Need Help to Pick Best Matches

Applying to College
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<p>I would like to which unversities are my best matches/slight reaches. I would like to go to a "prestigious" university. However, I would like to it to have a "geeky" social scene. I would like to major in zoology/biology and minor in investment banking and then go to med school. My expected family contribution is only $6500 so money should not be a problem. Currently I am a high school junior and would appreciate any and all input. My transcript info is below:</p>

<p>GPA (unweighted): 4.0
GPA (weighted): 4.29
Amount of AP classes/credits: 6 (13% of all credits)
Amount of Honors Classes/Credits: 22 (48% of all credits)
Amount of Nonhonors classes/credits: 18 (39% of all credits)
-Next Year, I will be taking all AP and Honor classes
Class Rank: 3 of 453
A+'s =10
A's = 30
A-'s=6
SAT Scores:
Reading:720
Math: 750
Writing :720
(Going to retake)
Extra-Cirriculars:
Academic Decathlon (Captain)
Academic Science Super Bowl (Captain)
Science Olympiad (Co-Captain)
Spell Bowl (Co-Captain)
Latin Club (Vice President)
SADD (Treasurer)
Student Council (Secretary)
Art Club
National Honor Society (Treasurer)
Key Club (Senior Rep.)
Mathletes</p>

<p>Thanks for the Help!</p>

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<p>just keep in mind that HYPSM aren't matches for anyone but you are definately qualified and should also consider JHU or Cornell but don't forget to apply to safeties that you love.</p>

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<p>phyllo, although you have good credentials, keep in mind that nothing really stands out, which is what you need to get into top tier schools (HYPMS). are u urm?</p>

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<p>some good matches:
Northwestern, Tufts, Lehigh, USC, Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, GWU</p>

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<p>U.Chicago, Rice</p>

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<p>I don't think investment banking is a major/minor.</p>

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<p>GO to collegeboard.com and do the matchmaker thing. It gives you reaches, matches, and safeties.</p>

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<p>BingCold-I am an ORM (Pakistani)</p>

<p>Interestingly enough i was considering JHU....</p>

<p>I would also like a little more laid back school (One where students dont sabotage each other over grades <em>ahem</em> Berkeley)</p>

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<p>for ibanking, definitely look into claremont mckenna</p>

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<p>Also, this might seem shallow, but i prefer schools with inflated grades.</p>

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<p>bump .</p>

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<p>If you're an international without PR status, finances could be a problem...</p>

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<p>I am a resident and a citizen of the US. However, I was born in Nigeria, moved to Pakistan, then moved to US.</p>

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<p>bump .</p>