Help me find some schools?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a senior, Asian female in southern California. I need some help looking for schools D:</p>

<p>SAT: 2150 (720CR, 750M, 680W) Retaking in October, although to be honest, I doubt there will be a significant improvement...
GPA: 4.00 UW
Extracurriculars: admittedly, kind of weak. I switched high schools between freshman and sophomore year and so there's nothing that I have done over all four years. Unfortunately, my interests are kind of spread out and may seem kind of random.</p>

<p>I'm looking into medium-sized schools, like 5000-9000 undergraduates sounds good, although this isn't a requirement for me. I'd like to stay away from schools that are <em>too</em> small, though. Location is probably the most important - I get the impression that schools close to big cities will have more opportunities. At the very least, a great college town, so I'm not forced to stay on campus all the time. 8D</p>

<p>I'm not exactly sure what I want to study yet, so schools that offer flexibility in switching majors/colleges would be best. Right now I'm leaning towards neuroscience/cog sci, and I might double major in something business-related, like marketing.</p>

<p>So far I'm looking into WashU and Rice and really like them, so I'd like some suggestions on some similar schools. Also, the UCs will be my "safety" schools, so I don't mind reaching high when it comes to privates. :) ...But, I also need suggestions on schools that I have realistic chance of getting into. Help?</p>

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<p>Oh, I forgot to mention, I’m NOT planning to go pre-med. If I stay with neuroscience I would most like to on to do research. But like I said, I’m not completely sure yet. Also, I’d prefer a school that focuses on its undergraduates. Quality of life is important, because I want to have a happy time and make new friends, etc. I’m not a big party person but I’d like to have a complete college experience. And I don’t think I could survive somewhere where the academics were completely cutthroat.</p>

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<p>Ummmm ivy league?!?! </p>

<p>Chance me please I’m desperate</p>

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<p>Tufts, Holy CROSS</p>

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<p>University of Chicago
Seattle Pacific
Ivies
Vanderbilt
Marymount manhattan
The new school</p>

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<p>Emory, Carnegie Mellon, University of Rochester and Case Western. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Can your parents afford full tuition at a private school? If so, Boston College is another great choice.</p>

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<p>Make sure you apply to several UCs as the top ones, as I understand it, are not a lock for anyone. </p>

<p>Maybe Scripps or Pomona–they’re part of the Claremont Consortium and there are lots of opportunities there.</p>

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<p>I’m going to need financial aid. I’ll look into the schools suggested. Thanks :)</p>