<p>Hello guys! </p>
<p>I'm 12th grade right now and I'm doing the full IB. I am looking for some colleges in USA. My main interests are Economics, Biology and Law. So can somebody suggest me some good colleges? </p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>That’s a pretty generic request. What are your stats (GPA, standardized test scores, extra curricular activities)? What can you afford? What kind of campus environment are you looking for?</p>
<p>With that info you can knock out the community colleges and… That’s really it</p>
<p>Start by reading through all of the information at [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://www.educationUSA.state.gov%5DEducationUSA”>http://www.educationUSA.state.gov) Then make an appointment at the advising center closest to where you live. The counselors there are expert at helping students like you find good places to study. They will be able to tell you where students with grades and interests like yours have been admitted to college in the past few years, and whether or not they received any financial aid.</p>
<p>Law is a post-graduate program in the US, admission is very difficult, and the cost is even higher than undergraduate studies. If you are serious about studying law, you are better off doing that in your home country.</p>
<p>Annie…we need more info.</p>
<p>What is your budget? how much will your family PAY?</p>
<p>What are your test scores and GPA?</p>
<p>I’m so sorry for not giving the full information. I haven’t taken any tests as of yet (I know I’m way behind). I’m going to take 2 SAT tests (One in Oct and then in Nov.) and one ACT in Oct. MY GPA is 3.69 out of 4.7 (But I’m trying to increase it). My family can possibly spend up to $200,000.
As far as my extra curricular activities are concerned, I play tennis, was/am an active participant in the Red Cross Volunteer Services, etc. </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Annie, the good news is that with a budget of $200,000 you have lots of schools to choose from. </p>
<p>The bad news is… that you have too many schools to chose from. There are over 3,000 of them in the US. </p>
<p>So first, tell us:</p>
<p>Your regional preferences (if any)
Urban/suburban/rural?
Big – as in over 20,000 students or small – under 5,000?
A research university or LAC (Liberal Arts College)?</p>
<p>PS: there is no such thing as ‘law’ for undergraduate students. You can do any major and still apply to law school</p>
<p>I really want to go to college to a place like Berkeley (Suburban area). I would like to attend college in/near California. I was thinking of applying to UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC riverside. However, I’m open to other universities in the USA as long as the university is commensurate with the fee that they charge.</p>
<p>The population of students is not a concern to me. </p>
<p>My main focus is Economics, Business Studies/Business Administration.</p>
<p>Berkeley is considered an urban area - just so you know. University of California actually likes out of state students, since they like the extra tuition money. However Berkeley, UCLA and San Diego are very selective campuses, and your grades appear to be on the low side for these schools. You will also need very strong SATs and SATII. Riverside isn’t a popular a campus, by the way, and I don’t believe it’s worth over $50,000/year. I would add Davis and the Santa Cruz campuses to your list.</p>
<p>You should also look into private schools in California.There are many good ones which would be less selective than the UCs. I’m thinking Santa Clara University, University of San Francisco, University of the Redlands, Occidental College and Pepperdine, to name a few.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot! The information that you’ve provided is quite useful. :)</p>
<p>USC, UCB, Pepperdine, and Santa Clara have the best undergraduate business schools in California.</p>
<p>If you are interested in law school, you will need to budget for another 3 years after you graduate from a 4-year program.</p>
<p>Thank you, both!</p>
<p>Agreeing with Stressn. Make sure you budget law school in there in addition to your undergrad education. There are many great schools in the USA. Look for ones you might have a decent chance of getting in and give decent merit-aids so you’ll have enough money to attend law school. What about fit? Will you be able to graduate on time? If you’re going to spend that kind of money, make sure you’ll be happy there for four years. Do you enjoy nice weather year-round? Does location matter? As an example, DS wanted a well-rounded school (excellent academics and great merit-aids, nice weather and safe location), and we’ve found Chapman University in California fits the bill and DS is very happy there. It’s very important to do your research carefully. If it’s not the right fit, you’ll end up wasting time and money. Good luck!</p>
<p>Annie are you a US student, or are you an international student? If you are international, is your family currently in the process of getting permanent resident status here? College in the US followed by law school in the US does not make sense for international students. It is extremely difficult for internationals to find permanent work in the US, and a US law degree is not particularly useful in other countries that have very different legal systems. International students are better advised to complete their first degree in law in their home country, and then come here for a specialization in the legal area(s) of greatest interest. Check the websites of the law schools that interest you and read up on the programs that they offer.</p>
<p>I’m an international student. And I’m presently living in Brussels, Belgium. I’m not all that keen on studying law. I mean I’m mainly focusing towards Business and Economics. Also, I’m looking for some good colleges in the UK as well. Law is just another option.
Thanks for your help, both!</p>