More Match Schools

<p>Why don't you try an online matching service to find some more schools. You can do a search by zip code at College Confidential or try myUsearch.com or petersons.com for matches based on more criteria.</p>

<p>bump......</p>

<p>What about Bowdoin College? I just read an article about it yesterday here: Bowdoin</a> College | College Jolt</p>

<p>If not Bowdoin, another good one to check out is Middlebury...</p>

<p>Oops...just noticed that your original post said "not more than a 9 hour drive away from Philly"...in that case, what about Georgetown or University of Richmond? University of Richmond is gorgeous!</p>

<p>That's okay, Middlebury isn't that, that far anyway. Richmond is a great idea.</p>

<p>My chance percentages were done based on the limited info. presented in the original post applied to my knowledge & impressions of each school. For example, I think that the OP is a strong match for Swarthmore due, primarily, to outstanding SAT II & AP scores that indicate that the OP is a very serious student--which matches my perception of Swarthmore students (I resisted the urge to use the word "typical" when referring to Swarthmore students even though I believe that to be a particular quality found in most students there.) Thus, since the OP matches the profile of a serious student, chances are higher than normal for Swarthmore. Regarding chances for Northwestern University the OP's chances are a bit lower, in my opinion, based on the limited info. in the original post. 1420/1600 SAT CR & M scores are lower than the median 1440/1600 or average 1445/1600 for the College of Arts & Sciences. The OP has few other distinguishing characteristics. Applications to Northwestern University are soaring & Northwestern enjoys significant Asian & Jewish student populations, which suggest that this presumably Chinese (Chinese club member) applicant needs more. Plus the desired area of study in "agricultural genetics" might make a "Why NU?" essay difficult. Better suited for Cornell University.</p>

<p>I do think that the OP will be admitted to the University of Michigan based on his outstanding academic credentials & Michigan's near 50% admission rate. The OP may enjoy Michigan more than most students due to a substantial number of high scores on AP tests that may permit him to bypass large introductory lecture courses & graduate early. (Although I am making assumptions about Michigan's policy on AP test results.) With seven 5s on AP exams, and four 4s, it would be wise for the OP to consider Michigan as a top choice if given credit for the four 4s (many elite schools now only give credit for 5s on AP exams) so that he can avoid large introductory classes & focus on his very specialized intended area of study while graduating early and, perhaps, pursue a master's degree or PhD.</p>