<p>I've had the same schools on my list for at least two months, and I can't seem to narrow my list down further. I've done intense research and browsed numerous websites repeatedly, but nothing seems to be working. Btw, my intended major is Graphic Design, with a minor/concentration in Cultural Studies/Anthropology, or at least a bunch of offerings in those areas. I'm aiming to get my list down to less than 10, so I can start visiting. =) </p>
<p>STATS:</p>
<p>SAT - 640 CR/630 M/560 W/8 Essay</p>
<p>ACT - 28 E/27 W/28 M/27 S/10 Essay</p>
<p>GPA - 3.9 Unweighted</p>
<p>APs - World - 5/APUSH - 4/Eng. Lang. - 4/Psych - 5</p>
<p>ECs - Marching Band for 4 years, Pit, Literary Magazine, National Honors Society, Art Honors Society... yeah, not that much. Marching band and pit kills time. </p>
<p>I've also been part of Girl Scouts since Kindergarten, and I'm currently working on my Gold. I've earned my Bronze and Silver, too.</p>
<p>LIST:</p>
<p>Arcadia University
Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Maryland Institute College of Art
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Pratt Institute
Rhode Island School of Design
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts
SUNY Purchase
Temple University
University of the Arts</p>
<p>As you can probably tell from the list, I want to stay in the Northeast in an urban location. I'd like to be academically challenged, as well. Btw, I'm an upcoming senior. Thanks! =)</p>
<p>Get your gold award! And do your project by yourself 
(I’m an Eagle Scout…)</p>
<p>I don’t think your list is that big, honestly. How many are you looking to take off?</p>
<p>Judging from your scores and GPA, I believe either your school is easy or it has grade-inflation…Or you’re a very hard-working student that can spend a long time doing homework and writing essays but you don’t perform so well on timed tests.</p>
<p>I’m looking to take off at least 2-3. And no, no grade inflation here. I take Honors/College/AP courses, too. I think I’m just terrible at tests (minus APs, I guess). =/</p>
<p>A little off the topic, but you might look at dshinka’s reply as a warning. It’s silly but some schools do a first cut through SAT’s. In your case this would be wrong, but that doesn;t make it less real. I too had stellar grades but lousy SAT’s. They count. If you can, take a study course (Kaplan-ish), re-take and blow the test away. Then your big problem will be what to do when every school accepts you.</p>
<p>Your list? Just don’t delete Rhode Island, and you may want to look into what college life at Temple is like, or appeal to these forums. Last I heard, and it has been a while, the campus was in a rough part of town.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, my parents can’t afford an SAT class. =/ Thanks for the advice, though! </p>
<p>Any more suggestions?</p>
<p>From the sounds of it you’ll need financial aid. What is your home state?</p>
<p>i would actually consider adding 1-2 reaches…(:</p>
<p>@Erin’s Dad - I’m in NY. =)</p>
<p>@TheyCallMeCC - Really? I was considering RISD and Pratt reaches. I had Cooper Union on my list originally, but I didn’t like the seemingly lack of liberal arts courses. =/</p>
<p>Work on an application strategy. Without changing your list, what would be a good school for EA or ED? (Remember that ED is not a good option when you need to compare financial aid offers.) What school would you most want to hear from by December? The answer to the last question may give a stronger sense of your priorities. If you have some early schools, an acceptance can save a lot of RD applications. Just be sure to be on top of the process and deadlines. Most schools require you to have all of your letters of recommendation and transcripts requested by late November or early December.</p>
<p>Damn those tests! 
Well if you can’t afford the classes you might try it on your own by borrowing some study guides from your local library. For me the key was practice. I virtually doubled my scores through a month’s practice of about three hours a day, and then two practice tests on weekends. Your grades are great so its all about icing the cake.</p>
<p>I agree about the financial aid. This could help you shorten your list. Look for places that help you land aid. Applying out of state helps (it’s not supposed to, but it does).</p>
<p>And I agree with add a few top names. You should shoot for the moon a few times. You often get more aid from tougher entry schools which love to round out their student population with folks from great distances away literally, and in finance. Use this to your advantage.</p>
<p>Yeah, I haven’t really looked into the Financial Aid that much yet. D; Will do. </p>
<p>As for the SAT, I have to check if the test dates don’t conflict with marching band competitions (which are on Saturdays throughout September/October/November). Really hope nothing conflicts. =/</p>
<p>Quite a few of the SUNYs offer graphic design, and they are relative bargains for tuition. Look at those for your best FA offers.</p>
<p>I’m looking at Purchase and FIT. The locations of the other SUNY’s aren’t that appealing to me, as I don’t feel like venturing too far upstate. =)</p>