looking for schools

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a junior in the beginning stages of my college search. At this point I'm not too picky and pretty much open to any suggestions!</p>

<p>Info:
-I'm an AB student. I previously estimated my GPA to be approx a 3.7 but I'm not sure because the schools I attended overseas did not calculate GPA.<br>
-I've pretty much taken all honours classes and I have pretty rigorous course load
-Estimated to score 2000+ on SAT
-Okay EC's: volunteering, clubs, and sports</p>

<p>School criteria:
-I'm looking for schools strong in social sciences, primarily economics.<br>
-Medium to large school
-Open to location but prefer relatively urban areas.
-Nice campus</p>

<p>Also, are there any schools that place a heavy emphasis personal qualities and your essay rather than a heavy emphasis on your grades and stats.</p>

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<p>Wisconsin, Chicago, Michigan, Pitt and Maryland.</p>

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<p>Smith College, if you’re female.</p>

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<p>Northwestern University or the University of Chicago satisfy all of your criteria. Grades & stats are important at both of these universities as are teacher recs & essays.</p>

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<p>thanks for the suggestions.<br>
@ coldwind: if i’m not mistaken northwestern and university of chicago would be reaches with my stats? </p>

<p>any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>Boston University has a really good economics program and seems pretty realistic for you.</p>

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<p>Without an actual standardized test score, it is difficult to determine whether or not Northwestern University & the Univ. of Chicago are unreasonable reaches. Claremont McKenna College in Pomona, California–outside of Los Angeles-- is another highly selective option. CMC, however, is a small school in a consortium of five schools (Pomona College, Scripps–all female, Harvey Mudd --all engineering, Claremont McKenna–government, political science & economics, and Pitzer). You can take classes at all 5 schools, and dining facilities are open to all students from all 5 schools.
Liberal Arts Colleges (LACs) may place a stronger emphasis on essays & personal qualities. Schools that are SAT/ACT optional emphasis GPA, rigor of coursework, essays & teacher recs.
Bowdoin College in Maine is SAT optional–but it is also highly selective. Great for economics, government, political science & a host of other areas of study. Great food & great dorms in a semi-rural near the ocean location.
Consider St. Mary’s College of Maryland. It is the state’s honors college. Co-ed LAC. Beautiful waterfront location.</p>

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<p>thanks catlinjon</p>

<p>coldwind: hmm yeah. I am taking the PSAT in a couple of weeks so when I get that score maybe it’ll help me determine my chances.</p>