<p>Hello, I've been looking around for good schools for chemistry. My parents are both historians, and I know nobody who knows anything about science schools. All they say is "MIT, Georgia Tech, and Princeton are good", but the problem is, I'm no A+ student. That being said, I'm not a slacker either.</p>
<p>P.S. This is my junior year.
GPA Weighted: 3.4
GPA Unweighted: 3.14
Rank: ?? (will edit as soon as I find out)
I am in AP chemistry, and AP English, as well as in 2 languages (Latin 3 and French 2)
SAT: Haven't taken it, but my PSAT said that I was estimated to get around 710 in math and writing, and around 650 in reading
I haven't chosen my major yet, but I'm sure that I want my major to have something to do with chemistry (leaning towards chemical engineering atm)
I live in Alabama
I would like a relatively small school, although I don't care too much about it if its a good school
I'd prefer the college to be on the East Coast, but I don't care about the weather (cold/hot)
I love chemistry so very much, and math comes naturally to me.
I am a defender on my school's soccer team (not good enough to get a scholarship, but I'm pretty good)
I've been a member of my school's "key club" for two years. They are a volunteer group, and we often run blood drives around town.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>let me ask you something…does MIT ,Princeton etc… have some very smart students (yes) but so does every other school ! they will teach you nothing more or have some secrets they will share with you at these schools. the name is what people hear and then decide they are the best. look past that silly stuff.
check out hendrix college, muhlenberg college, and birmingham southern.</p>
<p>A lot of people who end of with PhDs in the sciences start off at LACS. Some will have better reputations than others. This table might be helpful <a href=“http://legacy.earlham.edu/~ir/bac_origins_report/chem.html[/url]”>http://legacy.earlham.edu/~ir/bac_origins_report/chem.html</a>. And you might be good enough to play soccer.</p>
<p>There are tons of schools with good chemistry programs! If you are thinking of Chem Engineering that will help narrow your selection. You will know more about your odds of admission once you have SAT scores in hand. I’m sure your guidance counselor will have good (and realistic) recommendations for you.
In the meantime, you can start by reading other threads in here as your question has been asked a lot. Also, borrow a copy of the Fiske Guide to Colleges - he provides a list of colleges that have respected Chemistry departments. And another list for engineering schools. The lists are sorted by selectivity. It’s a good place to start.
Also, if you post other factors like location (city vs. country), geographical areas, etc. it will help get more specific recommendations…</p>
<p>What can your family afford? Are your parents historians in college so you might get a tuition discount somewhere?</p>
<p>My parents both teach at a college (ASU and Air War College to be exact)</p>
<p>Ask your parents if there are any tuition discounts available for you. I doubt Air War College is part of any agreement but ASU may be. Study for your PSAT this year. National Merit Finalists have a number of scholarships available (some full tuition), many at LACs.</p>
<p>r u a girl/boy… boy helps for lib arts, girl for engineering schools… imo</p>