<p>I could really use some help finding the college that's right for me. I am looking in the new England area for a small private schools in small towns or rural. Not in the city but perhaps near one. I am a fairly good student with almost all As sometimes I get a annoying B plus. I have alot of extra curiclures and I am taking honors and AP classes. I haven't taken the SAT yet cause I am a rising junior but I am already starting prep. Thanks for the help!!</p>
<p>Dartmouth
Amherst
Williams
Tufts (in/near boston)</p>
<p>Are you a girl or guy? What major are you considering? What your your financial parameters?</p>
<p>OP, no one can really help you until you provide SAT/ACT scores, your GPA, and some other details about yourself (like your extracurriculars–not “curiclures”). barrk123’s recommendations would be obvious choices for a student with really high stats. That may or may not be you. There are literally dozens of colleges in New England that fit your basic requirements. Come back in a few months when you have more to go on. And by all means, do include some information on your financial constraints and academic interests.</p>
<p>There are at least 117 colleges in New England that are located in the country, small towns or suburbs! That’s why it is hard for people to give you specific advice at this stage in your search.
Since you are just beginning to look around and have some time, you might benefit by borrowing one of these books from your school library, guidance counselor, or town library or buy a copy (even used if it is within the past two years or so):
The Best Northeastern Colleges - by Princeton Review
Colleges in New England - Peterson’s</p>
<p>You don’t need to read these cover to cover! Just start browsing through it to get some ideas about what other factors might be important to you. Read the introductory chapters to get an overview of the process including financial aid.</p>
<p>And while you are waiting for those test scores, have ‘the money talk’ with your parents about what they can afford. Are you able to pay the $40-50k per year that a private liberal arts college (LAC) will cost or do you need financial aid? How much? If you are going into debt to pay for college, how much debt are you and your family willing to carry? How much are you expected to contribute? Will they expect you to work while you are in school to help cover expenses? If you plan to apply for scholarships, you may want to take a look at what’s available - your school guidance office may have a list (either on-line or on paper). </p>
<p>If you provide your state of residence and expected major(s), that would also help us to help you.</p>
<p>Once you know your financial parameters, you may find a lot of schools are off the list.</p>