<p>Can anyone recommend a college that i should apply to that's in california? I'm still kind of stumped on where i want to go...but i'm pretty sure about what i want to major in though. I'm thinking about either polisci/IR/History..or american gov. Ok so here are my stats</p>
<p>African-American Male
10th Grade:
Geometry: B/C
English 2(adv):B/B
World History(accl):A/A
Symphonic Band:A/A
Spanish 3:A/A
Chemistry:C/D+
Summer: Chem @ Local CC: A(13.32 credits)</p>
<p>11th Grade:
Jazz Band:A/A
Math Analysis(Honors):B/B
AP Us History:A/A
English 3(Honors):B/B
Symphonic Band:A/A
Spanish 4(Honors):A/A
Physics:A/A</p>
<p>SAT I: Nov 2005
SATII: 670 Us History/not sure of what other subject to take
ACT: Oct 2005(26-29...hopefully i can do better..??)
EC:
Track&Field(9th)
DeTbate(10th-12th)
AASU(9th-12th)
County Honor Band(11th-12th)
Districit Honor Band(11th-12th)
Musical Orchestra(11th-12th)
Jazz Band(11th-12th)1st alto sax/ many solos
Clarinet Section Leader(12th)..1st chair/1st clarinet
Clarinet Lessons(10th-12th)
EGC(10th-12th)
CSF(10th-12th)
I was in the Education Section of the us today..on april 8th 2004
Interact(9th-12th)
(VP)Youth Service(11th-12th)
Tutor 5th graders(10th-12th)
Send Clothes,food, and money to my moms village in Owerri,Imo State, Nigeria</p>
<p>P.S. any out of state college would be fine as well.</p>
<p>Why stumped? You should get into some UC's, although I know a girl who was an honor student who got a D in Honors Chem (private Catholic girls school in SF) and didn't get into UCSC. She went to Chico state honors program. Have some backup CSU's, and look at a few privates who may give you enough merit $$$ to make their school as affordable as UC.</p>
<p>Ya i talked to my college advisor today and she recommended:
CAL/UCLA/SD/D/SB/SC/I
Cal Poly SLO,SDSU
USC,Northwestern, Georgetown, Upenn(idk what she is smoking)`</p>
<p>uc schools should be a strong shot; be sure to read up on what they look for in the essays since you can get major points there.</p>
<p>a bigger question, though, is what do YOU want? The UCs and CSUs are large schools and are not going to give personal attention. Some people are ok with that, but many prefer personal attention and smaller classes.</p>
<p>"did the girl retake the class like i did?" - no she was a 1st semester Sr. Good move on your part.</p>
<p>You may have a shot at a wide range of schools. At couple of long shot reaches are not out of the question. I agree with other poster you should think about what you want. The privates she is naming--is that coming from your or her idea? I notice they are all large privates with somewhat pre-professional focus. It that you driving the selection process? How are you set financially? You can get a lot of funding from privates if you have the need. Run an EFC calculator.</p>
<p>thanks mikemac and bettina for the comments. Bettina what schools do u think i may have a shot at? Mikemac i like big campuses in metropolitan areas...hah but some attention from the prof. wouldnt hurt either haha. If you guys could mention some schools that would be great!</p>
<p>I personally like the smaller liberal arts schools, you won't get lost in the crowd and are more likely to develop life-long relationships.</p>
<p>Do you have any particular religious affiliation/beliefs??</p>
<p>Pepperdine comes to mind, though not sure your stats would get you in. Your potential majors would fit well with this school. </p>
<p>Point Loma - a Nazarene school has had increasing academics over the past several years. Freshman dorms are located on a bluff overlooking the ocean just outside of San Diego. They have an awsome music program (I did notice you've been into jazz). Also, I know that they are trying to improve their campus diversity. Sounds like you have much to offer them.</p>
<p>I suck at standardized test...so idk if the UC's are exactly what i'm looking for...because i know test scores play a big factor in their admissions...and race doesnt. Maybe a school like USC or some private might be nice...?? I know i wont be getting a good score on the act...which i'm taking in oct...so any suggestions for a school would be great</p>