<p>I am just wondering, percentage wise, what do you think the chances are that I will be accepted next year? I am planning on going into economics and I live just outside of St. Paul in Minnesota.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.94 W 3.86 UW
RANK: 36/209 (Top 16%, my high school is very competitive)
ACT:32
-English: 35
-Math: 31
-Reading: 33
-Science: 30
-Writing: 10</p>
<p>Have a number of honors classes, but not the hardest possible schedule. Only will take one AP, American History which I will take the test on in a few weeks.</p>
<p>EC's</p>
<p>-High School Golf Team (10-12)
-MN Junior PGA (9,11,12)
-Work at UMN Gopher Hockey Game Concession Stands to help pay for high school tuition. (9-12)
-Caddy at Country Club (9-11)
-Work as a Baseball Umpire at nights (11,12)
-MN Gopher State Traveling Baseball (9, 10)
-Peer Tutoring (11,12)
-Church Service Trip to help restore homes in N Carolina (11)
-Other various awards like academic letter, student of the month, bronze service award, etc...
-20 hour a week job at grocery store senior year (12)</p>
<p>Will have a solid counselor rec/statement.</p>
<p>Anyways, what do you think about my chances percentage wise?
I'm planning on applying RD but would I have an advantage going ED?
What about aid? What do you think I would get with a family income of about $95K? I think I would need about 30K a year to be able to afford the school? Is this possible casue I love the school and NOLA but my parents wouldn't let my choose it over Madison if it cost more.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>BTW, my major will be Finance or Political Economy (or maybe both!).</p>
<p>Sorry, meant EA but typed ED, not paying enough attention…</p>
<p>Anyways, thanks! Anyone else got a chance?</p>
<p>Another EDIT: I was copying my stats from another thread and I forgot to change the fact that I have already taken the AP US History test and got a five.</p>
<p>I had to look up the ACT writing score, wasn’t familiar with it. So 12 is high on that it seems. Therefore based solely on the information you give, you should be admitted EA and get some merit $, possibly even the highest level of $25K (Presidential), although that is very tough to predict. I would also think you have a good shot at being invited into the Honors Program. Good luck! Tulane is your top choice then?</p>
<p>It is currently tied as the top choice. I love everything about the school, and especially NEW ORLEANS! but there is one thing thing that I am kind of apprehensive about: the lack of big time sports. I am a huge college football and basketball fan, so Tulane not being a huge sports school with tailgating and stuff is something I’d need to get use to. Do students cheer for LSU football or anything?</p>
<p>Otherwise I am completely in love with the school and the political economy program.</p>
<p>BTW, my other top choice is Wisconsin Madison, which I like, but I am not sure if I want to go to a school that large. The attention to undergrads seems much better at Tulane. Both schools have a big party scene though and are in cool towns, although NOLA>>>Madison.</p>
<p>I think your assessment is pretty accurate, although I also think you will find that there are lots of things to replace the tailgating at Tulane. But to be clear, even though Tulane football and basketball are obviously not faring too well these days, there is still fun activity around the games. And their baseball is first class, but that might not be your sport. So while I certainly think that this issue is a part of the “fit” equation, I think you will find that for most students it would be a small factor in their overall enjoyment of a school.</p>
<p>Now interestingly, after graduating from Tulane in chemistry, I did go to grad school at UWM for a year. I did not care for it at all, personally. To be clear, grad school is very very different than undergrad, so I am not making the comparison in that sense. Just letting you know I have experience at UWM too, and I think your instincts are correct. Of course, after living in NOLA for 4 years, to go to the frozen tundra was a shock, absolutely. So that did not help. And it was a very harsh winter. But it was such a large school, very impersonal I thought. But being as objective as I can, you couldn’t have 2 more opposite choices, other than that they both offer a quality education. But so many opposites. Class sizes, climate, overall school size, campus environment, cities, etc etc. Unless sports is just a huge issue for you, the things you seem to enjoy otherwise would point to Tulane.</p>
<p>BTW, if you do end up at Tulane, DO NOT cheer for LSU, at least not openly. While the rivalry is nothing like it used to be (in fact next year will be the last game between the football teams; LSU is buying their way out of the contract early), I have to believe that wouldn’t go over well. Saints, Hornets, no problem.</p>
<p>Lake Superior:
You appear to have excellent stats to be accepted, but I wanted to respond to your sports concerns. My S graduated from Tulane. He was a runner in high school and was a little biased AGAINST schools with too much focus on football/basketball. He endewd up doing his “Katrina” semester (1st semester freshman) at a large state school where football is king—living in this environment confirmed for him that he didn’t want that atmosphere.</p>
<p>Tulane, according to him, is very weak on support of its sports teams, although baseball seems to have a better following. It is quite likely that some of the lack of spirit around football has much to do with the fact that their home stadium is actually the Superdome–not on campus and HUGE.</p>
<p>However, what was interesting to us is that he DID become a football fan–but of the New Orleans Saints. His group of friends were very into it. This is a kid who never watched college or pro football before. So, perhaps that Saints love replaces college football for some students. It certainly did for S.</p>
<p>S had several h.s. friends for whom a large active sports program was a key component in their college search. It was extremely important to them to have that be part of their college experience. But for S–just the opposite.</p>
<p>I think you are wise to consider how you’d feel without that. That sports team support, or lack thereof, does affect the personality of a school. </p>
<p>For S, it worked out great. He loved his time in New Orleans, found pro-football, and oh yeah, got a degree too.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you as you navigate your options!</p>
<p>LakeSuperior, you’re going to get in. Seriously, your chances are very good! My stats are somewhat lower than yours and I was just accepted EA. With your scores, I think you’re golden.</p>
<p>As great as Tulane is academically, the lack of sports is a massive concern for me. I am a HUGE NCAA football and basketball fan, and I cannot see myself at a school that doesn’t emphasize DI athletics. </p>
<p>If I get into schools like Wake, Vandy, or U of South Carolina (all big sports schools, for those of you who don’t know), I just don’t see how I can choose Tulane over them. I’m really conflicted! Help!</p>
<p>irishheartbeat - You shouldn’t feel conflicted, at least not yet. You already know being at a school that is involved in D1 sports (and competitve, I will assume you mean, since Tulane is in fact D1, but not competitive in football/basketball at this time) is important to you, and choosing a school is mostly about fit. So you are ahead of the game compared to a lot of students. If you get into Wake and/or Vandy, they would likely be better choices for you in that you will get at least an equal education in a similar sized school that has more competitive teams. If you do not get in, then you have a real decision to make. So wait and see what happens with that, and if after you hear from them you still have a problem, come back on here and the CC community can help you work through it.</p>
My stats are somewhat lower than yours and I was just accepted EA. With your scores, I think you’re golden.</p>