More "match" schools strong in ECON

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am looking for some more schools that have strong econ programs. Right now my list is USC,NYU,Michigan,UT,Emory,UWash,UofA.....I know a few of those are stretch because of my current test scores but I am VERY confident my ACT will be good 30-32 as mentioned below. I am looking for some more match schools similar to UWash, or some low reaches. Any ideas?</p>

<p>-3.66 unweighted and 3.8 weighted GPA with a progressively challenging curriculm at one of the top public schools in Arizona
-My school does not rank
-SAT 1840-horrible I know
-Going to take the ACT in September-shooting for a 30-32, got a 29 on a timed practice first time ever seeing the test.
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<p>Essay/Recs
Essay will be excellent as writing is my strong point
Recs will be great as well-very close relationship with counselor/teachers</p>

<p>Give me some ideas of other schools, thanks!!!</p>

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<p>wisconsin and minnesota have strong econ programs.</p>

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<p>The University Of Chicago’s economics program is one of the best in the world. Apply there. Your grades and ACT score are within the ballpark. Just make sure to write a great essay (Chicago tends to place a lot of emphasis on their writing prompts). </p>

<p>BTW: While the LEAD America program might sound impressive, it really isn’t. I don’t think it’s worth mentioning in your application.</p>

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<p>you really think I have a shot at UofC??? Its like a super hard school haha…you dont think its worth mentioning??</p>

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<p>plus it would probably be a reach, im looking for some more match and low reach at highest</p>

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<p>Yes, I honestly do think you have a chance. UChicago places an enormous amount of importance on its essays. If you do well on your essay, it can make up for your slighly lower gpa. I personally have met 5-6 people with a gpa lower than your’s.</p>

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<p>ehh depending on how I do on my ACT (which I have yet to take) goes I’ll see. I really need more match schools because as of now my SAT Score makes nearly all of the schools I plan on applying to (besides UWash and UA) a stretch</p>

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<p>The University of Rochester & ASU have pretty good econ programs</p>

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<p>I cant go to ASU my dad would kill me, he went to U of A, and I would never want to lol</p>

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<p>bump…</p>