Chances with greatly improved SAT's? Add new schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I got my Dec. 2 SAT scores today and every score improved considerably, so I was wondering what my updated chances were, and if I should add any schools with my new scores.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>Senior, White male from CT
GPA: 95.6 W, 87 (apx) UW
Around 3.85 W, 3.3 UW, as far as I know
Rank: 95/538
(Not too good, I know. If it means anything, which I doubt, a GPA 4 or so points above mine is ranked in the 20's, so I'm not way behind the top 5%)</p>

<p>Not as many AP courses as I should have taken, but my course schedule has always been very demanding with L4/Honors courses.</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning:
730 CR, 690 M, 800 WR
1420/1600, 2220/2400</p>

<p>SAT Subject:
710 Lit, 630 Math II</p>

<p>EC's, etc:
Project Lead the Way, Project Discover (gifted/talented program), Concert Band (9th), Jazz Band (9th), Boy's State, Freshman/JV Lacrosse, DECA, Student Govt, Capital Area Math Team/NE Math League, active member of church entire life, Mensa, rec league sports every year, held a job for several years.</p>

<p>I won't go into too much detail, but had several "self-started" business ventures over the years, making thousands on eBay, computer repair, etc. Not sure if colleges will care though.</p>

<p>Community Service:
Relay for life, NYC soup kitchen week long trip, Katrina relief week long trip, Americares Homefront, Red Cross blood drive, ALS walks, donated money from a business venture to muscular dystrophy research.</p>

<p>Here is my list of schools previous to my new SAT scores (going for Finance or Entrepreneurship):</p>

<p>Reach/goal:
NYU Stern (farther reach)
Boston University</p>

<p>Goal/Match:
Northeastern
Babson</p>

<p>Match/Safe:
Uconn
Fordham
Bentley
Saint Johns (Queens)</p>

<p>How do I stand with these schools? Also, does anyone have any ideas (don't worry about time) for any new schools I should add? I'm looking for a fairly large school in or near a city in the New England area and with a good business program. I'm open to all suggestions, even if it only meets some of the above qualities, I don't mind going far from home. </p>

<p>I've really only been doing research by where I had a shot at with my old scores, so I haven't looked deeply into many higher level schools than these. Any input on new schools or my chances with these others would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I honestly don't know how big of a reach it would be, but I would consider adding schools like Tufts, Boston College, or William and Mary to your list.</p>

<p>I think you are in at all of those schools except for maybe Stern</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input. Tufts and W&M don't really have the types of programs I'm looking for, but BC seems like it does. If I can get the application and letters out in time (1/1 deadline), I may apply there.</p>

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<p>Does anyone know if colleges see the essay score when College Board sends them the score report? If so, do they value a 600 with a 11 essay more than a 700 with an 8 essay (etc)?</p>

<p>This is assuming it is a college that uses the writing section, somewhat at least. I know I have seen several colleges that clearly say "We use the writing section for admission" even though some colleges don't care much about it.</p>

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<p>St. Johns is a safety</p>

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<p>Anyone know what kind of shot I have at Stern/BC (if any at all) or have any other suggestions for schools? I can still manage to make the 1/1 deadlines most likely if I rush scores, transcripts, etc.</p>

<p>Thanks for any input.</p>

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<p>You certainly do have a shot....I would spend the money and apply. You can never tell, though, with those two schools. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>By the way, those who like both Finance and Entrepreneurship, more times than not, end up going into Financial Advising.</p>

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<p>Yeah thats one of my possible career goals. I'm pretty interested in a stock market oriented career as well, and a banking or CEO type job would be great.</p>

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<p>Any more input?</p>

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<p>you'll definitely get into BU.</p>

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<p>NYU Stern: high match/slight reach
Boston University: safe match
Northeastern: safety
Babson: match
Uconn: safety
Fordham: safe match
Bentley: safe match
Saint Johns (Queens): safety to the extreme</p>