<p>I already know the really selective colleges to which I want to apply; the problem is I can't think of any schools I have an actual chance of getting into. I live in North Carolina and I REALLY want to go to school out of state preferably New England or California (possibly midwest or southwest). Where can I apply and have a decent chance of being accepted? I'd also like to get some scholarship money.
I'm a decent student
GPA:4.0
SAT: 2170
Decent extracurriculars with some state level awards, community service, internships etc. and I'm in IB</p>
<p>Please Help!!! I'm a Junior and I need to decide where to apply!
Thanks!</p>
<p>which schools have you already picked out? then we can suggest some similar but safer picks</p>
<p>In California look at Occidental, the Pomona Colleges (but probably not Pomona itself with those stats), Santa Clara University (merit awards), University of Redlands and USC.</p>
<p>^ It's the Claremont Colleges, not Pomona Colleges and you do have good enough stats to get into Pomona. Not guaranteed but still a good shot. What else do you want in a school other then location???</p>
<p>What are you interested in studying? Preference on size of college? Urban, rural? Availability of financial aid/merit aid? LAC or university?</p>
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^ It's the Claremont Colleges, not Pomona Colleges and you do have good enough stats to get into Pomona. Not guaranteed but still a good shot. What else do you want in a school other then location???
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<p>I agree that the OP does have a shot at Pomona, but it would certianly be a reach (it is for almost everyone). However, OP, if you end up liking the Claremont Consortium, you'd have a good shot at Pitzr (and probably Scrippts if you're a girl). </p>
<p>But anyway, it would def. be helpful to know what other schools you like, and answers to the kind of questions fireflyscout asked.</p>
<p>Your safety school should be one that you know you can get into, and that you know you can pay for. That generally means that you need to get to know and love, at least with the mild affection you would hold for a neighbor who has lived next door all of your life, your local community college and/or one of your home state public universities. When you have your safety pinned down, then you can go looking for other options that are more expensive and/or more difficult to get into.</p>
<p>There are something like 3,000 colleges and universities in the USA. Most of what you get out of college is up to your own efforts, so it stands to reason that you can get a decent education just about anywhere. With your stats there are simply dozens of small liberal arts colleges around the country that would be happy to have you.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>
<p>what are some of your preferences in a school. like size, urban/suburban/rural, lac or university, and potential major</p>