<p>Alright, I'm not gonna provide too much information but would love some feedback.</p>
<p>By the end of senior year, I will have taken 8 AP's:
AP World (5)
AP US (Probably 5)
AP Euro
AP Calc BC
AP Spanish
AP English 12
AP Statistics (Probably 4/5)
AP Biology (Probably 5)</p>
<p>I received an SAT score of 2360. I essentially have a 4.0 GPA, more like 3.95 probably.
A few clubs, however no real leadership position.</p>
<p>In terms of community service, I don't have much. However, I will most likely be doing some sort of cancer research this summer and will be helping at a senior center.</p>
<p>Assuming at the least decent recommendations and decent essays, what safeties would you recommend? Preferably ones with good economics or something business related.</p>
<p>you need to give us some idea about what you would prefer: desired location, big U or smaller, if you will need FA, if you will be a NMSF, etc, etc…</p>
<p>FA will be needed.
I received an SAT score of 2360. I essentially have a 4.0 GPA, more like 3.95 probably.</p>
<p>I think that USC-[U of Southern Calif] would be a match for you as they are are eager to enroll hi stat students. You would likely be awarded a 1/2 tuition scholarship, but only if you complete your application BEFORE their Dec 1n scholarship deadline. If invited to interview for a scholarship in Feb, you must go or you will not be awarded one. USC also has a very generous FA program. Check out their FA calculator get an idea of how much you would probably be awarded. </p>
<p>Approximately how much net cost can you afford, and how does that compare to what typical colleges give as the expected family contribution on their net price calculators?</p>
<p>There are some good schools like University of Minnesota that are not that expensive at list price (even for out of state, its list price is still lower than USC’s net price after a half tuition scholarship), but whether they are affordable to you depends on your actual situation.</p>
<p>U of Chicago is very well known for its Economics program. All students are required to take the “core”, which does give you a solid Liberal Arts educational foundation for any majors and future careers. It is an intellectually intense place, but for those who love to learn , above all else, Chicago cant be beat and is considered a “peer” to any of the top colleges on your list.</p>
<p>Claremont Mckenna , in S Calif, is known as a very good LAC with a strong Economics / Business program. It is part of the Claremont Consortium, a group of 5 small LAC’s with different specializations, all nestled together in the small “village” of Claremont in Northern LA, which is east of Pasadena. Students at any of the 5 colleges can cross register at other colleges for any classes their own college does not offer. The total student population of all 5 colleges is around 5000. Its a very nice place to go to college.</p>
<p>Neither are “safeties”, they would be more like a match Claremont] or a low reach[ U of C]</p>
<p>If you really need FA most top universities will give it to you. Northwestern is a pretty awesome school with good financial aid. The surrounding area is really nice.</p>
<p>Chicago admits students who show a very strong interest and passion for learning and a drive to excel both inside and outside the classroom . I think they are very balanced and holistic in their admissions decisions. Student who try to impress by taking as many AP’s as possible, or think their 2350 SATs’ alone will get them a fat envelope, are likely to be surprised come April 1.</p>
<p>Since you live in NY, and you are looking for a safety, I would recommend U. of Rochester. Its econ dept is very strong, and the Simon Business School offers some limited courses for undergraduates. Its FA is also very good. But I wouldn’t take U of R as an absolute safety, it is still a very selective school.</p>
<p>Are you low income? If not, have you determined how much your family will be expected to pay?</p>
<p>How much will your family pay each year? </p>
<p>Do you have a non-custodial parent?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that a half-tuition scholarship from USC will go towards NEED…it won’t reduce your “family contribution” unless your family contribution is HIGH.</p>
<p>Also, even with a half tuition scholarship, USC will be more expensive than the list price of some other schools like Minnesota, NCSU, Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Cal Poly SLO, etc. (even for out of state). Texas A&M out of state list price starts at where USC is with its half tuition scholarship, but Texas A&M does have scholarships which come with non-resident tuition waivers that can make it much less expensive.</p>
<p>Of course, your in-state publics (SUNYs) are likely safety candidates.</p>