<p>What other schools should I consider applying to?
When I say "match school", I mean statistically, as in GPA, SAT scores, etc.
All of the schools I have in mind are way too out of reach or too academically below me.
Preferably in the Northeast. The closer to Northern New Jersey, the better.</p>
<p>I'm interested in biological sciences (biochem, genetics, molecular bio, etc.) and want to go somewhere with a good study abroad program. I'm planning on double majoring (one science, one language), but that's not set in stone.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help~</p>
<p>When I say “match school”, I mean statistically, as in GPA, SAT scores, etc.</p>
<p>???</p>
<p>What are your stats? Once we know your stats, we might be able to suggest other schools.</p>
<p>Also, what’s your budget? How much will your parents pay for college? NYU gives lousy aid so it you need aid, that school won’t likely work.</p>
<p>Check out Boston College, the University of Rochester, Colgate, Bucknell, and Lafayette (Northeastern schools similar in selectivity to NYU) …
Boston University, Northeastern, George Washington, and American University (urban universities in the Northeast, all somewhat less selective than NYU).</p>
<p>SAT super score: 1980
GPA(UW): 3.75
Rank: 16/263
subject SATs (so far):
chem: 710
spanish:780
I definitely need need need financial aid, though. My household income hovers around $65K/year.</p>
<p>Colgate’s been in the back of my mind but I’ve always ruled it out because it seems really rural and far away. I’ll definitely look into it more. George Washington and American seem great; I’ve never been to D.C.</p>
<p>I see from another thread you are from Mass. You need to look in-state for some safeties if you “need need need” financial aid. Your stats are a little low for schools that meet full need. Maybe look at Denison which has good FA.</p>
<p>Cannot go to school in Massachusetts.
I have a lot of reasons, but they are all legitimate and important. Just can’t. </p>
<p>How is in-state and out-of-state determined? Where you lived at time of application… or…?</p>
<p>When I graduate high school, my mailing address and everything will be changed to New Jersey, would that change things?</p>
<p>I have my safeties down though, I’m just looking for match schools, as implied by my original post.</p>
<p>Your residency is based on where your parents live. They need to live in the state for a year before you’re a resident (that’s typical for many states.)</p>
<p>I have my safeties down though</p>
<p>Good! Are you certain that you have all cost covered? ** If you’re not certain how the costs of your safeties will get paid for, then those schools are not safeties.**</p>
<p>SAT super score: 1980
GPA(UW): 3.75
Rank: 16/263
subject SATs (so far):
chem: 710
spanish:780
I definitely need need need financial aid, though. My household income hovers around $65K/year.</p>
<p>Then don’t bother with NYU…they won’t give you the aid you need.</p>
<p>You need to apply to schools that will meet need. Otherwise you’ll end up with unaffordable acceptances.</p>
<p>Are you a girl? If so, then Mt Holyoke would be good for you.</p>
<p>Hmm. What if I have one parent living in the state for more than a year and one living there for less than one year? Will I only be in-state when they are both residents?</p>
<p>Sorry for adding these complexities. I understand if you don’t know. </p>
<p>And yes, I am certain that I can cover the costs of the safeties.</p>
<p>Right now, I’m just trying to find some solid match schools. I have my reaches down too, that’s for sure.</p>
<p>From your question it sounds like they are divorced? If so you need to live with the one in-state for more than 1/2 of the year. That is how FAFSA defines the main parent. Do you really think your parents will move to the state you want to attend school? Uproot jobs in this fragile economy?</p>