Do i even stand a chance??

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Im a Maryland senior currently.
I took a a handful rigorous courses during my years of HS (AP Govt, AP world, AP Environment, AP psych, DP Hon. Bio/Chem, Hon. Physics, Hon English 9/10/11/12). I'm taking APUSH and AP Macro this year while keeping a DP internship at a medical clinic.
I basically earned B's through out all these class, except honors chemistry (got C's).</p>

<p>I took my SAT's the first time last march when i was a Junior and got a pretty low score...this is why i am stressing.
I will be taking my second try at the SAT's this October.</p>

<p>I am looking for schools that will accept me, mainly in-state, but i am considering out of state schools if they aren't that far (PA,VA)
- Cumulative GPA: 2.92
- Weighted GPA: 3.39
- SAT Math: 440
- SAT Reading: 480
- SAT Writing: 470
- Over 300 SSL (community) Service Hours</p>

<p>Schools that I am interested in; UMBC, Towson, VCU, Temple U, GMU, Salisbury U, Penn State UP, Old Dominion U??
Do i even have a shot at these schools??
Please help me out or provide me some advice...</p>

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<p>Penn State UP: Reach
Towson: Reach
VCU: Reach
GMU: Reach
Temple: Reach
Salisbury: Reach
ODU: High match
UMBC: Reach</p>

<p>You will likely not get financial aid at any of the OOS publics so if you want to go OOS, privates are a better bet. PhilaU at the match level, Alvernia at the low match level…</p>

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<p>I know the first year will be super expensive for OOS, but after 1 year can’t you apply for in-state tuition?
Phila U is expensive, so I’m not sure about that.
Is it wise that I am applying to 8 reach schools out of the total 9?</p>

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<p>Don’t know about your first question, but no that is not wise.</p>

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<p>Frostburg State is in your SAT and GPA range. Far, but still in-state.</p>

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<p>So which reach schools do you guys advise to cut off from my list?</p>

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<p>Retake the SAT or take the ACT to compensate for your low test score/GPA. It will atleast make you look better in some way, since you can’t change your 10th/11th year grades anymore. I believe you are in reach though for all those colleges.</p>

<p>Please chance back <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1555452-chance-ucla-ucsb-uci-ucsd-ucd-stanford.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1555452-chance-ucla-ucsb-uci-ucsd-ucd-stanford.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Probably the ones out of state. Maybe.</p>

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<p>Here is what I’m feeling so far;
UMBC
Towson
Salisbury
Frostburg
VCU
Temple
ODU</p>

<p>More practical? And i will be taking the SAT’s in October.</p>

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<p>That seems more practical! Make sure you improve on those so you’ll have a much better chance. Also try to find a legitimate safety.</p>

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<p>If you can’t afford OOS tuition, you’ll want to cut the VA and PA schools. Both states classify you as dependent until 21 ¶ or 24 (VA). Dependent students are classified as in- or out-of-state based on where their parents live.</p>

<p>Here’s the PA rules: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;
Here’s the VA rules: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;

<p>VA does allow a bit more wiggle room: all you have to do is join the military, get married or have a kid. Then maybe you could go as in-state.</p>

<p>You’ve got some good options for Maryland publics at or a little above your range.</p>

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<p>oh mannnnnnn, that sucks! I’ll probably be better off going to private schools.</p>

<p>What do you guys feel on on Howard U? It’s not far from me at all and their rep isn’t half bad either. Thoughts??</p>

<p>or Pace University up in NY? but its SUPER DUPER BANK, like more than $50k</p>