desperate help at chances of {Babson/Lehigh/Rutgers/TCNJ/GW/Maryland}

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>its getting late in the application process and i need a firm stance on what schools i should apply to...</p>

<p>SAT-1/04-670 math 590 verb
5/04-680 math 630 verb
10/04-780 math 640 verb
1420 total
SAT II-Math IIC-680 Writing-660 (Retaking both in 2 weeks)
GPA in old school (low!-around 3...but ranked about 70 out of 450)...moved to new school for junior year(gpa-like 3.7)cumulative 3.2 . but rank is now 85 out of 265. its interesting how class ranks in schools can differ so much.</p>

<p>EC: chemistry club 9,10
key club 11,12
deca 12
spanish club 9,10,11
computer club 10
spring track-9,10
winter track-9,10
volunteer at library 2/04-6/04
volunteer teaching english at a chinese school
volunteer at homeless shelter-once in 9th grade
work at kmart-6/04 to 10/04
tutor at kumon last year
work at library earlier</p>

<p>personal:
chinese american
suburban new jersey
low income single parent</p>

<p>These are the schools:
Babson
Lehigh
Rutgers-New Brunswick
College of New Jersey
Maryland-College Park
George Washington
Boston University</p>

<p>What are my chances for all of these schools? Thanks for the help cuz i really need it.</p>

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<p>I think you got a good chance at all of those</p>

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<p>you will definately get into babson...
and you should go there! if you want business...its the best.
really pretty campus...
its right down the street from my house :)</p>

<p>BU you will def. get into the general studies prog., but i think it depends on your major for their other schools...</p>

<p>i dont know about the other schools ur applying to...sorry!</p>

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<p>i have never visited babson. i need to so bad. im thinking about going there next week to check it out. is the campus nice?i know it is a very good business school (i want to study at a good business program). im not really thinkinh about BU. i visited there..diddnt like it. i thought it was really messy and separated. im applying babson Early Action, and I might apply GW early decision II. i already applied cornell early deicison I, and I probably wont get into it/ any other help guys?</p>

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<p>Babson - Most likely in
Lehigh - Match/In
Rutgers - Safety
TCNJ - Most likely in
GW - Unsure
Maryland - Most likely in</p>

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<p>thanks..i really need the advice/help..i need to start applying.....more input please.thanks :)</p>

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<p>Might want to look at some LAC's like Bucknell, Holy Cross or Trinity.</p>

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<p>i would like to study business ( a strong business program) at a school close to suburban nj (within 6 hours driving)</p>

<p>Babson-would like to go there for its business program, but dont know enough about it. it might be a risk</p>

<p>Lehigh-dont like the homogenous populaton(or am i wrong), dont even know if i can get in, and if their business prog is any good</p>

<p>Rutgers-dont wanna come here, but it is OK and it is in state and cheap. i think this is a safety, or am i too confident</p>

<p>TCNJ-this school is nice, but i dont know if i can get in. is the business prog good?</p>

<p>George Washington-a lil bit expensive, financial aid not too good. dunno if i can get it, their business is alright</p>

<p>I NEED HELP..please</p>

<p>Maryland</p>

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<p>bump help please</p>

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<p>Well, first off, GW is awesome! I am hardcore obsessed with this school. You'll get into ALL of those colleges for sure, so it's up to you deciding what's best financially and the best fit overall. Good Luck</p>

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<p>TCNJ is too small and i didn't really like it on the tour.</p>

<p>lehigh is nice and you have a good shot (75% is my guess)</p>

<p>same opinion on rutgers as you.</p>

<p>Babson is up and coming, if you definitely want to do business consider it more. Also consider NYU Stern and U Mich if you wanna take the undergrad business route. If your also considering economics, look into schools like university of chicago.</p>

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<p>thanks..but will i really certainly get into all of these business programs? look at my gpa :( </p>

<p>i was gonna apply to nyu stern (sent the recommendation, did the essays) but i switched to cornell aem cuz due to advice saying that stern is impossible to get in. should i have applied there as a reach for ED?(even though too late now)i really wanted to go therte.</p>

<p>why will i probably get into all of these schools?:)</p>

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<p>bump, advice desperately sought</p>

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<p>babson has a really nice campus - very nice facilities and landscaping and everything.
it's in a really safe, nice area only about 20 minutes from boston.
however, its not right for some people...
my boyfriend went there for his first semester freshman year...he was recruited for basketball, but he transferred. he didn't like it because he felt like he couldn't relate to many people there (there are a lot of wealthy, foreign students), so he transferred to Bentley College and loooooooooved it. Bentley is another one to look into if you are interested in business -- its a very good school! the campus isn't as nice as Babson, but it's still really nice, in a pretty good area about 10 or 15 minutes from boston. it would probably be a saftey school, though.
if you end up making the trip up to visit babson, you might want to check out bentley, too.</p>

<p>if you want to know more about the area of either schools or boston or anything, let me know!</p>

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<p>yes!please tell me about the areas of other schools..i visited worcester and boston university. i didnt really like boston u. it seemed like da campus was so scattered.</p>

<p>the only doubts about babson is like what you said. i dont know if i will fit in. there is an abundance of international students? are most of the students rich unlike me?i dont know if i can get in babson first of all. i hope i can get in the rest of the schools?thx</p>

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<p>oh we know who you are dckoo. We know this game that you play. C'mon we aren't dumb here. Cornell Early Decision. Babson Early Action. GW Early Decision II. Hahahah oh c'mon this is so apparent I'm cracking up here. Chinese yeah I think not. Transfer schools junior year even better.</p>

<p>But getting on with it it is getting late. November 2nd already. You should know where you want to be going to school or posibly going. Now is not the time to ask should I apply because you should have already applied.</p>

<p>My prediction is as follows:</p>

<p>Babson: If you want business this school is fantastic and up and coming. If I were you I would aim here because it is most realistic for your stats and their program is very strong. </p>

<p>Lehigh - overall good rank however, rank shouldn't be what matters to you. ANyway most people at Lehigh are the engineering ones. Business program is there and they do have that program with Nike. However, Lehigh isn't known for business and business is not regarded as one of their strong point. It isn't close to a city.</p>

<p>Maryland - fantastic business program. Check the campus though. You have schools with 2,000 kids to 25,000. This school is very big and although your business education will be a good one decide if you would fit it.</p>

<p>TCNJ - good school. I don't know about the business program but it would be close to you.</p>

<p>Rutgers - quite good. Again I wouldn't say it is as strong as some of the specialty places or city schools on your list but you should apply. You would get in I predict.</p>

<p>GW - This is my take with GW. A good school however not a good school for everyone. Good for the Political Science and International Relations people not good for Business. Yes you will be in D.C. however, the school exudes a political atmosphere. If you want a strict business education or a school with less of a centralized focus I wouldn't pay to go to GW. Their price tag of 40K is a joke if you can afford it or not. If you are not there on scholarship it is not worth the price unless you plan to study PS or IR.</p>

<p>BU - SMG is a very good program. Recognized by many in the Boston area. There master's program are also very good. BU has a strong business program with many connections. With you REAL SAT score I would say shoot for General Studies where you should be in. However, if you said you don't like it then don't go. Simple as that you have picked out other alternatives in the Boston area that are very good. Geting directly into SMG for you might be tough. However, GS is fine just switch after two years to your intended school.</p>

<p>Bentley - known as the Babson reject school but you've read the comment above. Some people prefer Bentley and I know it has its own unique flavor. The business program is solid and despite its rejection reputation Bentley is a school that many do not consider. I'd say you should be in.</p>

<p>Again your gpa is low and your SAT we know what it really is. Going by your real SAT score your reaches are Lehigh/GW. Cornell is going to be a rejection and if you think Cornell is a reach I have no idea why NYU Stern comes to mind because that is probably harder.</p>

<p>As other people have said on this board consider Babson strongly. However, most importantly find where you can succeed and fit best.</p>

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<p>now if you really have that SAT score and if I'm mistaken and you aren't the person who it seems so cringingly similar. Your SAT will make up for your low gpa. I'd still say if you want Business go for Babson because Cornell is where your gpa will hurt the big one and NYU Stern well coming from New Jersey you clearly are aware. The other schools are very good and infact I think BU SMG might be better if you want the heart of the city atmosphere</p>

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<p>thanks for the help..</p>

<p>" oh we know who you are dckoo. We know this game that you play. C'mon we aren't dumb here. Cornell Early Decision. Babson Early Action. GW Early Decision II. Hahahah oh c'mon this is so apparent I'm cracking up here. Chinese yeah I think not. Transfer schools junior year even better."</p>

<p>am i missing something?i have no idea what that is about. why dont you think that is my real sat score?anyway, thanks again</p>

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<p>quick question why did u do so bad at your old school compared to the new one and why transfer in middle of high school. </p>

<p>A quick overview of your schools/chances</p>

<p>Lehigh: Good overall rank. However, rank shouldn't mean much. Most students are engineers and business program is not well reputed. Located far away from a city. 35% chance of acceptance</p>

<p>Bentley: Good school. Strong business program. located near a city. Slightly easier and not as stuck up as Babson.</p>

<p>Babson: Very good school with strong business program. Located near Boston. Slightly more difficult to get into then Bentley and one of the ritziest schools in the contry. (Could be bad or good). Lots of wealthy and stuck up New Englanders and International people. If you think you can fit in I'd say this is the best bet if you think you won't then pick a different place.</p>

<p>NYU Stern: Don't waste the time or money to get rejected same goes for Cornell )any school at Cornell)</p>

<p>GW - Great if you want poly sci. or International Relations. Business program gets overshadowed. If you don't want a poly sci. charged atmosphere don't go to GW. I personally think the price tag is such a damn waste and I can pay the bill eyes closed.</p>

<p>Maryland - bigger school. Strong business program and well reputed. Size might be a factor go and visit or check their website</p>

<p>American - strongly consider American. They are a bit easier to get into then GW. I personally think those who go to American over GW are smart because GW's price is a scam. Located just outside of the heart of D.C. in a serene suburb. Academics are just as good as GW without the same charge of political atmopshere although it still exists</p>

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<p>really. now i am having second thoughts about babson</p>

<p>i did bad in my old school because expectations were lower, my classmates did worse. i moved because of financial reasons(taxes too high in that town)</p>