Need safeties/matches

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey guys, I'm working on finalizing my college list and I figured I need more safeties and matches. I'm currently applying to UVA (in-state), William & Mary (in-state), James Madison (in-state), Boston College, Notre Dame, Princeton, Columbia, and UChicago. Haven't decided my major yet, but I like poli sci/econ/business (so schools with business programs like BC, Notre Dame, and UVA would be great). I like schools located on the East Coast or Midwest, except for the DC schools because I live too close :P Also, I don't want to be in the middle of nowhere or in a really small school. Money isn't an issue either since my parents are willing to pay.</p>

<p>And for my stats:</p>

<p>2310 SAT - 800 CR, 710 M, 800 W</p>

<p>SAT IIs - 780 World History, 780 US History, taking Math II in October</p>

<p>4.3 weighted GPA, 5 on APs except for a 4 in BC calc</p>

<p>I have a few decent ECs like debate (captain, local + state level awards), and newspaper (Editor-in-chief), and few other leadership positions but nothing amazing. </p>

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<p>Northwestern has very good programs in economics and business. No need for FA will help you in schools like NW and Wash U. They may be considered matches for you.</p>

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<p>@Bamboolong‌ Those won’t be safeties or matches.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I don’t think I need to apply to more schools with a >20% acceptance rate </p>

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<p>I like this list just as it is. If you’re happy with your safeties and can afford them, then you could be done.</p>

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<p>You could consider Wake Forest or Emory, but I agree with jkeill911, if you are satisfied, stick with your list. There is no need to add new ones if you already have a good list.</p>

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<p>So you guys don’t think that I have too many reaches on my list? That’s my only concern </p>

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<p>You can only go to one school, OP. If you’re happy with a safety, then you’re going to one school next year. If you get into a non-safety, that’s a bonus. It really doesn’t matter much where you go to school as far as employers are concerned, unless you want to work on Wall street. Start the essay drafting.</p>