<p>I'm a Freshman, presently enrolled in a small (3000 students) college in the Bronx (Manhattan College.) Ever since classes began, I realized that I need a school that's quite the opposite. </p>
<p>Gender: M
Location: New York
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
Will apply for financial aid: Yes
Importance of cost: Very important</p>
<p>45 credits completed by the end of the semester
Philosophy Major</p>
<p>-Academics:</p>
<p>High School GPA: weighted 3.8
High School Class Rank: 10 (of around 70)</p>
<p>Participated in Advanced Placement, Honors, and "College-Now" (for credit) courses.</p>
<p>SAT's: 1760</p>
<p>College GPA: </p>
<p>weighted 3.38 (first semester) (one A, two A-'s, one B, and one C... that C class was just an elective music intro class.)</p>
<p>3.54 (midterms second semester. looking to obtain a 3.7+)</p>
<p>-Achievements: </p>
<p>National Honor Society, Academic M Award, CSC Scholar Athlete, Regional Program for Excellence, Wendys High School Heisman Scholarship, Area All-State for Voice, Clarkson University High School Achievement Scholarship, Steven and Craig Gilbert Memorial Award, Mohawk Central School Music Department Award, Edgar G. Warrant Mohawk Reformed Church Award, Mohawk Central School Government Teachers Award, Barry University Scholarship, Father Schweigert 61 Scholarship, Manhattan College Music Scholarship.</p>
<p>-Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>High School: Student Council (Vice President,) Spanish Club (Vice President,) National Honor Society Participant, Science Club, Drama Club, All County, Regional Program for Excellence Internship, Red Cross Youth Council, New Life Youth Group, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track (Captain,) Varsity Basketball. </p>
<p>College: Manhattan College Student Government, Alumni Events Assistant, Manhattan College Singers, Manhattan College Voice/Acting Seminar, Outdoors Club, WCRM Manhattan College Radio, Manhattan College Coffee House.</p>
<p>-Work Experience: </p>
<p>Manhattan College Alumni-Relations Office.
01/2011 - 05/2011 (10 hours per week.)</p>
<p>St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Janitorial/Volunteer Staff.
10/2006 - 09/2011. (9 hours per week (when home.))</p>
<p>Red Cross Youth Council Volunteer, Red Cross.
04/2007 - 08/2010. (5 hours per week.)</p>
<p>Regional Program for Excellence Internship, St. Elizabeths Medical Center
09/2009 06/2010. (3 hours per week.)</p>
<p>Little Caesars Pizza Employee, Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc.
06/2009 08/2011. (20 hours per week.)</p>
<p>-Strong Letters of Recommendation</p>
<p>-Solid Personal Statement</p>
<p>-looking at schools such as:
University of Washington,
University of Oregon,
Northeastern University,
Temple University,
Vanderbilt University (dream),
University of Notre Dame (dream),
Boston University,
DePaul University,
George Washington University.</p>
<p>are these schools out of the question?
or worth a shot?</p>
<p>any helpful hints and tips for applying,
or recommendations for big universities with solid academics, lots of pride/spirit (preferably east coast)?</p>
<p>thanks so much, i do appreciate all the help.</p>