College Application Building Help

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I am currently in the process as a junior trying to find colleges. I just feel like I am completely overwhelmed with colleges to choose. My guidance counselor is no help really.</p>

<p>I have a couple in mind, but would really like any suggestions, especially safety schools that might be similar to my matches and reaches.</p>

<p>My goal is to become a doctor, so BA/MD programs really interest me.</p>

<p>Thanks so much, and I apologize if this is in the wrong section.</p>

<p>Personal Information:
Top Decile, probably will change after this year. I have an extremely amazing class.
3.9 GPA, 4.29 WGPA
Highest Possible Courseload: 6 APs by the end of Junior, 6 Senior Year, 2 College Courses at Pitt
PSAT: 690/710 (R/M), but taking ACT soon</p>

<p>Awards/EC: National and International Baton Twirling Awards, Crew, Forensics/Debate (hopefully Nationals this year), Field Hockey, Swimming/Diving, Girl Scouts (earning Gold Award along with endless other acts), Published Author, Winner of an International Writing Award, CTY random things, local awards, international volunteering, 200 hrs. at hospital, 50 at animal clinic, swim instructor for local swim club, counselor and planner of day camp for 3 years, NHS, peer-tutoring, (Officer of Latin Club, JSA, Politcal, animal volunteering)</p>

<p>Work Experience: Lifeguard for a year, taught computer programming to children with autisim at CMU, 2 yrs as a counselor at Girl Scout Camp, Leadership Coordinator (set up projects to benefit underprivledged people)</p>

<p>Summer: CTY Twice, Law Internship, math program</p>

<p>Colleges that I like now: Rochester, Dartmouth (I know this is a huge reach), and JHU. </p>

<p>Thanks so much.
Cheers!</p>

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<p>Cornell University-they have a good marching band and great biology/pre-med.</p>

<p>Why not consider CMU?</p>

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<p>To be honest, I need to leave Pittsburgh. I need the time to get away. Thank you for the advice.</p>

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<p>I do not know how to edit. The only reason I did not really look at Cornell before is that I did not believe I had even a chance of getting into that level of school.</p>

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<p>What kind of college experience are you looking for? Greek system a major part of campus life, like Dartmouth? Size of school? Distance from your family?</p>

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<p>I would like for it to just be out of Pittsburgh and not to be in the deep South. I would like almost a medium ground (so to speak) if possible. I like cities, however I would not like to go to NYU. I like rural schools, also...however- there needs to be some social city close by. I would like a school that has a good pre-medical advisory program and has a lot of options for research, etc. I also am looking for a school that has allows with flexibility with your classes. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Well, if you like New York City but want a more residential campus, try Fordham's Rose Hill Campus. It's gorgeous, and everyone I know who goes there loves it. Great school. Really well-rounded.</p>

<p>I also second the recommendation for Cornell.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Does anyone know of good safety schools that are similar to schools like Cornell and Rochester?</p>

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<p>Maybe RPI?</p>

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<p>I think you should get into Rochester</p>

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<p>I was just wondering that. I recently toured Rochester and really love the school. I was wondering if you think my chances would be good to get into Rochester, if I applied ED.</p>

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<p>Try Rutgers for their BA/MD program. It's only a couple hours from Pitt and in a relatively suburban area. It's only a short ride to any large city as well.</p>

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<p>USC in LA has a BA/MD program.</p>

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<p>Syracuse U?</p>

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<p>Brandeis sounds great for you (match)</p>

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<p>Just out of curosity, which is a better school for neuroscience... Tufts or Rochester?</p>