Deciding where to go

College Search & Selection
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<p>I have a 2.8 GPA and got a 1580 on my SAT (Math 480 Reading 550 Writing 550) and a 22 on my ACT. I am a fairly average student but because of it, it limits where I can get in. Obviously, my dream is not to go to an Ivy. I am looking for the best place for me. I'm from Chicago and I love it so I've been looking into schools like Loyola and DePaul but I'm not sure. I want someplace that's in a city or near a city. I love the idea of a woman's college but only if it's the right environment. I'm a liberal lesbian so I want some place that is open minded and a little bit more liberal. </p>

<p>Some of the schools I've been looking at:
Chatham University
Simmons College
Prescott College
Northern Arizona University
Wesleyan College </p>

<p>Oh, and I want to be a teacher.
If you can give me some ideas or tell me what you know about these schools, that would be great. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Where do you want to teach? It is generally easier to get certified if you study in the state where you want to teach.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure about that yet, I like the idea of living in the Northeast. I’m thinking of going to grad school right after undergrad though.</p>

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<p>Can your family afford the school’s you’ve listed? And CuriousJane is right about certification.</p>

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<p>Yes, I have a very large inheritance from my grandfather that is designed to pay for all of my schooling (including grad school and beyond if I want it).</p>