<p>Alright, I am currently a Junior at a small all-boys private high school in Northern NJ. At the end of sophomore year I finished with a weighted average of 87.03, I am working on bringing that up, but maximum, I feel like I will not end up higher than an 89. I have taken the SATs twice now, 730-610-610, (CR)-(M)-(WR) and 720-660-560, so superscored I am, 730-660-610. I have possibly 200+ service hours each year, as well as being an Eagle Scout, I am looking for predominantly Northern schools, and since I am unsure of my major but simply leaning towards business, possibly dealing with small businesses, I figured I should go to a liberal arts school. Simply put, I am looking for your advice on where to look for college based on my reqs, I know, from looking at other posts that this might be brutal; however, I need to see those kinds of replies so that I understand where I am looking, scholarship potential, and financial aid policies for schools are also welcomed as paying for college is stressful on my family just as much as on others. Thank you for all of your time in reading this even if you do not reply.</p>
<p>If you think you want to work in small business, why would you go to a liberal arts college? How about business school at a university, where you can learn the skills you need to run a small business? Marketing, accounting, business law, etc. are all dead useful. I am a small business owner (and my kids both went to LACs, so I have nothing against them!). But I am not sure why you would go to a type of college that offers no business training at all (not even the most basic intro classes).</p>
<p>Rutgers seems like an obvious choice for you, since cost is an issue. Your scores are in line and you certainly can study business there. College of New Jersey is sort of a mix – LAC type school, but has business as a major. And instate again.</p>
<p>You should work with your parents to run the net price calculators on the financial aid website page of each college you are interested in. It will give you an idea of the cost and help you eliminate schools you can’t afford. But know that if your parents are divorced, have a small business, or own rental real estate, the calculator will make it look cheaper to attend than it probably really will be.</p>
<p>To clarify: I honestly have no idea what I want to do with my life, business seems like a real potential, but a year ago I was drawn to applied mathematics. Also, money is not a huge issue for my family, I was just stating that those factors will play into my college decision. That being said, I also have 3 older siblings, two Bs, one S, who have gone before me, my S going to Harvard, my one B going to Lehigh, and my other going to W & L. One more thing, what are your thoughts on Bentley, or similar schools, liberal arts colleges with focuses on business? Thank you for your time, consideration and reply.</p>
<p>Also, TCNJ is on my lists of schools to consider; however, Rutgers is not because it is no where near the type of campus I would like in my college. I do understand that my consideration of college campuses may impede my chances of going to a better school, but in my mind, campus and environment play a huge role in how I will perform at the college.</p>
<p>Okay, that helps. You might consider minoring in business if it is offered at the school you attend. Schools to consider:
- Bucknell
- Lafayette
- Lake Forest
- Muhlenberg
- University of Richmond</p>
<p>Also a match for your stats and what you seem to want for vibe: Dickinson College - their international management major is very good.
Bentley and Bryant are good but more limiting.</p>
<p>intparent, I have considered U Richmond, Bucknell, and Lafayette, but I believed that all of those would be stretches with my stats, do you believe this to be different?</p>