Help with schools/chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I would like to attend a smaller, prestigious school on the east coast, preferably near a large city. I want a good social and sports scene, and a college with a lot of opportunities to get involved in clubs or organizations. Any suggestions of schools would be great as well as my chances to be accepted the ones I have listed. Thanks.</p>

<p>(I know my SAT scores are barely average or a little below average for most of these schools, but I feel that my ECs may make up for it. Let me know what you think.)</p>

<p>High Reach Schools:</p>

<pre><code> -Columbia University
-Princeton University
-Boston College
-Georgetown University
</code></pre>

<p>All other schools on my list:</p>

<pre><code> -Northeastern University
-Boston University
-American University
-Bucknell University
-Villanova University
-University of Pittsburgh
-Dickinson College
-Colgate University
</code></pre>

<p>My Specifics:</p>

<p>GPA Unweighted: 3.91
GPA Weighted: 4.25</p>

<h1>of AP Courses: 7</h1>

<p>Class Rank: 7/300
SAT Scores: 1740 (CR=560, M=580, W=600)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:</p>

<p>-Class Treasurer
-Two-Year Junior Board Member for a volunteering organization in my city
-Varsity Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, and Soccer (11 varsity letters so far)
-Varsity Volleyball team captain (District Runners-Up)
-Member of Student Council, Key Club, NHS
-Fluent in Spanish
-Play guitar and piano
-Performed at community benefit concert last two years</p>

<p>Employment:</p>

<p>-Summer lifeguard/concessions manager at community pool (last two years)</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:</p>

<p>-School Citizenship Award 2007
-Attended Scripps National Spelling Bee 2007 (placed 180th)
-Published in four anthologies for poetry
-Topical winner in Spring 2009 Live Poet Society Contest
-District Foreign Language Award 2007</p>

<p>I know my SAT scores may really be holding me back, but let me know what you think about my situation. Your input is MUCH appreciated!</p>

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<p>....??????</p>

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<p>Columbia University- High reach
-Princeton University- Super high reach
-Boston College -IDK
-Georgetown University- High reach</p>

<p>All other schools on my list:</p>

<p>-Northeastern University- reach
-Boston University-IDK
-American University- maybe a high match( not sure, though)
-Bucknell University-IDK
-Villanova University_IDK
-University of Pittsburgh-IDK
-Dickinson College-IDK
-Colgate University- reach</p>

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<p>I don't think your ECs are strong enough to make you stand out from the crowd. hope you wrote killer essays. GOOD LUCK! and chance back at subthread: I'd appreciate a chance or two, hmm or maybe three :P</p>

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<p>-Columbia University - high reach
-Princeton University - very high reach
-Boston College - high reach
-Georgetown University - high reach</p>

<p>-Northeastern University - reach
-Boston University - low reach
-American University - low reach
-Bucknell University - I'm not sure about this one, sorry
-Villanova University - low reach
-University of Pittsburgh -
-Dickinson College - low reach
-Colgate University - reach</p>

<p>I know that scores are starting to matter less and less, but raising your 1740 would greatly help your chances. Truthfully, I don't think your EC's make up for your low SAT scores, especially at schools like Columbia or Princeton. You're obviously an above-par student normally, so raise those scores!
Based on your description of what you want in a college, I'd recommend looking at the five colleges system in Massachusetts (outside of Boston). Maybe you should consider UMass-Amherst. So basically, definitely retake your SATs and start working on your essays early to highlight your passions. Perhaps you could become a recruited athlete in on of those sports you play...that would give you a hook :)
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are extremely low for the ivies and georgetown. Not too sure about boston college. Try getting your SAT scores up to the 700s each. You have a better chance with the other schools.</p>

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<p>At top colleges, ECs don't make up for SATs unless they are truly world class, and even then, it would be tough with a 1700's score.</p>

<p>Do yo have a sport where you are recruitment level? That would certainly get you into several on your second list.</p>

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<p>just study your but off this summer for the sats...then you'll have much better chances</p>

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<p>just work on those SAT's and you'll get into most of those match schools. The reach schools are gonna be very hard to get into, but who knows what may open up if you pull up your SATs. Your EC's are outstanding, and your class rank is very good as well. I think you'll get into nearly all of your match schools (schools on your list not listed as reach schools).</p>

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<p>Chance me back if you could...Thanks a lot</p>