<p>Hi! I'm starting to freak out a bit with applications coming closer. I have plenty of reach schools that I'm in the process of narrowing down, but I'm really having trouble finding match schools mostly because I'm uncertain with my qualifications and where I have a strong shot of getting in. </p>
<p>I'm a California resident and I'm looking for small-medium sized schools located in California or the New Englan area. I'm slightly open to other regional areas as long the school is not out in the boonies. A suburban/urban area would probably be best. I don't want a school that is entirely Greek-focused, but I'm not opposed to partying and drinking as long as it's not the only social activity. I'm also kind of big on sports events so I'd prefer a school with strong enthusiasm for their teams and a lot of school spirit.</p>
<p>Seeing as I'm from CA, I'm definitly applying to a handful of UCs, but they are SO huge and I really want a bit of a more intimate setting. </p>
<p>As for my stats:
-SAT I: 2210; SAT II: 780-Math II, 770-USH, 760-Bio; ACT: 34
-GPA: 4.0 UW, 4.8 W
-ranked 1/700ish
-most rigorous courseload offered at my school
-solid EC's and volunteer work as well as a varsity athlete</p>
<p>I would really appreciate any feedback you could give. I really need to find some schools that I can feel pretty sure about being accepted. I've been doing my own research, but a lot of you guys here seem to have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to colleges so I figured that it couldn't hurt to have a little extra help. Thank you so much!</p>
<p>How about Northwestern? I know you preferred New England/CA, but Evanston is a great college town with a social groups (drinking and partying exists, but not as the sole activity). Plus Chicago is only one L ride away! NW also has the sports (although not necessarily great, the school DOES have spirit, heheh) and the smaller size going for it too.</p>
<p>If you're looking for schools you would to where DEFINITELY get accepted, I would suggest maybe UMich? Again, not in the designated area, but Ann Arbor is a good sized town and it has the athleltics and etc. The only thing is that the size isn't TOO small. It's not GIGANTIC, but it's definitely no petite.</p>
<p>Eh, I'm in the process too, so that's about the extent of MY humble knowledge. I'm sure other guys can help out more productively..CC is so friendly! It's great.</p>
<p>OH, PS: You might want to include a list of schools you are planning applying to as of now, just so readers can see what shcools you already have/what TYPE of schools you are considering</p>
<p>Thanks for your input. I've looked at Northwestern, but I feel it's more of a reach school. I would gladly give a list of schools if I had an idea. I know for sure that I'm applying to Boston College and the following UC's: Berkeley, LA, SD, SB, and Davis or Irvine...not sure which one yet. Like I said before, I've got plenty of reaches, but I really need matches and safeties.</p>
<p>Smaller schools in the East that have strong sports include Colgate, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Bucknell, Georgetown, Amherst and Williams. Most of them are not located in urban or suburban areas, however. In California, the non-UC schools are relatively few. The only ones I can think of that have strong sports (mainly basketball) are St. Mary's, Pepperdine, Loyola and UoP.</p>