Help me shorten my list and pick a safety?

<p>If OP wanted to be truly safe, she should ditch Harvard SCEA, and add Notre Dame, BC, Georgetown, and maybe UChicago early. Then she can reevaluate from there. It’s her choice in the end though.</p>

<p>@enigmaticescape‌ They are NOT matches. The OP is OOS.</p>

<p>@enigmaticescape‌ They are NOT matches. The OP is OOS. By the time that decision comes back, the OP would have to rush through essays and take the risk of making silly errors. </p>

<p>By the way OP, last time I checked, Georgetown required 3 subject tests, and you only have 2. And Georgetown doesn’t use the Common Application and their app is really long and annoying so know what you’re getting yourself into. Also WUSTL, I forgot to mention, has need-aware admissions, just so you know. Except there are no supplements, and you have a fee waiver. I change my mind, apply to WUSTL since it won’t cost any extra time or money, but don’t be surprised by a waitlist. </p>

<p>@AnnieBeats‌ </p>

<p>OP’s stats are at least in the 75th percentile for Mich. If anything, Mich is a match. Although her URM status won’t help there (UMich doesn’t practice AA), OP has indicated that almost everything about her app is strong. If OP is so worried, she should check her Naviance scattergram and see where her stats lie in comparison to her peers that were accepted/rejected at said schools. Or like I said, she can alternatively ditch Harvard SCEA and apply to more schools EA. </p>

<p>Notre Dame looks like a match for OP. I suggest OP apply for Vandy’s scholarships.
<a href=“Scholarships | Vanderbilt University”>http://www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>@enigmaticescape I had absolutely no idea Georgetown requires three! Luckily I took a third one, but my score sucked (630), but I guess I’ll just send that anyway. I’m not about to go through the whole subject test process again. And I’ll definitely apply to WUSTL then. My sister goes to Notre Dame so I know a lot about it. I don’t like the lack of diversity and heavy religious influence (I’m not Catholic, but Christian), but I would be fine going there. Thank you!</p>

<p>@bamboolong Thanks for the link! I checked it out, and I’m glad I know about it ahead of time! I wasn’t even thinking to apply to individual college scholarships, but now I’ll look into this and others.</p>

<p>OP, be aware that WashU is very protective of its yield rate, so showing interesting is extremely important there. They are concerned that top students are using WashU as a safety, and have been known to turn down applicants who are extremely well qualified but never visited campus/attended an info session/demonstrated interest.</p>

<p>@430ktk Is there any way for me to demonstrate interest without actually visiting campus? It’s like a 13 hour drive.</p>

<p>Trust me, it’s not that bad a drive, I had to drive 13 hours to visit it, as well. There are other ways to show interest like attending their info sessions in your area, visiting their booth at local college fairs, signing up for their mailing list (though this doesn’t demonstrate as much interest), and e-mailing your admissions officer (which I wouldn’t do unless you have a very specific question).</p>

<p>Side question: would it be wise to send in my third SAT subject score to Georgetown (630 in Bio M)? I just looked it up and it says 3 are highly recommended but not required, and that they’re more lenient about EA applicants not having three than they are for RD applicants (which I am). So should I send in that one to make it 3, or send in my two that are good? </p>

<p>I absolutely refuse to take any subject tests again so those are pretty much my options.</p>

<p>OP, where are your siblings going/where did your parents go? And… personally, I wouldn’t drive 13 hours to visit WUSTL, since you might not even get in, etc. There are kids that get in that don’t visit, so I wouldn’t fret. If it’s convenient, go to info sessions, but don’t go out of your way. My parents didn’t take me to visit any colleges nor did I attend info sessions or show interest, haha.</p>

<p>Hm. I just looked up the policy too, and that’s interesting. But you said for EA candidates, I thought you were applying to Georgetown RD since you’re doing Harvard SCEA? Or have you changed your mind?</p>

<p>Also OP, do you not like Chicago? Is it because of the reputation that it’s the place where “fun goes to die”?</p>

<p>@enigmaticescape‌ Siblings go to Notre Dame and UVA (just graduated). Parent 1 went to an HBCU and parent 2 didn’t go to college. Both are immigrants from Africa.</p>

<p>Yeah I won’t go out of my way, but I always have wanted to see St Louis, so if I’m in the area, I’ll go for it. And I said that they kinda grown upon RD candidates (I’m applying RD) who don’t have 3, although it’s technically not a requirement. So I’m just confused whether they’d appreciate a mediocre score that shows I at least meet their recommendation, or two good scores while I disregard their recommendation.</p>

<p>I reaaaallly don’t like Uchicago haha. I visited for my sister and the atmosphere is just not for me. I was tempted to apply though just for their fun supplements.</p>

<p>Hm, sibling legacy isn’t really a hook, but it shouldn’t count against you as long as they are doing well. And for Georgetown, really? I just looked it up and it said EA, so could you provide a link? And maybe the Georgetown forum would be more helpful.</p>

<p>@enigmaticescape OP can’t apply early to Harvard and Georgetown.</p>

<p>@pmmywest‌ </p>

<p>I know that. That’s why I was asking her to clarify what she was doing, since she said they [Georgetown] are okay with 2 subject tests, but I only read that for EA applicants.</p>

<p>@enigmaticescape‌ oh Ok, I see what you’re saying then. Although I’ve heard that it is possible to get accepted with only 2 in the RD round (but it will obviously hurt you)</p>

<p>@pmmywest In that case I suppose I’ll just submit my mediocre third score. Thanks for the help!</p>

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The forget about it!
Find a safety which you can be happy at. I agree about Tulane. Excellent school and, for you, a good match, probably safety. New Orleans is the most unique city in America. You will love it or hate it, but check it out. The birthplace of jazz and Louis Armstrong.</p>

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Actually it is about 33% overall, and probably lower for out of state students. Plus, as stated by someone else, Michigan offers poor aid to OOS students.</p>

<p>@NROTCgrad‌ You’re right. I would be fine attending Tulane, so I should apply there instead of UMD. It’s just odd because literally every kid at my school applies to Maryland. Oh well, not me I guess!</p>

<p>I love New Orleans, so I think it’d be a good safety.</p>

<p>OP - I was going to say that UVA legacy would be a safety since that would be about a 40% acceptance rate and when you also consider URM and your stats, it would be a safety - BUT - you also wrote that neither of your parents went to UVA - and a sibling does not count as a legacy - so just be careful when thinking about legacy. Although you’d be a great applicant, you would not be able to consider UVA a safety without the legacy hook. </p>