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Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I attend a Catholic High School in New Jersey. </p>

<p>SAT: 1860 (I will be retaking; 610M 630V 620W)
SATII: US History 760, World History 680
AP: US History (5)
World History, English Lit., Environmental Science (taking next year)
My school doesn't allow students to take APs until Junior year. We are also on block scheduling.</p>

<p>I also took Western Traditions and World Perspectives in History (6 credits) through St. Peter's College (Jersey City, NJ).</p>

<p>I independently studied Astronomy H and Electronics H.</p>

<p>I am in the top 10% of my class (I think my rank is 20/241)
My GPA is around 3.735UW (not counting gym or religion, which are also A's)
Principal's Honors Roll
Editor of my school newspaper
President of Academic Challenge
President of the History Club (vice-president the previous 2 years)
Lead-Attorney on Mock Trial Team, on the Executive Board
National Honor Society Member
Science League
Classic and Modern Cultures Club
Student Ambassador
Eucharistic Minister
United Nations Millennium Campaign, School Representative
Mission Club
Project "Go"- assist homebound elderly</p>

<p>I started my own service project ("The Spare Change Project") It has been featured in a couple of newspapers. I have also recieved a humanitarian award from my community for helping the hungry. </p>

<p>I play the bagpipes (I know Notre Dame has a bagpipe Band). I have received awards in various contests. My brother atttended Notre Dame Law School and played with the band.</p>

<p>I was MVP of my school's Academic Decathlon team. I won honorable mentions in Speech and Social Science. I also had the highest scoring essay (on Astronomy) in the contest, winning the gold medal.</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
Mother deceased (2001)
Watch my 7 year-old brother everyday after-school.</p>

<p>I am thinking about majoring in History and/or International Relations.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help...</p>

<p>Fordham
George Washington
American
Catholic
Notre Dame
College of NJ
(and any other colleges that people think I should look at).</p>

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<p>Fordham-accepted
GW-accepted maybe
American-accepted
Catholic-accepted
Notre Dame-rejected
College of New Jersey-accepted maybe</p>

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<p>Is TCNJ that hard to get into?</p>

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College of New Jersey-accepted maybe

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<p>accepted maybe??? I dont think so. More like definitely accepted. You're in-state, that is your safety school. Also....
Fordham - Accepted
George Washington - Accepted/waitlisted
American - Accepted
Catholic - Accepted
Notre Dame - Rejected</p>

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<p>Does it make a difference when applying to TCNJ that I am coming from a Catholic School? Or do I have the same chances as someone who comes from a public hs?</p>

<p>Any other colleges that I should look at? Thanks</p>

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<p>TCNJ is now rated a most comptetive school. Average sat score is 1305. It has become more difficult to get in every year. I think it might even be easier oos, although I don't know and have no evidence of that, but there is little geographical diversity. 95% of students are from instate. It has a reputation as a public ivy- you can think of that any way that you like.</p>

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<p>I would not think TCNJ would care if you came from a public or private school. They should be familiar with your school and know the high school's profile.</p>

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<p>What about Rutgers? Should I apply there. I am trying to get a list together. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I think that you have a good selection of schools. I would also look into some liberal arts colleges. How about the University of Mary Washington in Va. as one suggestion?</p>

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<p>I have never heard of Mary Washington. Is it a good school? How hard is it to get in?</p>

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<p>I think you're overqualified for all of those schools.</p>

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<p>Overqualified?! For which schools? Def. not Notre Dame. </p>

<p>Any other schools? What about Villanova or University of Chicago?</p>

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<p>I am also looking into Loyola Maryland.</p>

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<p>It is a good liberal arts school. It is a Va. state school and the tuition is reasonable. It is supposed to have a beautiful campus, although I have never visited. The sat scores mid-range are:
580-670v 560-640m </p>

<p>The verbal sat scores are similar to TCNJ and math scores are a little lower than TCNJ.</p>

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<p>I already know what my dad would say to going to VA. "Why go to another state's school, when you can go to good ones in NJ." lol I will ask though...</p>

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<p>You have a good chance at Villanova, and Loyola Maryland. U of Chicago is a big reach.</p>

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<p>U of Mary Washington I think is a better education than everywhere in NJ other than TCNJ. It offers small class sizes and a beautiful campus. I would agree with your father if you get into TCNJ.</p>

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<p>Any colleges I can attend that will give me money?! lol That is the problem with GWU, it is too expensive!</p>

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<p>GW is too expensive in my opinion. You may get $ if you get the equivelant of 1300 on the old sat ... I do not know if they will look at writing for merit aid next year. You have the gpa for $.</p>

<p>Having realistic state schools that you would be happy to attend is a good idea in case you do not get $. You have a couple of safeties but I do not know how they are on merit aid. I think Catholic schools tend to be more generous though.</p>

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<p>You have a nice list that is appropriate to your creds. Notre Dame is a reach as you know. I have to agree with northeastmom that TCNJ is not a lock, but it is an appropriate reach. As to RU, you need to ask yourself what kind of campus experience are you looking for. Rutgers is a large research university and offers all the pros and cons that go with that. I'm a grad and enjoyed going to Rutgers College very much. With your class rank, application-wise Rutgers is a strong match (not quite a safety , unless you can pull your SATs into the 1350 range).</p>