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Applying to College
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<p>I'm currently a junior, and I live in New York, and I'm looking at Oneonta state as my number one choice.
I'm also looking at western new england, hartwick, saint rose, & siena</p>

<p>Based on this, could someone offer some feedback on what they believe my chances are of getting into oneonta, and any of the others i've listed if possible? thanks :o)</p>

<p>intended major: psych</p>

<p>GPA 85
(freshman year was low 80's, soph year was upper 80's, this year is in the 90's )</p>

<p>PSAT- 167, in the 74 percentile, overall
(After taking the SAT a few times, im aiming for an 1150-1200 math & verbal)</p>

<p>regents exams:
earth science: 73
bio: 85
math A: 89
global: 89</p>

<p>extra curriculars:
Freshman, JV, & varsity cheerleading
(2 seasons freshman year, 1 sophmore year, 2 junior year)
french club- 1 year
senior year- CEIP (an internship program through my school) for one semester in psych
waitress for 1 year
choraliers (audition singing group) - 3years
acappella (audition singing group)- 1 year
performed in respect festival once a year for 2 years
competed in shen idol competition spring 2005 and 2006</p>

<p>community service:
girl scout from k-8th (not sure if this counts for anything, but im giving it a shot)
Helped out for an afternoon at regional food bank, spring 2005
Pep club instructor for 2 month session, spring 2004
2k cystic fibrosis run, spring 2005
Volunteered at regional food bank for an afternoon, winter 2005</p>

<p>awards: Merit award from senator joesph bruno</p>

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<p>You have a GREAT shot at Oneonta,</p>

<p>I know far worse students at my school get into Oneonta....</p>

<p>Hope this helps</p>

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<p>Top 10 percent of high school class: 9%
Top 25 percent of high school class: 40%
Top 50 percent of high school class: 88% </p>

<p>First-year students submitting high school class standing: 56%
Average high school GPA: 3.4 </p>

<p>First-year students submitting GPA: 99% </p>

<p>First-year students submitting SAT scores: 98%
SAT I scores (25/75 percentile):
Verbal: 510 – 580
Math: 520 – 590
Combined: 1030 – 1170</p>

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<p>well all this depends on if you're from Troy or not...because if you're from there...I recommend Hudson Valley lol</p>

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<p>nobody likes Troy kids lol</p>

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<p>Oneonta state is terrible. Sorry. But it's true. I'm sure you can do much better than that. I mean we're talking third tier masters universities here.</p>

<p>You can probably get into Northeastern or Drexel if you get your SATs up a little bit. Even Rutgers. Aim higher.</p>

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<p>im from clifton park.. anyone can go to hvcc.. im aiming for a decent 4-year</p>

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<p>I'm very unsure about oneonta because according to princetonreview.com, it's a safety school for me, but my guidance counsler seems to think oneonta is a reach for me , because their average GPA is an 89.9. So I haven't been sure on who to go by.</p>

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<p>Besides Northeastern and Drexel (both of which have great co-ops,) take a look at SUNY Buffalo (it's a little bit of a reach but you're in-state so it can't hurt to apply.) You might want to try UMass-Amherst and maybe UVM as well.</p>

<p>Don't sell yourself short.</p>

<p>Take a look at the "great schools for B students" at usnews.com. It's a good article.</p>

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<p>Okay , thank you :)</p>

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<p>Hartwick and Oneonta State are completely different schools - sharing the same city is where the similarity ends. Hartwick will give you more of the 'elite private college' experience, with excellent professors, a small community and a very traditional, 'new england-y' campus feel. It has become a much more competitive school now that it has been 'found' and since they've raised so much money to improve facilities. It's a well positioned school.</p>

<p>Oneonta State is much larger than the other schools you've mentioned. It has indeed become difficult to gain entry over the last couple of years, but so have many other schools. It is a much different experience than a school like Hartwick too, you won't get the same personal attention from professors and the campus environment and community are much different. It depends on what you're looking for and what you like....you'll need to visit each to find out. But the two schools are so different that it's almost an apples/oranges comparison.</p>

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<p>STONEonta...haha sorry. That's it's nickname though. The school has a crazy party rep, but from what I hear it also has some cool opportunities - the town is definitely SMALL though. I would work on getting your grades up and maintaining the 90's - this could definitely help your chances.</p>

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<p>i have heard all bad things about oneonta, but it's pretty easy to get into. you're def. in.</p>