Creative Writing...

College Search & Selection
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<p>Yea, I didn't realize that about Columbia. What do you mean by a huge score though?</p>

<p>I did know that about Brown, and along with it's obvious amazing reputation and highly ranked writing (although unsure if what I found was for grad or undergrad) and psychology programs, the freedom of class selection drew me to it. I dunno about the atmosphere and all the artsy kids, but it can't be that bad.</p>

<p>I guess Columbia could be off the list though, although it is close to home (Westchester), which was a plus.</p>

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<p>And one thing, I want everyone to realize my GPA is 3.84, and will probably somewhere around 3.9 by the end of this semester. Next year I hope to keep it from 3.8-3.9 (or higher, I'll just do the best I can). I just want people to keep it realistic in here because I don't know if I could get into Ivies with a 3.8+ and some ECs. I feel like I'd need a 4.0, and to be one of those crazy people who is just short of being a genius (or an actual genius) to go to an Ivy. Not that I'm a moron or unintelligent, but I just want to keep it realistic.</p>

<p>So, it's great if an Ivy is within my reach, but just want to make sure it is before I start thinking about them.</p>

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<p>I didn't mean to say score, I meant to say *core. (Sorry.) As in, general ed. classes, required classes. Columbia has more of them than any other ivy. More than most colleges.</p>

<p>I think Michigan would be a really good fit for you.</p>

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<p>Eugene Lang College has an awesome reputation for their writing courses.</p>

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<p>I'll look into Euege Lang...</p>

<p>And, yea, I feel Michigan might be a good fit. The one problem is distance :( which I say I don't care much about now, but I know I'll notice it. When I finally told my parents about this transfering thing and then about where--including Michigan--my mom sorta freaked. Well, not freaked, but wasn't happy about it. I have come home pretty often while at Hofstra because I'm just an hour away and if I went to Michigan, that wouldn't happen. I love my family (have two brothers and my parents) and would miss 'em so much! :( </p>

<p>But, I feel like academically the school is perfect.</p>

<p>It has an amazing psychology program, and a great english program too. On top of that it even has great screenwriting classes. Now, those classes are under a screenwriting/film major, and not a english/creative writing major, but I'd see what I could do to take them because I would love to get better at screenwriting. </p>

<p>So, basically, it has all the academics I want and, according to those on the Michigan board, I have a chance of getting in also (much greater than my chance to any of the Ivies).</p>

<p>I do have a few concerns though... </p>

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<li><p>On studentreviews.com I read some harsh reviews about the people and atmosphere (especially for out-of-staters). However, I read good reviews too, so not sure what to believe.</p></li>
<li><p>It sucks that I'm out of state :( It will cost 27,000 a year, plus 7,000 room and board and more for food. Hofstra is about the same cost, but I have about half of it paid for. So, I'll need some type of scholarship if I go to Michigan, because I'll have a debt of 140k if I don't get any money. However, I could somehow attempt to become a resident maybe? Then it'd drop the price to under 10k a year. So dunno what to do about that.</p></li>
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<p>That would be A LOT of debt to deal with. Can you get private scholarships from different sources?</p>

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<p>^Absolutely no idea, haven't looked into that yet.</p>

<p>Actually, disregard the 140,000 number, because it's late and I wasn't thinking straight (ha, that rhymed).</p>

<p>I'll have roughly 30-35k debt after 2 years at Hofstra. So, because I'll only be at Michigan for 2 years, that'll be 70-80k (not 140k).</p>

<p>So, I'll owe about 100-110k after everything is over... if I get no scholarships.</p>

<p>That's far too much really, especially if I'm then hoping to maybe go to law school. Even for a good job outta college, that'd be at least 2-3 years to pay off just my undergraduate debt. Then, if I plan to go to law school (which would probably be done before I get rid of my undergraduate debt), I'll owe even more. Probably up near 200k (not sure how much law school costs or about scholarships)...</p>

<p>So, that's a problem. </p>

<p>I need to figure out a way to get scholarships to the schools I plan to go--especially Michigan.</p>

<p>I wish I lived in Michigan :(</p>

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<p>Did you look into Emerson College? great school for communications.</p>