<p>I'm a Junior. My GPA is about 3.1. I haven't gotten any SAT scores back yet. I also am an accomplished writer. (I'm a finalist in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition and I was published in the Claremont Review.) I want a non-traditional schools near Westchester, NY, so I'm also looking at Eugene Lang and Sarah Lawrence. How about those? Suny New Paltz and Suny Purchase? Please comment!</p>
<p>These are the stats for SUNY New Paltz:</p>
<p>“For the fall 2009 entering class the mean SAT was 1170 (CR & M) and the mean ACT score was 26.” “We look for a range of an 87-93 high school average.”</p>
<p>It’s a great school that sounds like it has what you’re looking for in a school - great Creative Writing/English dept. and non-traditional atmosphere.</p>
<p>Oh, then New Paltz sounds great, and it won’t break my parent’s budget! Thanks so much!</p>
<p>Your welcome. My son transferred there so if you have any questions about the school please feel free to ask me. Yup, the price is right too!</p>
<p>Thank you, although a close friend goes there and loves it! Believe me, my parents would love nothing better than paying for a state school. Thanks again!</p>