree at Columbia.</p>
<p>Skidmore has an excellent creative writing program.</p>
<p>I would check out Carnegie Mellon for a non-LAC. </p>
<p>"The Department's Creative Writing Program is recognized as one of the best in the country. Its programs in technical and professional writing—which were among the first in the country—still rank among the best, and its Ph.D. program in rhetoric is one of the best known and most successful in the country. "</p>
<p>Carnegie</a> Mellon Press Release: March 8, 2004</p>
<p>Also for journalism, Northwestern is amazing.</p>
<p>Northwestern and Columbia would be good reaches to go for (they're reaches for everyone, after all).</p>
<p>Yes, I've heard good things about Carnegie Mellon and Northwestern.</p>
<p>I don't mind EDing to Columbia; I made sure my app will be ready by then.</p>
<p>William & Mary would be a good match.</p>