Not sure where to apply anymore... suggestions?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I feel like I'm back at square one again. I've done loads of research, yet I feel like my list will never be finalized. As of right now, the only school at the top of my list is the University of Vermont. </p>

<p>My unweighted GPA is a 3.2, and my weighted is a 3.44. I'm aware that this isn't an impressive stat. My SAT score is a 1900: 600 M 650 V 650 W. A possible major I'm looking into is Anthropology, maybe with a minor in Museum Studies. I'd love to study abroad in Ireland; my first intended major was European Studies, but it seems few colleges offer it.</p>

<p>I'd like to apply to a few public universities and a few LACs, particularly in the north and the New England area. I'll need plenty of financial aid. I'd love a college that is environmentally conscious and much more liberal than where I'm from, which is a snotty, rich area of Georgia.</p>

<p>I'm looking for any suggestions you all can give me. I'm stressed beyond belief with this process, and like to have a solid list so that I can actually start applying.</p>

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<p>are you from marietta?</p>

<p>only public universities or LACs? no private universities? i was going to say boston university</p>

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<p>Yes, I am, but I don't have anywhere near the amount of money most kids here do, (hence the need for financial aid).</p>

<p>Private is good as well. I'm not sure my grades are good enough for BU, though.</p>

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<p>Bumping...</p>

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<p>BU would be a reach with your stats.</p>

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<p>I'm very aware of that, and that isn't what I started this thread for at all. I have no intention on applying to BU whatsoever...</p>

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<p>You might want to look at:</p>

<p>Trinity College (CT)
DePauw University
Hampshire College
Union College
Kenyon College
Whitman College
Franklin & Marshall College</p>

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<p>Agree about Trinity and might want to look at Holy Cross-near Boston. HC is SAT optional.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the suggestions!</p>

<p>I'm agnostic, so I wouldn't really feel that comfortable in a school with a religious affiliation. I'm looking for a college that has a liberal and artsy feel to it, even. I guess I should have mentioned that before.</p>

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<p>But then again, I don't know much about Holy Cross. Forgive me if I'm assuming things based on the name... I'm probably way off.</p>

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<p>Holy Cross tends to be middle of the road to liberal, and Trinity has no affiliation.</p>

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<p>bard (10 char)</p>

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<p>This is the wrong geographic area, but the University of Puget Sound is an awesome LAC with really good scholarships. 90% of our students are on financial aid. We don't have Anthropology or European Studies, but we do have really good history, comparative sociology, and humanities.</p>

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<p>IsleBoy: I'll look into both of them; thank you!</p>

<p>Elsijfdl: Bard was a choice at one point, but I think it's a far reach for my stats.</p>

<p>thewholeperson: I'll check it out, but I'm really looking for a school with at least one of those two majors. Thank you for the suggestion, though!</p>

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<p>Also, EDing if you like a particular school the best will increase your chances.</p>

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<p>Skidmore may work for you, even though it's in upstate NY - not too far from the MA border. It does have an anthropology major, and is known as liberal and artsy.</p>