Help Finding Match Schools/Visiting Colleges on the East Coast

College Search & Selection
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<p>I posted a thread earlier asking for college suggestions, but I've altered my criteria a bit since then. I've established most of my reaches and safeties, but I'm having issues with matches. </p>

<p>I'm fine with any location besides major cities, still preferably suburb/small town. I'd like the school to have at least 5,000 undergrads. I'm not so much focused on having a strong environmental program anymore, although it would be preferable, but more importantly a school strong in a broad area of subjects. </p>

<p>Here's my list at the moment:</p>

<p>Reach- Dartmouth, Cornell, Stanford, Yale
Reach/Match- UCLA
Match- UCSD
Safety- UC Davis, University of Vermont, University of Connecticut, Rutgers </p>

<p>Any opinions on any/all of my choices, pros/cons, any that seem out of place are welcome. More suggestions on match schools would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>One more question before I post my stats again: I'm very likely heading to the east coast soon to visit colleges. Other than the ones on my list, are there any others you recommend visiting?</p>

<p>Thanks so much to anyone who read through all this. </p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 4.3 weighted/4.0 unweighted</p>

<p>Class Rank: 7/583</p>

<p>SAT: first try- CR 710/M 740/W 700
second- CR 740/M 680/W 780
*question about my SAT scores- If I can only send one set, which would be better to send?</p>

<p>SAT II: World History: 680
US History: 690
Math II: 690
*These are my weak points- I'm retaking Math and will also be taking English, possibly Chemistry.</p>

<p>I've taken 4 AP classes so far, 5s on all the tests, 6 more APs senior year.
I'm involved in French Club, French NHS, Key Club, CSF, NHS (VP next year), 3 years of tennis. I've volunteered for an equestrian therapy program regularly for the past 4/5 years.
I was a member of Youth & Government sophomore and junior year, received Lobbyist of the Year junior year.</p>

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<p>Another question, would you put Colgate as a match?</p>

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<p>Anyone? Any input would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Colgate has only around 2800 students, but it is hard to find all criteria in one place. Probably a match.</p>

<p>Definately consider UVA, W&M</p>

<p>Send all scores and let them pick which ones are best.</p>

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<p>Duke, William & Mary, Wake Forest if you want similar schools with better weather.</p>

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<p>Since you’re a CA resident, it makes little sense to apply to less selective OOS publics where you won’t get great financial aid and probably not merit aid. Less selective private colleges are probably your best safety options. </p>

<p>Swish had great suggestions. U Miami (in a suburb) and U Rochester might also be worth a look.</p>

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<p>^^I was thinking as much about the out-of-state public schools. Thanks for the suggestions.</p>

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<p>rutgers is not a definite safety for you oos</p>

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<p>I’d rethink the 5000 number, that eliminates many excellent schools that would be good match/slight reach schools like Bowdoin, Colby and Middlebury. I’d consider reaches slightly less selective than Dartmouth like Williams. And good ones that you should have no problem getting into like Bates and Trinity.</p>

<p>I’d take off Yale for being in an ugly city and being pretty unlikely.</p>

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<p>Seems like you are a match for Bucknell. They have a strong environmental program.</p>

<p>I also second Colgate. It’s a great school.</p>

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<p>What about Tufts?</p>

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<p>I know nothing about tufts enviro programs
also, would being near Boston annoy you?
It would probably be a high match/low reach for you</p>

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<p>Holy Cross, Bucknell, Colgate.</p>