<p>I agree; you are.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who has been posting and giving me information on this topic. Some of you have mentioned some very nice schools; however, I really don't think I can get into some of them. My stats, as I posted originally are still the same; given this, does anyone think I can make into Middlebury or schools of that caliber with my stats. I mean, I am valedictorian, but my SAT of 2000 (projected 2100 soon) and my "ok" EC's I don't think will make stand out. I might just look like another fish in the sea. </p>
<p>Need-blind schools are very important. My family does not have a lot of money. Essentially, my mother will not be able to put forth anything for college. (Would this be a hook in some weird way; such as "economic diversity?")</p>
<p>Cross off Macalester then; they're definitely not need-blind. And upper-tier publics rarely give good aid to OOS students. </p>
<p>The Ivies will generally pay so that anyone who gets in can go, so Dartmouth might be good in that regard. </p>
<p>Then slightly lower tier state schools might try to win you over with merit money to raise their averages. Perhaps Humbolt or even Arizona could be options, both which have been mentioned here.</p>
<p>Meh, UNC-Chapel Hill has a good Geography program and I am instate. It is already cheap at 6k a year for tuition and with the "Carolina Covenant" and Pell Grant, I can basically go there for free. I will most likely end up at Carolina anyway. However, I might as well add Dartmouth to my list of reach schools (Duke is the only reach I have that I plan on applying to); admissions is always a crap shoot, so it can't hurt to not apply there.</p>
<p>sligh--middlebury may be the perfect school for you. you can take 3 sat subject testss and submit those instead of your slightly out of range sat reasoning. combined with your stellar grades and unique interest, you'd be a likely admit.</p>
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<p>I actually just took the SAT US History test on the 26th of January and am looking to get my scores back around February 14th. I am predicting a 720+. I am unsure as to what other two subject tests I should take. What do you think would be good for an LAC like Middlebury?</p>
<p>I didn't realize that you're from NC! </p>
<p>UNC Chapel Hill is a great option, and going for free would be an amazing deal. </p>
<p>That said, it never hurts to try for a school like Middlebury. Who knows? They might give you good aid. They have a pretty big focus on foreign languages, so maybe a test in whatever language you studied would be a good choice.</p>
<p>Yes, I am actually interested in Linguistics as well, so Middlebury is a clear-cut choice for both of those programs. My second language besides English is German, so I might as take the German test. It shouldn't be that difficult. ;-)
Perhaps Math II to round it all out?</p>
<p>Most of the top students at my school end up going to UNC-Chapel Hill, so it is sort of precedent around here. We had one guy when I was a freshman get a full-ride to Duke based on his academics, however. It seems that every valedictorian at my school within recent memory attends Chapel Hill; it's just such a good school! I am more leaning towards LAC's, though. I will apply to Davidson, Middlebury, and Guilford College (good merit aid, safety) in the LAC department. Then onto Duke and UNC, to round it all out. I know I will get into UNC and Guilford, but Duke and Middlebury are unlikely, and Davidson is a maybe.</p>
<p>I was a student in the Geography Dept. at ISU 20 years ago, I'm sure much has changed, but from the department newsletters I get, it sounds like the program has become much better and that students are going on to get great jobs in the field. Here is the link for the department: <a href="http://www.geo.ilstu.edu/geography/%5B/url%5D">http://www.geo.ilstu.edu/geography/</a>. Oh wow! Dr. Sublett is still there...he helped me to create the Applied Geography major and set-up my internship...he was great!</p>
<p>Thanks much, 2forcollege. Their site is very informative, and the emphasis on internship is impressive.</p>
<p>I really loved my internship at a local planning department. It was very helpful in getting me focused on what kind of jobs I wanted to apply for.</p>
<p>If you visit ISU, make sure you don't miss eating at Avanti's if it's still there...best Italian sandwiches ever!!!</p>
<p>Where would be the best college to go in the Northwest for this major?</p>
<p>U Oregon, then Oregon State, then U Washington, but they’re all ranked pretty high (at least in grad rankings)</p>
<p>What do ya’ll think about Texas State for water studies & GIS in comparison to Texas A&M?</p>
<p>The international geographers association is in town for a big convention. First thing I noticed was that they are the only major convention I have seen (and I see one a week) that put up directional signs back to all the major hotels from the convention hall. Guess they are more prone to getting lost.</p>
<p>It would likely be the cheapest for me. I’m supporting myself. SOU has not been mentioned here: have no knowledge of the program quality, what to look for in requirements, or other aspects of a good geography program. Also - when applying for jobs, how much will my alma matter be considered? In case this is relevant: I have a BS in an unrelated field: only my general ed. will be acknowledged by any university. My grades were not great.</p>
<p>Hi LeeAnn, welcome to CC!</p>
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<p>I’m not sure what this means - can you elaborate?</p>
<p>Started in 2008…</p>