<p>I'm currently a junior in a NJ public high school- not one one the top high schools in NJ, but a good one. I'm 59 in a class of 325 students.
My practice ACT score was a 27 (I've taken the actual ACT, but my scores haven't come in yet, and I'm aiming for a 28/29). I don't plan on submitting my SAT scores since they weren't good at all.
I'm currently undecided but am interested in psychology, nursing, or visual communications.
GPAs: 3.78 and 4.56
Junior Year: AP English and AP World
Senior Year: AP English, AP Psychology, and possibly AP Calc. All of my other courses since freshman year have been honors.
I've been an active member in both key club and french club for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. I'm also a student ambassador and the media coordinator for photography club during 11th and 12th grade. I plan to get into National Honors Society for my senior year.
I have a decent amount of community service hours, but I'll be volunteering a lot over the summer before I apply next fall. I've had a job last summer and hopefully will this summer.
This summer I'll also be taking a 3 week non-credit course at Brown University. I know it's not a very prestigious summer program, but I'm hoping it will show I took initiative over the summer.</p>
<p>Of course I won't be applying to any ivies, but I don't really know where to (practically) look for schools. I know I want to apply to schools in NJ and the surrounding states, and possibly North Carolina, DC, or the Boston area. Size doesn't particularly matter as long as it's not an overwhelmingly large (Penn State) or small school.
I'd greatly appreciate it if you could recommend some safely, match, and reach schools for me!</p>