Need help finding colleges

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a senior and need to start applying. I do have schools on my list, but they are mostly extreme reaches(JHU, Princeton). Theres nothing that I truly like and would call my dream school, or any schools that I would actually have a chance at.</p>

<p>I have a 3.7 gpa, 28 ACT (re-taking)
The courses im taking senior year are:
AP psychology, AP government &politics, Statistics, English 4, and Spanish 4.
I'd like to go to a school that's not too big and in a suburban area or college town. I dont want to be in a completely isolated area.
I do want it to have parties and the whole college scene as well as strong academics. Something with study abroad programs, and as for the location, something on the east, nothing more than 3 states away from Pennsylvania. (a place that's mostly warm would be great)</p>

<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated, I really need it!</p>

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<p>Look at James Madison University.</p>

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<p>Look at Tufts, though it’s also pretty selective. The application deadlines are approaching for all schools, so get started soon!</p>

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<p>Holy Cross and Richmond. HC has great school spirit and very good alumni network.</p>

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<p>What can your family afford? Right now your test scores will prevent you from getting much merit aid or being competitive for those schools with really good financial aid. 3 states away from PA makes it hard to also be mostly warm…</p>