<p>Long time follower, first time poster on college confidential. I began studying at the University of Arizona two years ago and completed 16 credits with a 3.4 average. The second semester at UofA, a 0.0 average, I did not drop classes and something came about me. Regardless, I am now studying at a CC in Nj and have completed 40 credits with a ~3.9 average. The schools I am interested in are Rutgers, GWU, Georgetown, Cornell, Columbia, Boston U, and Boston C. I realize that a few of these would be considered "reach" schools regardless of current average due to SATs, which I scored a 1210 (math+reading). If you have taken the time to read this I would value any insight, recommendations, and/or opinions. And for other potential applicants/transfers, cheers and let's make this final push!</p>
<p>Post note:The credits from Arizona are being transferred to the community college I attend and will NOT appear on the official transcript from CC. I do understand that the schools to which i apply to may/can ask for an official transcript from UofA.</p>
<p>RECAP:</p>
<p>HS Average ~90
16 credits UofA- 1.6 GPA
40 credits at CC- 3.93 GPA</p>
<p>First, what can you afford? You may have a shot at NYU, but not with any aid beyond Federal. Same with BU.</p>
<p>I’d say don’t bother with Georgetown, Cornell or Columbia. The reach is too big with your scores and UA grades. The others you may have a shot at.</p>
<p>Valid point, but do you believe the financial burden of BU/BC outweighs the price of Rutgers in terms of value of a degree. I can afford the more expensive schools, but do not see the logic behind going to BU/BC over Rutgers, which has cheaper in state tuition. Is this foolish? My goal is to attend a top 15 law school, so saving money is on the list of priorities. Financially, do you believe there is a possibility of receiving further aid from Rutgers/GWU outside of Federal?</p>
<p>I would stay in-state and attend Rutgers. You may get some additional aid at GWU if you got accepted but it likely won’t make up the tuition differential of attending your in-state school. Just because you can afford it does not make it financially sensible-- and you already know that.</p>