Do I even have a chance?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I was quite sad when I got my scores back today with 630cr,610m, and 570wr. </p>

<p>Top Schools on my list:
Rutgers (instate)
Penn State UP
UConn
Drexel
Northeastern
Boston U</p>

<p>GPA: 3.98w I don't know what it is uw.
SAT highs: 630 cr 620 math 570 wr
Current credits: 3 credits from Cornell, 3 from Fairleigh Dickson.
APs current and next year: Computer Science, English, Spanish
*Majority of my classes are honors and have been since freshman year</p>

<p>Activities: Marching Band, Winter Guard, GWAM, Spanish Honors Society
Volunteer: 150 freshman year at a daycamp, 10 at a senior center
Work: Six Flags attendant</p>

<p>I'm black too, altough I doubt that matters much. Any suggestions would be nice as well, such as matches, reaches, and safeties.</p>

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<p>Heck yeah you have a shot. You're practically in.</p>

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<p>Oh that is a bit of a relief. Are there any suggestions of schools that ight be good choices or some reaches? I am really curious.</p>

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<p>I forgot to add that I am looking into Howard as well.</p>

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<p>Have you looked at the University of Pittsburgh?</p>

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<p>Not really, I believe i have gotten mail, but never really looked. I'll take it that I should. My stats/chances would fit there?</p>

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<p>yea u have a great shot at all of them. PSU might be the hardest on ur list but still an amazing shot there. mayby u should aim a lil higher.</p>

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<p>That is there the problem lies. I don't know which schools I should strive for that I might have a chance, however small the chance may be.</p>

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<p>Im guessing u want school in the Northeast so ill name a few where u might consider applying.
- Boston College: U will def get into BU but u might wanna try BC for the heck of it. Personally BC i prefere because unlike BU it HAS a campus. Both are great schools though.
- NYU: although u dont have a great chance, u do have a shot and with a great essay u might just make it.
- George Washington University: id say u have a good shot here.
- Villanova: its a possibility.
- Syracuse: like BU, u will def get in.</p>

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<p>Pitt would be a bit of a reach, but you have a good shot there. Definately check it out.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely look into those schools more thoroughly. </p>

<p>To Pat: You seem to be a big advocate for Pitt, why do you like it so much? I'm just curious, testimonials assure me far more than an official website.</p>

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<p>I like Pitt for a bunch of reasons.</p>

<p>1.) Location. Location. Location. I could not go to a school that was 300 miles removed from the rest of society. Pitt is in the heart of Pittsburgh, a hub for arts, entertainment, and culture. I just love the diversity of cities. So much to do. And all Pitt students ride the Pittsburgh buses for free, so you can go anywhere you want in Allegheny County without paying a dime. Pitt aso offers discounted tickets for students to plays and concerts and such around the city. And if you need to get away from the city lights, Schenley Park, one of Pittsburgh's largest parks, is right next to campus.
2.) It is a large university, without many of the negatives. There are around 17,000 undergrads at Pitt, which gives you a ton of opportunites for student organizations, intramurals, and the like. And the sports are top-notch. The two major sports teams, football and basketball, have both been nationally ranked, as has wrestling, swimming, and ultimate frisbee. The baseball, softball, gymnastics, soccer, and tennis teams are also excellent. There is a ton of schools pride, you will see people (even non-students) around in Pitt gear. But Pitt is not one of those "party schools" that you commonly associate with other large state schools. Sure there are parties, but, because of #1, there is just so much more to do. Class sizes are small, most classes are taught by professors, and large classes have recitations which are smaller discussion classes.
3.) It is a world-class university. Because it is not known as a party school, Pitt has an excellent reputation in the real world. Also, Pitt's $1.8 billion endowment (over $105,000 per undergrad) ranks 25th in the country. It is a major research center, particularly in medicine and the sciences. Pitt has top programs in Philosophy, Chemistry, Economics, English, History, Busines, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Psychology, and Physiology. Pitt's study abroad program is one of the top in the country. Pitt recently released a ten-year, $1 billion (that's $1,000,000,000) plan to renovate, update, and build new facilities all around campus.</p>

<p>... That's just a few reasons. There's just so much to love about Pitt. You should definately give it a look. The urban environment isn't for everyone, but I loved every second I spent there.</p>

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<p>Ahh, well that is very reassuring. I have so many other questions I could ask, but I'll refrain. I will definitely look into it.</p>

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<p>Ask my anything you want. You can PM me if you prefer.</p>

<p>I forgot to mention the campus. Unlike mot urban schools, Pitt actually has a defined campus with plenty of green spots, so you do get a sense of school community that is absent in other city colleges. And right next door is Carnegie Mellon, one of the premiere universities in the world. Pitt and CMU work closely together in all aspects. Pitt students can even take classes at CMU.</p>

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<p>You have a great chance because your GPA is great. SAT scores dont always matter too much, because they recognize that you're not a good standardized test taker. Don't worry where you go, because you will probably do well where ever you go.</p>

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<p>aim higher...throw some bigger reaches into the mix. whats the worst that can happen...you get rejected, so what you expected it anyway</p>