Parents I need your advice!

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<p>Hey, I've got my mind set on doing business and want to specifically major in Finance. I'm a first generation college student along with my sister (NYU College of Dentistry) and am Indian.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.6 UW at Prep school
SAT: 1270 / 1950</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:</p>

<p>Founder of Youth Organization
Co-Founder of a company that linked venture capitalists and entreprenurs
Founder of a webdesign company
Officer of business club
Chairmember of Hurricane Relief Foundation
Instructor of Martial Arts (2nd degree black belt)
Indian Dancer
Internship at Accounting Firm w/ Recommendation Letter</p>

<p>Guidance Counsellor Recommendation: Outstanding
Teacher Recommendation: Outstanding
Essay: "Creative and Reveals your passion for business" - opinion by readers</p>

<p>Schools:</p>

<p>-Reach-
NYU Stern (ED)
University of Michigan
Boston University
Penn State SHC (not sure...maybe just Penn State)</p>

<p>-Match-
Northeastern University
Fordham University
Baruch College</p>

<p>I need some more Match schools. I'm mainly looking for schools around the northeast with great business programs. Right now I'm hoping to get that acceptance letter from Stern as a Christmas present, but if not, I need to apply to schools that will be just as good. Two of my safeties (Baruch, Fordham U) are not places I really want to go and are really a last resort. I'm not sure if I should apply to Penn State Business Honors Program or just the regular business program. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Bentley and Babson in the Boston area would probably be in your match category. Both well known for business; Bentley's reputation, in particular, is in the area of entrepreneurship. Has a lovely Georgian, rolling hills campus in a suburb within spitting distance of Boston. I haven't seen the Babson campus in a while, but in a generally attractive area with easy access to Boston also.</p>

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<p>Thanks jmmom - a lot of people have recommended those 2 schools to me, but I'm looking for more of a well-rounded school that has a good business program. Also, I've heard that not many IB companies recruit from Babson because its more for entrepreneurship. I'm seeking a school with a good finance program, but thanks for the suggestions. If you know any other schools that are more of a fit for me (similar to Boston U, NYU, UMich) please name it :). Thanks.</p>