Computer Science major for the average student.

College Search & Selection
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<p>What are good schools that I could apply to with an "average" SAT that has a good CS program. I am a Georgia resident but it does not matter much to me if I stay in state or go out of state.
CR: 500
Math: 520
Reading:520
(I guess that you could say that my dreams of attending Georgia Tech are crushed with those scores) </p>

<p>I do build apps and websites.
I have built computer games on a software called Unity. </p>

<p>I will end up retaking the SAT and take the ACT because I am a junior. I was highly disappointed in my scores so I will be studying harder next time I take the test. </p>

<p>I know that this is the wrong forum to put this in but do those SAT score mean that I am stupid? I exceeded on Georgia's COMPASS test (scored in the 95%+) which is a college admissions exam. I am smarter than most of the students that I attend my local college with (dual enrollment student). To me, my results do not add up. I am not trying to complain. I would only like guidance on how I can raise my scores and an answer to the question above. </p>

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<p>To raise your scores you may need to get a practice book and practice.</p>

<p>What is your GPA?</p>

<p>How much will your parents pay each year for college? That answer will likely determine where you should apply?</p>

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<p>@mom2collegekids My GPA weighted is over a 4.4 and unweighted it is a 3.9. My parents will not be helping me with college but if I stay in Georgia then I will be able to receive the HOPE scholarship</p>

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<p>If your parents cannot help with your costs, then your net cost of attendance (after aid) cannot be higher than what you can cover with “self help” (student loans, work-study, summer employment). The realistic limit of self help typically would be about $7500-$10000 per year. To find a school with costs that low, start with local community colleges or state universities within daily commuting distance from home. Find one with a CS program and low tuition & fees.
<a href=“Top Ranked Universities in Georgia - Highest Overall School Score”>USA University College Directory - U.S. University Directory - State Universities and College Rankings;

<p>Since your GPA is high, you may have a shot at adequate financial aid from some test-optional schools. Examples:</p>

<p>Earlham College
<a href=“Computer Science : Earlham College”>http://www.earlham.edu/computer-science/&lt;/a&gt;
(EAII application by January 15, RD by Feb. 1)</p>

<p>McDaniel College
<a href=“http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Math/cs.programs.html”>http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/Math/cs.programs.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“A Top Ranked College - McDaniel's Outstanding Academic Programs”>A Top Ranked College - McDaniel's Outstanding Academic Programs;

<p>Be sure to run the online Net Price Calculator for any colleges that interest you.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://automaticfulltuition.yolasite.com/”>http://automaticfulltuition.yolasite.com/&lt;/a&gt; can give you some SAT and ACT targets to shoot for.</p>

<p>Are your parents actually low/middle income (meaning that you may get financial aid, including possibly Pell grants), or high income (meaning you need to find low list prices or merit scholarships, and won’t get Pell grants)?</p>

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@mom2collegekids My GPA weighted is over a 4.4 and unweighted it is a 3.9. My parents will not be helping me with college but if I stay in Georgia then I will be able to receive the HOPE scholarship</p>

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<p>Well, then it DOES matter if a school is instate or OOS. </p>

<p>YOU can only borrow $5500 as a freshman. Likely that will be needed to pay the remaining costs that HOPE doesn’t cover.</p>

<p>HOPE only covers a PORTION of tuition…not all of it. You’ll likely have to attend a GA public that you can commute to from home. </p>

<p>@coder14‌ </p>

<p>You can try some full-need test optional schools, but likely they will already include a $5500 loan in their FA pkg so you won’t be able to use a $5500 loan to cover your parents’ EFC. </p>