Colleges in Boston/surrounding area

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<p>I'm starting the process of looking for colleges to attend and I really love Boston so that's the top of my chart as of now. I know of Boston College and University but I'm not sure if I'll be able to get into them. I have a mid-high 90's average (somewhere between 95-97) and have a few ECs, but I'm not sure if that is even enough to get me in. I do have two years before I go off to college so I have time to improve but I'd really start to get a good list going. I am already sure that I want to become a pediatric oncologist so I would be majoring in sciences if that helps, and although I would prefer a mid-large sized college, the size isn't a priority to me. I'm from out of state and would be applying for financial aid/scholarships if that info is needed.</p>

<p>Thank you for any suggestions!</p>

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<p>Northeastern University should be included with BU and BC.</p>

<p>Then there is a whole other tier of Boston schools.</p>

<p>Emerson
Simmons
Emmanuel
UMass Boston
Wentworth
etc.</p>

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<p>The gold standard US News and World Reports rankings lists the following within the top 50 for National Universities and top 50 LACs within an hour of Boston:</p>

<p>Harvard
MIT
Brandeis
Boston College
Wellesley
Holy Cross</p>

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<p>Since you want to go in the Sciences, I would recommend MIT, Northeastern (Co-op Program), and Boston University, all the other schools listed here are Great schools but these three are especially known for their science departments.</p>