<p>what was ur h.s. gpa, and what classes have u taken? theres a huge difference between a 3.9 with tons of art and introduction to beginning algebra 1, than with calculus 2 and microeconomics, sociology, philosophy, etc</p>
<p>I definately agree with the above poster.. 4 honors courses isn't going to be enough to offset your SAT score and prove to the adcoms that your classes were rigorous (highlighted by the fact that your SAT was recent).</p>
<p>I took 9 honors courses and I still was considering re-taking the SAT because I got 1430/1600 back in high school, which is like 50th percentile at good schools. You really need to STAND OUT, not be average.</p>
<p>I think you're an above average cantidate to any in-state school, but average/below average for any OOS private. Definately work on that test score.</p>
<p>edit: Since you have so many unique extracurriculars, just work on getting the SAT high enough so that youre at least in the 50 percentile or so. You don't need a 2200+ or anything, just make sure its high enough so that it wont instantly turn adcoms off.</p>
<p>out of the schools you listed heres what i think
brown- rejected
nyu- rejected
tulane- rejected
boston college- rejected
boston university- accepted
university of miami- accepted w/scholarship
george washington- accepted</p>
<p>some others i would suggest to apply to would be ur state school, university of southern california, emory university, georgetown university, american university, villanova university, wake forest university, baylor university, fordham university, southern methodist university, and syracuse university</p>
<p>that way theres some real good schools with some highly ranked schools, middle-high ranked, and some middle ranked schools...you should definitely have a shot at all those with emory, georgetown, and wake forest being the exception...however usc is ranked very high and does not require sat scores so i think you would have the best shot to get in there if ur going for the highest ranked school...but also i cant tell you much until you tell us what college classes youve taken</p>
<p>Okay for college:
Engl. Comp. 100 level, 200 level
Oral Comp.
L.A. Literature.
College Alegbra,& Liberal Arts Math
US History 1&2
Art History*
Comp. science 101
Cellular Bio w/lab
(Hon.) Organismal Bio w/lab*
Pschology 101
Honors Abnormal Psyc.
Honors Social Psyc
Honors Devlop. psyc.*
Research Psyc.*
Spanish 101
Honors Spanish 102
Spanish 201*</p>
<p>*fall 2007</p>
<p>Math is an issue, which is why I asked about it previously. Each college I have spoken with about math courses has said that I should get through a minimum of pre-calc and preferably calc before applying in order to be competitive. If you flip through course catalogues from most competitive liberal arts colleges and universities, you're lucky if you can find anything lower than statistics (and even that's hard to do). Liberal arts math is the lowest math course you can take at my community college to graduate with our "transfer" degree, and it pretty much only transfers to Eastern/Central Connecticut State.</p>
<p>To compare your courses to our transfer option, you are missing a philosophy course and a world history or cultures course. Not saying you should definitely take those, just giving you an idea of what others do.</p>
<p>Math is also used as a filter, as it is universally recognized as a measure of intelligence by schools when considering admissions. At the undergraduate level, if entering as a junior, I'd finish calculus/business calc AT THE VERY LEAST, even if your major (psych?) does not require it.</p>
<p>Wow, that sucks for me. Perhaps I am reaching a little high, I looked at SMU, and Nova... I think there nice too. SMU seems to have a bad rep., but I think it good to go.
What are some other schools to look into, pref. ones w/o SAT-ACT requirements given my unique background?</p>
<p>For some schools? Yeah, they're probably not going to happen, but why not try? Tulane, George Washington, Miami, BU...there's nothing that puts them totally out of reach. For others, you don't know unless you try. Your story, if told the right way, could be just as compelling as anyone else's. Safeties aren't a bad idea; giving up on your aspirations is.</p>
<p>You're going to be applying Fall 2008 for most schools, which gives you plenty of time to study math this summer, taking a placement test, and finishing calculus. You will be a pretty strong cantidate if you get like a 2100 and finish calculus imo.</p>
<p>No, definatly going forward with most of the schools... I really like UMiami, as well as the Boston schools.
I plan on looking into some southern schools also. Schools such as UT-Austin, UFlorida, SMU all seem extra nice. I just have to do a bit more research into them.</p>
<p>I am looking to apply for a spring transfer, thats why im kind of bummed about the Math/SAT... but I hope I can sell my EC's to make up for it.</p>
<p>Or really, even just pre-calc. Because that means you can come in prepared to take calc at the transfer institution. I'm most likely only going through pre-calc because I simply don't have the time to take calc in addition to all of my other requirements. (My Associate's calls for 68-71 credits, not the usual 60.) Colleges I've talked to have said that should be fine. It's just going lower than that that's an issue.</p>
<p>When is a good time to start applying to schools for spring transfer, I was planning to begin around mid-late august?</p>
<p>Don't let people on here get you down. I think you stand a good chance at a lot of these schools. Your GPA is almost perfect, and even though people are saying your SATs are low, but they will probably only HURT you at like Brown. At many of the other schools I feel they will neither hurt you nor help you signifigantly.
BC and NYU were very very competitive for transfers this year. Don't let this talk you out of applying, because they might like you and accept you, but keep in mind they were extremely competitive this year.
Out of Miami, BU, Tulane, UF and GW I would be surprised if you didn't get into at least one. UT should fall into this category as well, and doesn't require SAT scores or high school grades. The reason I seperate it is because they recalculate your GPA to straight letters (no +s or -s), so that could help or hurt you.<br>
You stand a good chance at 'Nova as well, but probably only in Arts and Sciences. The B-school is pretty tough there. Also, they are very into religion and the military. Both of these could help you out. It is a pretty religious school and they graduate the second most naval officers (the Naval Academy) as well as a signifigant number of ROTCs. I think those two aspects will give you an advantage.</p>
<p>SMU you should get in to, but don't let people at CC get you down on it. It is considered a good school in the real world. People on CC can be a little harsh with their opinions on schools. Also, if you like Boston schools, try Northeastern. I know several people that transfered in there with worse stats than you, and it is also a good school.</p>
<p>Excellent, thanks for the encouraging advice. Villanova does seem interesting, and worth looking into. I didn't know that it was known for Naval officers, I think I will look more in-depth into "Nova" now.
I understand that everyone holds their own opinions, and I cannot thank them enough for sharing them; you all are helping me out big time!!!</p>
<p>RUE requirements:</p>
<p>"You are eligible for RUE admission consideration if: </p>
<p>you are twenty-five years old or older, or </p>
<p>you are under twenty-five, but your last formal education in high school or beyond was at least five years ago, and </p>
<p>you have strong motivation, solid academic potential and intend to complete an undergraduate degree. "</p>
<p>I don't think the OP qualifies for RUE.</p>
<p>My understanding was that they count military service and legal independence as well.</p>
<p>For RUE? Everyone's legally independent at 18..</p>
<p>Not for tax purposes, which is what matters. If you're still claimed by your parent(s)/guardian(s), it doesn't count for non-traditional status.</p>
<p>I would hope! However, just because you're parents don't claim you doesn't mean squat for financial aid (federal or private). But I'm still not sure which school's non-trad you're referring to. They have different policies such as the one's I had posted above.</p>