<p>Pomona is a great school, with superb FA, but I doubt that you have the stats for admission. NOT coming from CA is a plus, but Hispanic diversity is probably something they have covered.</p>
<p>There is absolutely no reason why a person with your record should consider CC for two years when U Conn–a perfectly decent state flagship–is well within your grasp.</p>
<p>Thanks for the link, took a look at it =)</p>
<p>And haha, oh I know, but too far away anyway. I’ll tell my friend about it though, I know she’s only looking at schools in CA =P</p>
<p>I applied EA to UCONN since I really did like it. A little too big, and not the best dorms, but you can’t get everything you want xD</p>
<p>Just thought I’d write that I updated my final list, thank you all once again for the advice =)</p>
<p>Ursinus (got my first acceptance today =D)
UCONN
Fairfield
BC
Colgate
Harvard
Columbia////
(Added Ones)
Wesleyan
Holy Cross
Trinity
Fordham////
(Took Out)
Suffolk
Syracuse</p>
<p>I decided having a safety I wouldn’t go to would be pointless (Suffolk), and Syracuse is too far away when I have UCONN which I’m perfectly content with nearby =P </p>
<p>Since financial aid is an important factor, I also decided to add Trinity and Holy Cross even though they’re smaller than I usually suspected I’d be looking at. Wesleyan is my ultimate reach (I know…even though I have enough of those, I can’t help it). And Fordham, b/c something tells me to apply there, can’t pinpoint exactly why though, gut feeling?</p>
<p>I really like your list!</p>
<p>With an acceptance from Ursinus in hand, I think your list with reach schools that are kind in the FA looks great.</p>
<p>I’d expect with URM and your GPA for Ursinus to give you merit.</p>
<p>Haha thanks!</p>
<p>It feels much more comforting knowing that I’m applying to so many reaches now that I have an acceptance (and one coming from UCONN hopefully). It’s easier to take the risk haha.</p>
<p>And hope so =)</p>
<p>Financial Aid Rating: 84 </p>
<p>Freshman receiving any financial aid: 92% </p>
<p>Undergraduates receiving any financial aid: 91% </p>
<p>Average Percent of Need Met: 80% </p>
<p>Average Total Financial Aid Package: $25,821 </p>
<p>Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $22,007 </p>
<p>Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $21,203 </p>
<p>Average Need-Based Loan: $4,829 </p>
<p>Average amount of loan debt per graduate: $21,171 </p>
<p>Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program: 75%</p>
<p>Ursinus may not come through with a very good package for you, so you might want to keep that in mind.</p>
<p>I’d say NYU would be the capstone of your “Reach” list.</p>