<p>My GPA is around a 3.4. I know, it's not THAT low but it really limits me.
My test scores are: 35 ACT composite, 800 Math 2c & Physics, 750 Chem.
And do colleges consider AP scores? 5-Physics B, both Cs, Calc bc, Eng Lang; 4-US Hist; 3 Chem & Comp Sci
Please excuse me as I may have come off as arrogant but hopefully not.</p>
<p>Can you recommend any colleges that I would be fit for? I would greatly appreciate that.</p>
<p>Sorry for not specifying but I intend to major in physics.
I like a larger college with many people.
I would like an on campus social life.
I prefer diversity.
I prefer away from California.</p>
<p>What is your ability to pay? That’s going to factor in a lot as you’re not looking at in-state schools. You might want to reserve the UCs/CSUs as safeties.</p>
<p>howard university or florida a and m</p>
<p>Not a lot to go on, tbh. Most schools have physics departments but the ones that have truly outstanding physics programs would be too hard to get into with your GPA. All I can think of are typical big private universities like BU, Northwestern, Tufts, NYU, Georgetown and maybe Cornell but they’re mostly reaches… Maybe try College Board’s college search to narrow down your criteria a little.</p>
<p>Some decent schools for physics, like Minnesota, Stony Brook, Arizona, Arizona State, Iowa State, Hawaii are not super selective (though you need to check how you would stand for admissions). Minnesota, Stony Brook, and Iowa State out of state list price is similar UC in state list price, although UCs may be better for in state financial aid than the others for out of state financial aid. Of course, several UCs, including those which are not super selective like Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz are also good for physics.</p>
<p>If money is a really big problem, your 35 ACT score may get a large merit scholarship at some schools. See <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1348012-automatic-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1348012-automatic-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships.html</a> .</p>
<p>Although you said you wanted to stay away from CA, UCSB has a really good physics department. The campus is also very social and meets your requirement of a larger school.</p>
<p>Bruno14, money is not really an issue.
Thanks Amandurrs, I am applying to SB.
Thanks for your suggestions ucbalumnus. I think I’ll apply to U of Arizona and Ariz. State.
Thank you mmmgirl. Looking into the private univ.
Thanks zobroaward but those were a bit too small for my liking. And the diversity was lacking imo.</p>
<p>sorry wrong kind of diversity, maybe then look at u of texas @ austin or nova southeastern university as a safety</p>