<p>Hey there, I'm a rising junior and I think it's a good time to start making a list of colleges to apply to. </p>
<p>I have a 4.0 GPA and I am probably in the top 10 of my 600-student class. My SAT is a 2310 first try (770s across) and my SAT IIs are 800s in Math 2 and biology and a 760 in world history. Hopefully, I will graduate with around 15 ap's. My ECs are quiz bowl, science Olympiad, and FBLA. </p>
<p>I live in Georgia so I will probably apply to Emory, UGA, and GA Tech. I want to go into engineering or computer science. Tuition around those of the schools above are probably the best for me. </p>
<p>A couple of schools in the northeast (that’s where I’m from) that might be decent fits for you are Tufts, BU, Northeastern, and Carnegie Mellon. Tufts and Carnegie Mellon are both solid engineering schools while the other two are good for comp sci. And there’s always the Ivies around here, but you know how those are with admissions. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for that! I know that CMU is pretty good for both comp sci and engineering so that will definitely be an option. I’ll look into the other schools you suggested. Thanks again!</p>
<p>I agree that GA Tech is a great option (my D’s good friend loves it there). I also think you have a shot at some of the Ivy schools with engineering (ex. Cornell, Penn, Columbia) if you are willing to brave the northeast winters. Coming from GA would be a plus for your application I think.</p>
<p>It looks like you have a great app, and a chance at really any school. So I think you need to narrow down your options by identifying ideal geography, major, size, and all of the little things. Then you would be justified in applying to the most competitive schools that fit your specific criteria. Be sure to throw in a few schools where you are clearly in line for big scholarships. Of course have the money talk with your parents to get a clearer idea of what’s doable.</p>
<p>On the money topic of money, you should probably apply to GAtech and UGA for the instate tuition. I think GA Tech might be the way to go, especially if all else fails(not that it will) because it will be at your level and cheap.</p>