Need advice for where to apply

College Search & Selection
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<p>I only have like five schools that I am considering applying to and I'm thinking that's not "enough" (BU, UMD Collie Park, UIL Urbana, U Wisc Madison, I also applied to NYU Stern ED which I doubt will make). I've toured and haven't shown much interest in the colleges I've been recommended or are a "fit" according to a college counseling computer program my school uses</p>

<p>Here's my stats:</p>

<p>Asian male, MA
GPA - 3.48 weighted (***? I take the most rigorous coarse load possible, with honors and AP classes, but simply have a poor work ethics/study plan)
SAT - 1920, 710 Math, 590 CR, 620 Writing
SAT 2 - Chemistry 740, MATH 2 750
AP - Chemistry 4</p>

<p>Activities: Science Olympiad, Junior State of America, Business Club, I have a radio show at my school
Sports: Varsity football, ultimate frisbee</p>

<p>I have a few departmental and athletic awards and I'm a NHS member. My essays and recommendations are solid and I have had and currently have a part time job (20+ hours/week)</p>

<p>I am hoping to major in finance so I prefer a college with a good undergraduate business program, I'd also prefer a college that's close/in the city and not the size of a town</p>

<p>Thanks for your help, really appreciate the advice</p>

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<p>Dean, how about Georgia Tech, Case Western and George Washington University. All have very good business programs. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Penn State is a try but maybe is a slight reach, Indiana University-Bloomington?</p>

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<p>Villanova may be a reach for you, but you should look into the school.</p>

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<p>thanks, im think abot penn state but villanova and bloomington i already checked out, as with gdubs and the other</p>

<p>i also got rejected so i got get some more schools</p>

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<p>Northeastern in Boston, SMU in Dallas, and Fordham Univ. in New York City. Also might want to consider Lehigh Univ., although not in a major city.</p>

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<p>Northeastern sounds like a good option – it has a coop program and is very well regarded in terms of business programs. Lehigh is right in your range as well.</p>

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<p>thanks for the advice, i was thinking about both lehigh and fordham, especially fordham because i got that your choice application</p>

<p>thanks a lot everyone for your help</p>

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<p>I think you might be too late for Lehigh - unless you really hurry - because their deadline is January 1st. I wanted to apply, but my school's already out on break and I won't be able to meet the deadline.</p>

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<p>If NYU is your favorite, definitely aim to find similar schools. The Big 10 schools couldn't be more different. </p>

<p>BU is a good option though, as is GWU. I second recommendations for Fordham and Northeastern, and also recommend DePaul. Chapman and LMU could be feasible options on the West Coast.</p>