<p>I don’t think it would bother me that much to be at a school with a small Black population. I was one of a handful at all of my summer programs and sometimes, the only Black guy. I’m more worried about student attitudes towards minorities. I remember reading that Bucknell had a diversity cupcake sale. That seemed like kind of an offensive way to show how you feel about affirmative action. I don’t remember what the student reaction to the sale was though. I think I was just looking for a reason to cross them off my list because my stats were so low. You know, reject them before they reject me But I’d be willing to take another look at them. </p>
<p>I’m hoping that I’ll start to get some good news back from a few of my schools soon. I think once I have some acceptances, I won’t be so nervous about applying to schools with a greater chance of rejection. Are there any other reaches I should take a look at?</p>
<p>If you are okay not going to a predom AA school, I would seriously consider revising your list. Most of the schools you listed are non-factors. Your stats are good enough for some very good regular schools.</p>
<p>Informative - why do you say the schools are non-factors? And what are regular schools? I thought the schools on my list were regular. I’m open to suggestions. That’s why I asked.</p>
<p>Do not fear rejection! Better to take the chance on getting rejected than kicking your butt in January because you did not try. What if you could have been accepted someplace awesome but you didn’t apply?
Of course, there is the extra work and expense of additional apps, but it could be a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.
Have you tried any college search engines to see where your stats would suggest you have a decent chance of getting in? There is one here on CC. Put in as many criteria as possible that matter to you.
[College</a> Search - College Confidential](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/college_search/index.htm]College”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/college_search/index.htm)</p>
<p>With your stats you can aim higher. Look at the national universities rankings in U.S. News. Pick schools in the top 25-50 that you might like. Visit them and narrow your list. Also pick a few reaches, a few matches and a few safeties (local state school).</p>
But I’d be willing to take another look at them. </p>