<p>I'm not sure where I fit in. Can you all give me some realistic options? As in where do I actually have a chance of getting in?
I have a 4.0, top 12 percent.
Super involved equestrian.
Very good resume, class officer all four years ect.
Great recs and very good/unique essay.
Only a 28 on the act and an 1890 on sat.
What are some realistic colleges on the east or west coast/northeast area?
I may do ed to one as well.
From Texas, by the way. If that matters.
Suggestions would be highly appreciated, thanks!</p>
<p>What is your financial situation?</p>
<p>Mount Holyoke would be one suggestion, especially if you want to continue your equestrian activities.</p>
<p>The school should have good need based financial aid! Thanks, I’ll look into that one some more but the only all girls school I was really thinking about was Barnard as it apparently doesn’t feel like only girls with it being affiliated with Columbia</p>
<p>I would say Cornell would be a reach school, but not an impossibly high one. They have a good equestrian program.</p>
<p>If you are serious about your riding, you need to look at colleges/universities where you will be able to take your horse, or where riding will be readily available. There are a couple of threads on the “take your horse to school or not” topic in the Parents Forum. I’d suggest you go look there for ideas.</p>
<p>If you like Barnard, check the whole list of women’s colleges at [The</a> Women’s College Coalition](<a href=“http://womenscolleges.org/]The”>http://womenscolleges.org/) Many are test-optional, and the southern ones tend to have equestrian teams.</p>
<p>For test optional institutions in general, see [The</a> National Center for Fair & Open Testing | FairTest](<a href=“http://www.fairtest.org%5DThe”>http://www.fairtest.org)</p>
<p>Thank you for your suggestions. When I mentioned the equestrian thing that was sort of just a side note that I thought could be valuable to know, I don’t think I want to ride on a team unless there are scholarships involved. Barnard is just a suggestion but I don’t like the all girls aspect, just like it’s placement and affiliation with Columbia.</p>
<p>Haven’t you done any reading on your own that you need strangers suggestions? Go get a Fiske Guide or a Colleges that Change Lives (also on the web) and do some reading so you can see what you like. Look down the list of colleges that meet full need.
[Colleges</a> That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2013/09/18/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need-2014]Colleges”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2013/09/18/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need-2014)</p>
<p>Have you actually visited any of the women’s colleges? I ask because neither of my kids was super keen on the idea, but both decided to visit Mt. Holyoke. Both thought the campus was beautiful, really liked the students they met and the academic side, and ended up applying. One got very good merit aid, too. And they are test optional, which could help you out. They are part of a consortium with four other colleges, so you can take some classes and attend events at those other schools, too.</p>
<p>Do you need financial aid? What can your parents afford? Are you looking for merit? Go to the library and start pouring over the college guides and narrowing down some colleges based on the above as well as other considerations. Go look at the stats for the college regarding GPA, rank, SAT/ACT scores.</p>
<p>Skidmore: [Skidmore</a> College: Van Lennep Riding Center](<a href=“http://cms.skidmore.edu/map/van-lennep.cfm]Skidmore”>http://cms.skidmore.edu/map/van-lennep.cfm)</p>
<p>I haven’t had the chance to visit many colleges yet so no. And Brownparent, of course I have done loads of research I’m just not sure if I’m thinking realistically. Isn’t the point of this site to get information and opinions from other people? Thank you for the link though, that should be ivery useful! Goingnutsmom, yes financial aid is pretty important but fortunately my parents income typically resides in a bracket that is affordable. Thank you everyone for your input!</p>
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<p>What do you mean by this? Do you mean your parents can easily pay over $50,000/year for college? Have you confirmed with them that they are willing to spend that much? That does open up more options.</p>
<p>Any test optional school would be one place to start. Then, find schools that have score ranges where you fall in the middle or higher. I would think Barnard is looking for much higher scores. But there are about 2000 colleges and universities that would love to have you! Some would even pay to have you on their campus.</p>
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fortunately my parents income typically resides in a bracket that is affordable.
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<p>???</p>
<p>What does that mean? Are your parents low income? </p>
<p>Do your parents have a good income? IF so, how much will they pay? </p>
<p>Your statement sounds like you’re saying that your parents are in a bracket that can afford to pay for college. If that’s true, how the heck would you qualify for aid? FA is based on demonstrated need. </p>
<p>Please clarify. </p>
<p>You need to have your parents run the net price calculators on various schools’ websites to see what aid you might get.</p>
<p>Your rank will be an issue at the schools that give the best need based aid.</p>
<p>In Maryland, Goucher is test-optional and St. Mary’s is about in your score range. Both have equestrian programs. And despite the name, St. Mary’s is a secular public LAC.</p>
<p>I mean that my parents do qualify for a lot if financial aid, so that helps. And Mom2collegekids, what do you mean my rank will be an issue for reviewing need based financial aid? Most schools are need-blind during the admissions process. Does anyone know anything about bates? It’s also test-optional. And I’m taking the sat and hope to score at least a 1900. Keep in mind, early decision is an option as well meaning that could increase my chances a bit.</p>
<p>If you need a lot of financial aid, applying ED means you have no chance to compare financial aid packages and use cost as part of your decision process.</p>
<p>Or Trinity in Connecticut??</p>
<p>*And Mom2collegekids, what do you mean my rank will be an issue for reviewing need based financial aid? Most schools are need-blind during the admissions process. *</p>
<p>I didn’t say that. </p>
<p>I said that your rank will hurt you at schools that give the best aid. That means that schools that give the best aid may not ADMIT you because you’re not in the upper 10% of your class. </p>
<p>Have your parents use the NPC’s on various schools’ websites.</p>
<p>Are you saying that your parents are low-income? Do you have a non-custodial parent? </p>
<p>If your parents are middle-income, then they need to figure out if they can pay the estimated costs.</p>
<p>You need to find financial safety schools. Those will likely be Texas publics if your low income because fed and state aid will likely make those affordable.</p>
<p>Hard to believe there is a low income student “super involved in equestrian”, even in TX.</p>