<p>I am a B- average student, just average. 1550 on my SAT the 2nd time, retaking it again at the end of this month for the last time. I have toured many colleges, and the one I felt was "for me" (Texas A&M), I would most likely not be accepted to. I plan on double majoring in international business and marketing, and then going to law school. I would prefer a college that is more on the conservative and traditional side. I am very open to private colleges. I am just trying to find a college similar to colleges such as Middlebury, Kenyon, Colby, or Elon. I like colleges with the classic, old school "preppy" feel that would accept a B student like myself. Any suggestions would be helpful because I am not even sure where to start. Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d meet with your guidance counselor to get some ideas. Also get your hands on some college guide books and start reading. You can also look at this list for ideas on this list. [A+</a> Schools for B Students | Top National Universities | US News Best Colleges](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus]A+”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus)
Offhand, a couple of schools I would research (I primarily know the east coast schools) include U of Scranton, Siena College, Ryder College, and perhaps some of less selective SUNY schools.</p>
<p>You would probably love High Point University. It’s expensive, though. Other ideas are Austin College, Susquehanna, Beloit.</p>
<p>2 colleges come to mind – Centenary in Lousiana and Hanover in Indiana. Miram in Ohio may also work for you. Given what you want, I don’t think Beloit would be a match.</p>
<p>Thank you all for the suggestions so far! I will look into all of those! The only ones I am not sure about would be the ones that are Methodist, because I am Catholic. I appreciate all of the feedback so far!</p>
<p>Roger Williams, Lake Forest, Stonehill, Clemson</p>
<p>Look into Ursinus</p>
<p>Many colleges that may be Methodist (or lots of other denominations), are that in name only.
don’t let that deter you from looking at the school/s.</p>
<p>Methodist colleges don’t feel very “Methodist,” but since you mentioned Catholic schools, how about looking at some of the smaller Jesuit schools? John Carroll in University Heights Ohio is nice and has an 81% admission rate. It’s a bit preppy but has a lot of strong business program. In my opinion, Jesuit schools have a nice feel to them. </p>
<p>A small Jesuit school that has always interested me - and might be a fit for you - is Loyola New Orleans. Students there have a lot of advantages from their proximity to Tulane. It is harder to be admitted to but a possibility for you.</p>
<p>Another Catholic school you might like is The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. A bit preppy, good business, 87% admission rate. (Not Jesuit.)</p>
<p>You would add geographic diversity to these schools. In St. Paul or University Heights, you might even get a scholarship that is a bit for being from Texas.</p>
<p>Someone mentioned Hiram. It is a lovely small LAC that I think you would be admitted to but I think that you would not find the preppy feel you are looking for.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I just saw the Clemson idea and liked it. We had a nice tour of Clemson. Clemson might remind you of some of the things you like about Texas A and M.</p>
<p>I strongly second the suggestion of Loyola New Orleans. It has a good B-school, well respected law school and a strong international marketing program. A very high percentage of students do one or more semesters abroad. It’s literally next-door to Tulane and students can take classes there also.
Now we’re not Catholic, so I didn’t know what the “Jesuit tradition” meant prior to arriving on campus. I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed with the nurturing environment and really felt good about leaving my first born there</p>
<p>There’s a program through Blinn (which is a community college very close to A&M) called Blinn Team. I don’t know all the details, but I think if A&M is right for you it’d be worth looking into! I live in Texas so it’s competitive to get into A&M. Most of my friends get in through Blinn Team and are still part of campus life and nobody seems to know that they actually attend Blinn!</p>
<p>I too was going to suggest both Loyola in new orleans and Clemson! They are both colleges that I think you would like based on this post.</p>
<p>Have you considered Bryant University? It is a business oriented school dedicated to giving you a well rounded education. Your SAT score is slightly under average for them, but not by a huge amount (and you are taking it again, anyway). Plus, Bryant is test optional. It does not look like the other schools you mentioned, but it is beautiful. I was also going to suggest Stonehill, but that is more liberal artsy. Because you want to major in International Business and Marketing, I think Bryant would be a better fit for you. According to college board, 23% of Bryant’s incoming freshmen had between a 2.0 and a 2.50, 20% had between a 3.0 and 3.24, 21% had between a 3.25 and a 3.49, 15% had between a 3.5 and 3.74 and 17% had a 3.75+ GPA.</p>
<p>It might not have the feel you want, though. But I still think it is worth looking into.</p>
<p>Another one you should look into is Quinnipiac University. I think that has more of the “preppy” feel you are looking for. They accept 63% of their applicants. A majority of its freshmen class had between a 3.25 and 3.74 GPA in high school.</p>
<p>Elizabethtown College
Ithaca College
Westminster College (UT)
Salisbury University
Sienna College
SUNY Oswego
Auburn
Berry College
Ohio University
University of Alabama (if you apply now)
Oklahoma State University (I believe it attracts a number of Texans who couldn’t get into Texas A&M but wanted a more rural, conservative school. The entire town of Stillwater is based around OSU although OSU lacks the huge number of traditions that A&M has).
St. Mary’s College of Ca
Texas Tech University</p>
<p>I’m actually touring Auburn next week! And University of Alabama. Thank you for all of the suggestions!</p>
<p>Rachel,</p>
<p>You’re coming to Bama next week? Have you set up your campus tour? </p>
<p>Bama has a Catholic Church right on campus property and a very active Catholic student community.</p>
<p>Have your parents said how much they’ll spend on college?</p>
<p>go to the Bama forum here for more info…
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/</a></p>
<p>Yeah I have set up a campus tour, as well as met with a recruiter at a college fair in my town last week. I actually just submitted my application for UA 
I didn’t see a extracurricular/volunteer section on the application though which I found rather odd, hope that is correct! And it is good to know about the Catholic church on campus, I like that. My parents will spend probably up to 40,000 a year max. Thank you for the info!</p>
<p>OP - Clemson is a really good school, but midrange CR+M is 1170-1330. You didn’t say how your SAT splits out. Hopefully you can get nearer the top end of that range - you may need that as OOS student.</p>