Need School Suggestions!!!

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hey thanks for checking this out,</p>

<p>Schools I'm Interested in SO FAR- NEED SUGGESTIONS </p>

<p>University of Michigan, Ann Arbor- Legacy
Penn State, University Park
Boston University
Northwestern
Northeastern
Boston College
Syracuse University- Legacy
Michigan State University
UPitt</p>

<p>State- Connecticut
Ethnicity- White
Sex- Male</p>

<p>Potential Major- Most likely something to do with English/History- in the writing area</p>

<p>Wants- I don't really care where it is, as long as it's not really in the deep south. Preferred areas are the west coast, east coast and midwest. I also would like the school to have a pretty good social scene with good parties. </p>

<p>-Unweighted GPA (4-point scale)- 3.57 now as a sophomore (was same as a freshman too i think) (feeling pretty stupid with my GPA :/)(It will improve 2nd semester)</p>

<p>-# of AP/IB/honors courses- Took 3 honors freshman year, taking 2 honors now</p>

<p>-class rank/size- N.A. (class size however is 450ish)</p>

<p>Classes:</p>

<p>Freshman-
English Honors- B-/B+
Western Civ. Honors B+/B+
Algebra 2 Honors- B-/B-
Spanish 1A- A/A
Biology A- B+/A-
Chorus- A
P.E.- A</p>

<p>Core classes GPA- 3.4ish,
Reg. GPA- 3.57ish</p>

<p>Sophomore-
English 2 Honors- B+
U.S. History Honors- B-
Pre-calculus- A
Spanish 2A- A+
Chemistry Honors (dropping down 2nd semester)- B-</p>

<p>Core Classes- 3.4
Reg. GPA- 3.57</p>

<p>-SAT/ACT scores -- Taking PSAT in March</p>

<p>-ECs -- </p>

<p>Varsity Hockey (2 years so far)
Varsity Lacrosse (2 years so far)
Chorus (2 years so far)
Staff Writer for my School Newspaper (This year, so 1 year basically)
Invisible Children's Club (1 year)
This summer- Going to Mexico to help underprivileged children</p>

<p>-employment -- none yet</p>

<p>So, I need suggestions, so go ahead. Also, how can I improve my grades? (study tricks, habits, ways to motivate)
I'm nervous, but give me honest feedback :/</p>

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<p>If you're looking for suggestions about other colleges to look into, try Fordham.
To improve your grades, just make sure you understand everything you learn in class (so make sure you're paying attention ;) ) and talk to your teachers if there's something that confused you (or even to check out what specifics you'd need to know for the test).</p>

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<p>Since you mentioned the west coast but don't have any on your list, what about USC? If you get your GPA up to a 3.7 range (and depending on your SATs/ACT), USC has a great party scene and quality of life. Other West Coast schools include the UCs of course (VERY competitive for OOS, but you might like UCSB with great academics and party scene), or U of Oregon which is a bit less competitive than the UCs in general. Also, ASU and U of Arizona are both huge party schools I think, less sure about the academics though I'm sure they're pretty good. </p>

<p>Also, in general, do legacies count for public universities? I could've sworn they don't (my friend's dad went to Cal but I don't think it matters for him as an in-stater) but I'm not sure. A Syracuse legacy will help though. Good luck in your college search!</p>

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<p>Hey! I started an Invisible Children club last year. Are you a member or officer?</p>

<p>Try to get those grades up, and get for those APs next years. Some schools admit you into classes based on your first and second term grades.</p>

<p>How about Tufts University and Brandeis University?</p>

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<p>So far, great feedback guys! I really appreciate the suggestions! Keep them coming, any more?</p>

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<p>Bump. Keep the suggestions coming!</p>

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<p>bump, please guys! suggestions!</p>