Chances for an "average" student

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a rising senior at a pretty good public high school in MA located in the suburbs of Boston. I'm either going to major in business administration or economics. Here are some of my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.13 UW (3.63 W)
Class Rank: a couple spots in/out of the top quarter (will find out soon hopefully)
All Honors classes throughout HS (AP Calc AB, AP Psych next year)
4-year varsity athlete in a single sport
1-year school newspaper
200+ community service hours
Work experience
6-week internship at accounting firm</p>

<p>ACT: 28
SAT: CR 590 M 710 W 610 (1300/1910)
Unsure if I will be retaking either one</p>

<p>Schools I plan on applying to:</p>

<p>Boston University
Fairfield University
Ithaca College
Northeastern University
Quinnipiac University
Syracuse University
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of New Hampshire</p>

<p>I'm also looking to replace BU with a similar reach school in New England/NY/PA. Any suggestions or comments appreciated.</p>

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<p>Since when would you be an "average" student?
Your stats are impressive.</p>

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<p>Well, thanks. We'll just say my stats aren't up to par with most CC'ers. </p>

<p>Any opinions on what my chances are and what school to replace BU with?</p>

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<p>You would definately get into UNH based on SAT/ACT scores. Ithaca and Fairfield are probably matches for you too. I'm not sure about the other schools, but as far as PA goes Penn State University Park would be a good match school.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I will check out Penn State.</p>

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<p>Amherst might be a reach.</p>

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<p>I think your chances are excellent with all of these. Maybe look at Villanova and Fordham too.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies guys. I am also considering adding Marist to the list and will check out the other suggested schools.</p>

<p>MDog795 - I don't think Amherst will be a reach. I understand the Isenberg is very competitive, so I will be applying as an Economics major there.</p>

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<p>amherst is not a reach.</p>

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<p>Yeah, UMass-Amherst is a definite safety. I would check and see if Penn State University Park will accept the weighted gpa. I know their gpa average is around a 3.6-3.7. That may be unweighted. I definitely agree, though, that you should take a look at Penn State University Park. As for the rest, here's how I think they stack up:</p>

<p>Match
Boston University
Syracuse University
University of Connecticut</p>

<p>Low Match
Northeastern University</p>

<p>Safety
Fairfield University
Ithaca College
Quinnipiac University
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of New Hampshire</p>

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<p>jec7483 - Thanks for the list. Any suggestions for reaches?</p>

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<p>Penn State places 2/3 of their decision based on GPA and 1/3 on SAT's. They will look at the GPA (weighted or unweighted) that is sent to them. My daughter applied to BU with a 4.24 weighted GPA and SAT's similar to yours and was accepted. We chose PSU since it is a great value for us here in PA.</p>

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<p>what is your intended major/school you are applying to?</p>

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<p>The schools I would be applying as an Economics major at are UMass and UConn. The rest would most likely be Business Undecided.</p>