I don't know where to go... oh my lord, haha...

Applying to College
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<p>so it's almost summer of junior year. and i have NO IDEA WHERE I WANT TO GO or i could possibly get into. most of my list are reaches. (then again, my list is just random schools taken from these forums... i've visited a grand totale of 3 but i will this summer, haha) and i don't want to go to my safties. can y'all help me? :( i'm an asian female, go to a pretty competitive public high school in mass</p>

<p>GPA: 3.8w (unweighted its pretty low, haha... i think at least top 15%-20%. screwed my sophmore year, but it goes from 3.7 -> 3.5 -> 4.0w but MOST vigorous classes offered... i'm taking 6 APs total when most only take 2-3)
SAT: 2220 [720v 760m 720w]
SAT IIs:
- Chemistry 780
- MathIIC 770
ECs:
- I think my greatest hook (? maybe) will be submitting my art portfolio, and I've won a few nationally recognized art awards (Scholastic, Golden Globe Art Awards - silver) and several regional ones, as well as many in-school art awards each year. My artwork has also been published in books and whatnot.
- Regional Literary Magazine internship: ~50hrs (did all the layout/formatting/techie work!)
- PALS tutoring leader (tutoring BRIGHT students who don't have that opportunity in a neighboring town) : very intensive community work... 7hr/week (11,12), probably ~100+hrs
- Other Community Service Clubs: MOST (funds, charity walks), Red Cross Club (helps natural causes victims) (10-12)
- Student Leadership Council (11, 12)
- Ultimate Frisbee (10, 12)</p>

<p>And um. My list. Tell me how to fix it or figure out which are matches and reaches and aaah... most of these are still up in the air.</p>

<p>Tufts ED
Brandeis
JHU
Boston Uni
Boston College
UMich - Ann Arbor
Syracuse
Northwestern
Emory
Middlebury
Grinnel
Holy Cross?
UMass - Amherst
UConn
RISD? (if I should apply to an art school...)
U of R</p>

<p>I want to go to a school with somewhat of a suburban/urban setting, with a good premed/business program, possibly architecture?... erm, yes. HELP!?</p>

<p>I'm beginning to think maybe I should apply EVERYWHERE and wish for the best. (kinda like a lottery ticket...) If I get rejected from everywhere... well, there's always community college... <em>die</em></p>

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<p>Northwestern is perfect for you. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>^ I think my GPA is somewhat low for Northwestern... :(</p>

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<p>bump a bump ~~~</p>

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<p>NW got pretty competitive this year from what I heard...</p>

<p>I think you've got as good a shot as anyone else though.</p>

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<p>760 + 720 + 720 = 2200, not 2220</p>

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<p>2200* typo, sorry haha. anyone else :)?</p>

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<p>As long as your essays don't hurt you, I think you have a great chance at all those schools with your stats. Good luck and enjoy the applications....=)</p>

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<p>thanks... i just want to get it over with! somehow i've gotten the idea into my head that i won't get into anywhere because of my gpa :( </p>

<p>my essays and recs should be good! (i'm an english person... sciences have been dragging gpa down, lol)</p>

<p>any clue as to how these divide into reach/match/saftey/so forth?</p>

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<p>bump a de dump :D</p>

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<p>There is such a thing as being too detail-minded. You have excellent credentials, and have a reasonable list of schools of interest. Keep adding schools with an eye toward your intended major. If you go to a competitive school, take advantage of its counseling department and have them suggest some schools.</p>

<p>This summer, take your pumped-up list and start evaluating. Your visits will give you clues as to what size and college culture are most appealing. Keep track of the good and the bad - one or two negatives don't mean an automatic "delete." The most important things to keep in mind are your major and the fit/feel of college. Financial aid may or may not be one of your priorities, but it usually part of the equation. </p>

<p>Instead of worrying about your GPA, look at the great credentials you have - strong scores, award-winning artistic talent, meaningful community service. You have a good shot at all the schools on your list, but they are very different environments. Take the time to find the right fit.</p>

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<p>:) Allright, thank you! You make me feeeel muuch better, hehe</p>

<p>This site gave me a warped image of the college admit process - that GPA overrules everything. @_@</p>

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<p>Well, you obviously shouldn't apply to Tufts ED unless that's where you're CERTAIN you want to go and couldn't imagine yourself going anywhere else.</p>