Needle in the haystack :: chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Ok</p>

<p>So, no I am not the average CCer with great scores, however I do not think that they repsent me accurately. Anyway, so here goes</p>

<p>Here are my Stats:
black male
income < $30k
***** DUAL ENROLLED ******
High School GPA: 3.6 W / 3.3 UW ( i think)
College GPA: 3.57
Rank: probably 675/730
SAT: 1110 CR + Math / 1670 including writing (wee)</p>

<p>classes:
i've taken a bunch of general college courses to knock them out of the way (fresh english 1 & 2, about 3 math classes, taking chemistry next semester)</p>

<p>ECs:
Church Youth Group
Computer / Lan Party Club
Computer tutorials at retirement center
(does this count: I used volunteer to be in charge of all the boys basketball teams statistics)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
Throughout my high school years i've had a total of 4 (including 1 internship) jobs to help supplment our household income. Currently I'm a systems engineer for an IT consulting firm here (I mainly maintain the networks and linux servers)</p>

<p>"Average" essays</p>

<p>I've applied to:
University of Florida
Florida State University
Northeastern University ( have to finish essay )</p>

<p>I'm also open to suggestions of schools where I could get aid (as little loans as possible)</p>

<p>tia</p>

<p>*** edit ***:
Intended major: Havent really decided yet.. but Computer Engineering or Accounting/Finance (leaning more towards computer engineering)</p>

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<p>560 math
550 cr</p>

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<p>Are you sure that class rank is correct? If so, that really limits you...and puts Northeastern way out of reach I would say. Your rank puts you in the lower 10% of your class and frankly, doesn't bode well for you despite your decent GPA.</p>

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<p>sorry the class rank was a joke :-)</p>

<p>My school doesnt have any rankings.. (there's only about 100 in my class anyway, probably 230 or so total)</p>

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<p>bizzump</p>

<p>...</p>

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<p>bump? maybe my stats are not high enough to deem responses :S</p>

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<p>I'd say that you're in at FSU.</p>

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<p>The best shot on your list seems to be Florida State. If the other schools pay attention to your college credits, that should help at the other schools. </p>

<p>One of my son's friends, with better SAT's and worse grades, was accepted at Gannon (in PA) and Clarkson (in NY). Gannon had the better aid package - so he is there now and very happy. Both are a long way from Florida - but probably worth checking their websites. I know that Clarkson looks beyond the numbers - and your college courses and work responsibilities should help.</p>