<p>You might want to consider some schools in Canada and the UK. I understand that ECs are not that important there. Not that your ECs are bad, but Ivy level kids on CC seem to have almost superhuman ECs.</p>
<p>I don’t think I’m willing to leave the States for college.</p>
<p>Thanks for your input though :D</p>
<p>You might think about adding Washington University. It is highly ranked, but it seems like a lot of top kids who get rejected at the Ivies get into Wash U.</p>
<p>Perhaps also consider Cornell. The easiest Ivy to get into.</p>
<p>Also, perhaps consider some of the tip top OOS state universities, such as Berkeley, UCLA, and Virginia. They need the out of state tuition, so you have a better chance there than normal.</p>
<p>I am definitely considering UVA. Thank you for that.</p>
<p>Cornell I was considering as well.</p>
<p>I will take a look at WUSTL as well. I’m pretty sure I will apply there actually cause of the lack of supplements! xD</p>
<p>If you are working that many hours to help your family, I would assume that you are low income, correct? If so, focus on meeting your need. OOS publics won’t do that - don’t bother with UCB, it certainly won’t.</p>
<p>Michigan will most likely not meet your need OOS. NYU and UVA won’t either. UVA has more scholarship money, but it is competitive. It’s okay to apply as a reach, but you seriously lack a true safety. </p>
<p>Canadian and UK schools don’t look to be an option either, as you wouldn’t receive financial aid as an international student.</p>
<p>You need at least 1-2 in state publics or else schools that will give you large merit as safeties. Look at UVM, Bama, U Pitt, etc.</p>
<p>I’m not exactly low income, I believe I’d be able to pay most tuition. It’s just that the business requires a lot of work and organizing. I help out with that instead of having to hire more personnel that might not be able to do it with as much care as I do since it’s my family business, you know.</p>
<p>If you’re able to pay 55-60k/year, then OOS publics are a good option, I suppose.</p>
<p>I still think you need 1-2 safeties. Every single college on your list is extremely selective. I also think you should have some mid tier schools, like Boston College. Your list is extremely top heavy.</p>
<p>I do have Boston College on the list 
I just abbreviated it as BC. I think it’s a fantastic school.</p>
<p>Do you have safeties that you’d recommend?</p>
<p>Sorry, that was bad phrasing. I saw BC, and I meant to say to add more schools of a similar or slightly lower caliber. </p>
<p>Apply to your in state publics, places where you’ll get merit, or other schools you like for safeties. I can’t recommend any because your list doesn’t have many discriminating factors, other than rank.</p>
<p>What other schools are good with business and are like BC? I’m not too familiar with other schools like BC.</p>
<p>magentaturtle, it’s a little hard to say what you’re chances are with the information provided. I don’t have to tell you that you have good test scores and a good course load. I agree with everyone who has suggested you add another safety or so; that means schools where you’re above the middle 50 percentile range. Make sure you also have one financial safety. Early in the thread someone said that you really need to do volunteer work. Although that would be ideal, I wouldn’t sweat it. Most colleges place volunteer work on a list of things they will “consider” in applications, but not something they find important. Leadership positions, however, are super important. If you don’t think you can stand out on that front, make sure you have a unique essay or something else that pops. Just good test scores and good grades probably won’t be good enough at some colleges you’re looking at. But hey, I’d say you definitely have a fighting chance. Good luck :)</p>
<p>Thanks for your input. I will definitely take everything you said into consideration. I’m trying to write a good essay. I think I have, but I wrote it… so I’m biased.</p>
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<p>Wake Forest
USC
Lehigh
Georgetown
Villanova
Emory</p>
<p>All of the above schools offer strong business programs, have similar student bodies, and are within (relatively) similar selectivity to BC. Check to see if they meet your need based aid though. However I would imagine most of the schools would be more financially generous than UMich and NYU.</p>
<p>I am considering USC and have thought about Georgetown.</p>
<p>I will most likely add USC to the list but not so sure about Georgetown.</p>
<p>SUNY Binghamton, UMich, UVA, USC, NYU, BC, Vandy, Duke, UChicago, Penn, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, WUSTL</p>
<p>How many schools is too much to apply too :/</p>
<p>Ideally I’d say you want to apply to 6-8. But really if you must do more then no more than 10. </p>
<p>2-3 safeties
2-3 matches
2-3 reaches</p>
<p>BC is sort of a safety, but if I were you I’d have a real safety/virtually guaranteed college on that list. I almost applied to a community college just to guarantee acceptance to a school. It seems silly in hindsight, but when you have a top-heavy list like yours (and like mine was) then it’s always good to have a backup.</p>
<p>I have binghamton in there. I live in New York and with my stats I think I’d be virtually guaranteed acceptance would I not?</p>
<p>magenta, let’s take a step backwards here. First, clarify your financial situation. Many of the private universities in the Northeast offer only NEED based aid. You will either qualify for sufficient need based aid or you won’t. Ask your parents to use an online calculator to get an idea of what you may be eligible for. If that works for you, then you’ll have a fairly open ended list.</p>
<p>If, on the other hand, you require – or just want – MERIT based aid, you’ll have a considerably different list. So work that out first.</p>
<p>Second, selective private colleges, both medium and small, care a lot about your total profile, in addition to your academic accomplishments. You don’t need a long list of organizations and activities, but you do need to demonstrate a passion in one or two areas outside of the classroom. Think about how you will present yourself. In otherwords, what will you contribute to the campus community?</p>
<p>Your involvement in research and your work in your family business could both be expanded to appealing extracurriculars, but it’s up to you to figure out how to communicate your commitment in your application – e.g., through your essays, recommendations, interviews and resumes. </p>
<p>Also, any personal diversity factors – race, ethnic background, economic status, first in family to attend college – will be considered.</p>
<p>Apply to UMich as early as you can under their rolling application system. If you get in, that will be your safety. If you don’t get into you’ll know soon enough to find another safety option. </p>
<p>When you’re realistically targetting super-selectives, the number you should apply to depends on the amount of energy that you’re willing to put into the applications. Some parts of the application are general, some need to be tailored to the individual college. Putting the money to the side for a minute and just focusing on selectivity, if UMich works for you, you could, conceivably just apply to the most selectives and cut out the middle range.</p>
<p>But, in order to put together a reasonable list, you must first be crystal clear on your finances. A few questions: Are you looking for a business degree per se, or would economics work for you? Are you male or female? Have you looked at small liberal arts colleges?</p>
<p>I’d be comfortable with either a business degree or just majoring in economics.
I am a male.
I am first generation but Asian.
I will definitely qualify for need based aid because while I am not poor, I’m not exactly rich. I believe my income bracket is around 80,000. My mom contributes most of this.</p>
<p>I do not believe that UMich still has rolling admissions. Rather, I think just has EA now. I plan on EA there to hopefully find out as soon as possible.
Also, UMich is definitely a school that I would love attending. I enjoy the campus and also would be more than satisfied to go to school at Ross, their business school.</p>
<p>I wrote about an experience I had in the family business when I was younger for my common app essay and think I did a fairly good job. I also believe my guidance counselor is familiar with my situation and will most likely mention it in some way in the rec.</p>
<p>In terms of Binghamton, do you think I’d be virtually guaranteed admission?</p>
<p>Can someone answer my question about Binghamton?</p>