<p>Hey guys HS senior here.
so unfortunately I haven't figured out exactly what I want to study in College just yet; so I am picking schools according to location, general atmosphere, etc.</p>
<p>As of right now I am dead set on city schools in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic. I can't stand these damn suburbs anymore, I need to be somewhere where I can meet great people of various cultures and thrive in a lively environment.
I am not seeking financial aid of any sort btw, which seems to be a relevant topic with this economic downturn.</p>
<p>anyways, here are some of my stats:
UW GPA- 89-90 (3.5); weighted GPA- 92-93 (3.7-3.8)</p>
<p>SAT: SAT: 660/760/700= 1420/2120
retaking the October SAT, studied during the summer a bit and have been getting my CR score in the 750s. So hopefully a 1500/2200 on the October SAT?</p>
<p>8 AP courses, all honors curriculum at a top public school on Long Island.
Mastery diploma (Mastery scores on all my NYS regents exams..idk if it matters that much but for NY schools i guess it would?)
all 4's and 5s on AP exams I've taken so far (4)</p>
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<li>Worked at a software firm this summer, and developed an interesting application which was used by the company in one of their products.
+Fluent in Java and C# programming languages
+Created a Computer programming club at my school with a friend.</li>
<li>FBLA, 10-12.....competed at the state level
+School yearbook Business manager/ Ad-salesman</li>
<li>A few interesting ventures with Student Government</li>
<li>School newspaper
+Volunteer on Sundays at a Russian school. Help young children with math, Russian language.
+Worked at a country club and taught little children how to play Tennis</li>
<li>Varsity Tennis since 9th grade....will be Captain senior year
last year I was all-county doubles, and I am ranked in the top 60 in the state.</li>
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<p>I’m sorry…i’m slow at times…are you looking for specific New York City schools, being that you said (Mastery scores on all my NYS regents exams…idk if it matters that much but for NYC schools i guess it would?)</p>
<p>All these posters are selling you short, I think with your scores and interests you have a shot at Columbia, Georgetown, UPenn, (UChicago), CMU. You have a pretty good shot at NYU, BC, (Barnard if you’re female).</p>
<p>^tons kids with a 3.5 and 3.7-3.8 weighted get into every school that I mentioned every year. The acceptance rate for these kids is only slightly lower than average. His SAT scores, course load, APs and school competition show that he has the potential to succeed academically even at a top college. On top of that he has good ECs and definitely has a chance to be recruited for Tennis. Just because gpa is quantifiable doesn’t make it more important in the admissions process. </p>
<p>You unfortunately, have an overly narrow view of how admissions work. You are thus unable to accurately gauge where someone has the potential to get in, so stop giving bad advice. Obviously chances are low, but $420 on applications is a minuscule amount if it means going to a better school.</p>
<p>3.8 with Ap classes isn’t good enough. YOU obviously don’t know anything about tennis and recruiting, or just college in general. Top 60 in a state(northeastern) is not good enough for D1 recruiting. for all we know he could be in Maine, or Vermont. Even New York top 60 isnt D1 recruiting. </p>
<p>and btw, TONS of kids from that school? is that like >75%? oh wait that would mean penn doesnt have like 95% kids in the top decile and highest % of valedictorians(w.e the stat is). a 660 in reading is also below 25% for most of the schools and around 25% for NYU and BC. You obviously speak and assume things like a child, 420$ is a lot of money to spend on college applications for high reaches</p>
<p>Please don’t limit yourself to just the northeast, take a look elsewhere!!!</p>
<p>Take a look around this site at the photo threads, and I think you’ll be impressed with the urbanity going on (I’m an urban activist and frequently post on this site)</p>
<p>Anyways, here’s a good short list to start with for non-NE colleges. These places are all slightly less selective with the definite urban atmosphere and awesome programs. Many will also offer really good aid.</p>
<p>Case Western U
U of Rochester
U Pittsburgh
Depaul
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (this uni also has way-low tuition and stellar programs)
U Michigan
U Cincinnati
Macalaster (a great urban LAC)
St Louis U
Tulane
Emory
Vanderbilt
Rice
U Dayton (I’m biased, but I LOVE this place. Also are amazing with aid)
U Scranton
Syracuse
Marquette
Bradley
U Puget Sound (I think)
Reed
SMU
U Miami
…and many others I forgot.</p>