<p>I am having a really difficult time deciding what colleges to apply to! Right now Barnard College would be first choice and I'm planning on applying ED. Still, I know it's a reach for me. I'm also considering American, UNCW, Goucher, Knox College and some schools in the UK. I want to go somewhere on the east coast, preferably in a larger city. Any suggestions would be really appreciated! Here are my stats:</p>
<p>Caucasian female from NC
3.7 GPA
Somewhat rigorous high school transcript (3 years of Latin, 4 years of German, one AP class and the vast majority honors classes)
Won a CBYX scholarship to study abroad in Germany last year.
Just took the ACT, and am anticipating a 26-28 based on practice tests.
I have an excellent teacher reccomendation from my German teacher, scored a 5 on the AP German exam and am currently serving as her intern.</p>
<p>ECS:
2 years varsity lacrosse
German Club
FCCLA
2+ years volunteering at a thrift shop that benefits animals
YMCA Youth Councelor
Study Abroad</p>
<p>I was planning on taking more AP classes Junior year, but was in Germany which kind of messes up my transcript. Anyways, thanks for all your help!</p>
<p>Erin’s Dad-Sadly, that is my weighted GPA. I will need FA and I intend to major in German and International Relations.
1980collegegrad-Thanks for the suggestions, I’ll look into Holy Cross but I think Tufts would be a huge reach for me?</p>
<p>Try looking into Boston University, Emerson, Brandeis, and Northeastern. They’re all in or around Boston and great schools. I live in Boston but want to go outside New England for college to experience something new; we have similar stats and if I wanted to stay in MA, I would definitely consider these!</p>
<p>dont go to brandeis if your uncomforatble being around loads and loads and LOADS of jews. I went there with my jewish summer program and even I had an overdose on yarmelkes.</p>
<p>Was it a full year or semester in Germany? If so, that’s very impressive and distinguishes you from many others. It more than makes up for not taking as many AP classes.</p>
<p>And take a look at George Washington University in DC-a great location for someone with an interest in international relations. Excellent internship opportunities.</p>
<p>Thanks M’s Mom, I’m actually thinking of applying there and AU. I only spent a semester in Germany, but the scholarship I earned was for a year. I had to leave early due to a death in the family though. </p>
<p>Erin’s Dad- thanks, I’ll look into it but I was hoping to leave NC for the college, and I won’t need full financial aid, just a little help.</p>
I live in Boston but want to go outside New England for college to experience something new; we have similar stats and if I wanted to stay in MA, I would definitely consider these!</p>