<p>I am only a junior right now, but i am quite confident that my GPA will stay where it is for the upcoming semester. Here are my stats:
GPA: (3.8 UW/4.4 W)
SAT: 1870 (650CR/620M/610W). This was my first attempt and I am sure that I will get 2100+ on my next attempt due to actually studying
EC's:
-Teaching Young Children how to Cook with my sister
-Habitat for Humanity ReShop
-Soccer for a few years
-Volunteer at public library
-Sideline recording and assistant for Varsity football (65+hours)
-Co-Founder of Foreign Film Appreciation Club
-Vice President of Speech and Debate</p>
<p>Intended Majors: Business or Economics
State: California, but I really wish to leave this state.</p>
<p>I am an URM and First Generation. My mom plans on contributing 10k each year to my education, but my father will not be putting anything towards it. I plan on filing non-custodial parent waivers though so I hope his income does not affect financial aid decisions.</p>
<p>I know my EC's are a bit weak, but what colleges would be nice fits for me, especially if I beef them up as well as my SAT?</p>
<p>@Bulldog97 if ur a first gen URM with a 3.8 gpa, and can get ur SAT score to a 2100+ then go for ivys and selective UC’s with public school safeties. </p>
<p>People will say that being URM isnt as helpful anymore, but if your URM and first gen with those stats then your golden </p>
<p>@mom2collegekids
He pays child support, but an amount that is a reflection of our no-contact relationship. I have had zero contact with him for almost two years, and I know that is an important aspect when filing a non-custodial parent waiver. I will be applying to UCSD and UCI, but I worry that an econ degree from these two will not look as enticing to employers as quite a few of the liberal arts colleges that would possibly cost a similar amount if I did get my father’s income waived.</p>
<p>@thegrant
I know being Native American might give me a “boost” at some schools, but I really have nothing to show my blood quantam. If it comes down to this, I am just Hispanic.</p>
<p>@mom2collegekids
I never considered my EC’s as strong enough to have it as match. I probably will apply, but I try not to get my hopes up. It would only be 13k a year, but I would also be living with my mother, which I am still iffy on.</p>
<p>Your SAT score isn’t low. It’s really good! Well above the national average. Here’s something to keep in mind: because your SAT score is already high, it’s gonna be hard to increase it 300pts. It’s easier to go from 1400 to 1700 instead of 1800 to 2100. So I don’t mean to rain on your parade, but studying likely will not get you to 2100. I reccomend the ACT.</p>
<p>100 is definitely attainable and if you really push it, you could get to maybe 200. But I would be cautious with setting such big goals. Start small. And say “by the end of this month, I want to increase my score by 30-40 points.” Baby steps.</p>
<p>@CaliCash
Thanks. I just hope to get it a bit higher because as it is right now, I am barely in the 25th percentile of quite a few of the schools I should be looking at.</p>
<p>@Bulldog97 @CaliCash
I raised my SAT score 360 points from a 1700 to a 2060 in 3 months, if you want the score bad enough than there is no stopping you from getting you that 2100+ SAT score — sky is the limit only if you believe in yourself. </p>
<p>@mom2collegekids
Hey I’m an international student. My toefl score is 78 and I’m applying to hofstra university. All these universities toefl requirement is 79 to 80. Im a homeschooling applicant but my results of std.9th and 10th and pretty good and I have a strong ecs. What are my chances? Is it good or bad? (I don’t mind a conditional admission) Sorry quite worried… so will a get a conditional admission? And I’m a non-aid applicant.</p>
<p>@thegrant You were starting from a lower score than the OP, which makes it easier for you. The OPs score is 170 pts higher than when you started. When you are higher, it’s really really difficult to increase by a lot.</p>
<p>@Bulldog97 bro if you want that 2100+ SAT badly enough then you will get it. If you wanted a 2200+ score badly enough then you would eventually get it too. </p>
<p>@thegrant @CaliCash
I honestly see where both of you are coming from. I know I shouldn’t have my hopes to high because the law of diminishing returns probably does apply to SAT scores, but I did not study at all for my first try at the SAT. I am sure if I study hard enough, I can get it up, I am just not too sure on how high. I will try the ACT and see how that goes though.</p>
<p>@12345n
Your EC’s are completely spectacular and your SAT is beyond the average of those usually accepted at Vassar. I would be shocked if you weren’t accepted, to be quite honest.</p>
<p>I agree with @thegrant. 100+ point jumps are definitely possible. If you really study and work at it, you can raise that 1800. You’re a junior and it’s only your first attempt. I had a PSAT score of 183 last October. This December, I got my SAT scores back and I have a 2130. If you are crunched for time, I do recommend the ACT because there are high chances you will get a better score on it. </p>
<p>However, the best thing to do is study for the SAT, get that score up officially, and then–if you want to take the ACT–go for it or take the SAT again if you’re not satisfied with your score. </p>
Good luck! Chance back?