OOS junior looking at Ole Miss

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I am a junior from Virginia who is starting to put together her list of colleges. My list has kind of a lot over the last year, going from big schools to small schools, schools very far away to those close to home. It has been interesting looking into all of these possibilities, but with reality starting to set in, my scores starting to come back, etc. I think I am kind of ready to make some hard core decisions about where to apply. I have gotten some great advice from different posters on cc about how to go about getting where I want to be career wise. (thanks warblersrule and haystack!) </p>

<p>About me: I am a pretty strong student in the classroom. I will have 7 APs by grad at a very strong public high school. I have a 4.5 gpa, ranked 6/340 right now. Several leadership positions..girls state, captain of my cc team, etc. But, here is the bane of my existence right now: my SATs and ACT scores! Took the ACT back in Feb. It was a 24. Just got back my first SAT: 1170 (CR/M). I was very disappointed. Obviously, I am retaking it (next week actually) and then again in Oct. and I hope to improve. Personally, I am a bit unique in that I have a physical disability (I like to think of it as a different ability :), but don't try to dwell on it at all). I love the south, the warmth of the people, the warmth overall :), History, Shakespeare, and running.</p>

<p>I want to have a career in historic preservation and/or urban planning. I could see myself working as a historic preservationist in some way. I will most likely want to get my Master's in HP or an MArch degree with an emphasis in HP. I am looking at a couple of OOS schools that I could possibly gain merit money from with my academic achievements. I would probably major in history and/or anthropology and sociology there. </p>

<p>So, after all of this "whew"! here are my questions.</p>

<p>What the those programs like at Ole Miss?
Do I stand a chance at the Honors College...if I could get my SAT's up to over 1200-1250 range?
What is the student body like?
Is joining a sorority a big deal?</p>

<p>Thanks so much for all of your help and reading through my long post!</p>

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<p>My main suggestion is to continue working on your standardized tests. Try practice tests or a test prep class if that’s available to you. Getting your scores in a 27-29 ACT range or 1240-1300 range would give you a better chance with Honors admission given your other attributes. Make sure to continue developing your resume and make sure to write a knock-out essay when it comes time to apply in the fall. Honors admission is competitive.</p>

<p>Ole Miss offers anthropology, sociology, history, public policy leadership, business, economics and other majors that may help you get where you want to go. </p>

<p>The student body is about 16,000 (Honors = less than 1,000). Students are from all over the US and a good number of foreign countries.</p>

<p>Greek life is vibrant, but only about 1/3 of the student body is involved. There are over 200 other registered student organizations. So, everyone can find something to get involved in no matter your interests.</p>

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<p>hey! Well first off my roommate is from Virginia so I feel like I know you already. :)) The director of the honors college said that they usually look for a 28 on the ACT. Thats the average score but you have time to get that up. :)) & a 28 isnt mandatory, a friend of mine made a 25, but her extra curriculars were so outstanding & her GPA was so good that she got into the Honors college. Greek life is amazing but you don’t have to join to find a place where you fit in. only 33% of the campus is greek. Ole Miss has great programs in what you want to major in.</p>

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<p>oh yea, the student body is fantastic. Everyone is so nice & helpful. It’s definitely the Southern hospitality!</p>