<p>Erin’s Dad: Thanks, I definitely check that out.</p>
<p>SDonCC: The location it is in with a campus really drew me to first look into it. I loved the campus when I stepped into it. The core curriculum and the ability to participate in a wide range of classes without it hurting you really appealed to me, too. The wide range of internships that are available in the city are limitless which made love it even more. Also, I love the diversity. I come from a school where 85% are minorities, and (i don’t know exactly why, but) it brings comfort to me. I would really like a school with diversity, but I would not overlook schools without it. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t mind leaving the Northeast. Anywhere in the nation is good for me, if there is something to do around the area.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>gloworm: Thanks, I wish you were an adcom!</p>
<p>Yea, I actually thought about that. I really love Columbia, but I wouldn’t mind going farther. My parents however want me to stay as close as possible (they are moderately okay with me leaving the state, but staying in the Northeast). My sister also made me take in consideration that it would cost a lot of money we don’t have to come back from school during breaks that we don’t have. </p>
<p>Thanks so much, I definitely look at that.</p>
<p>M’s Mom: My school does not focus on the SAT or ACT. The only reason why I believe I got the 4s were because those teachers put in a lot of effort in teaching us. But even with those few teachers, our average AP score is a 2. I’m going to retake my ACT and SAT IIs this fall, and most likely the SAT as well. </p>
<p>I would love to get a 2000. I wanna believe it, and I hate setting cutting myself short, but I am really doubtful with that. Only two people out of roughly 1000 students in my grade scored above that. I am hoping retaking the ACT will bring me to a score that is equivalent to a 2000 or higher. </p>
<p>Thanks, I’m going to look into Bates and Bowdoin. Do you know if their politics are departments good as well?</p>