I am currently a junior and I’m trying to compile a good college list.
Colleges I’m considering:
UMD-CP (definitely first choice as of now)
Rutgers (in-state)
Penn State
Northeastern
UF
U miami
NYU
BU
My family can spend around 45k a year but my dad is willing to spend more if he deems a college is “worth it”
Female
NJ
Highly Ranked Public High School
Major: Comp Sci or Buisness (im leaning more toward comp sci atm)
SAT: 1980 (620 CR, 610 W, 750 M) Will take again on the 2/20 makeup
GPA: 3.71 UW, 3.82 W
ECs:
-NHS
-Tri-M
-200+ volunteer hours (Best Buddies, Local Youth Council, Public Library)
-Silver Service volunteer service award
-Fundraising chair of said Local Youth Council
-Supervisor for library volunteer group
-Treasurer of Class Council
-Stage Crew Drama Club for 9th and 10th grade and Lead Role in 11th
-Choir for 4 years
-Tutoring middle schoolers
-Vice President of SAVE club (environmental club)
-Playing Guitar and Piano for 3+ years
You should have no problem with Rutgers and Penn State. Your EC’s might even get you into Schreyer Honors College at PSU or the new Rutgers Honors College (which opens up a whole new realm of opportunities). As for NYU, Stern might be a bit of a stretch with your SAT scores and GPA, but your EC’s are stellar so they might help.
I do not know enough about the other schools to really chance you, sorry.
P.S. feel free to message me about the Rutgers, business in general, or comp sci if you have any additional questions
Not entirely sure about the other schools, but I think you have a good chance at UMD. You seem to get good grades, but maybe try taking more rigorous courses your senior year, and that could help you a lot. Also for UMD your individuality is really important, so if that’s your first choice, I think your ECs will definitely help out, and also if you have a good college essay. Good luck! UMD is great for business and comp sci so I hope you get in!
