Safeties, Matches, Reaches (Business Programs)

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<p>Thanks jmmom! As of now, my safeties aren't too great because I probably wouldn't be too happy going to them.</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>3.6 UW GPA (School doesn't weigh or rank) at a Prep school in Bronx, NY
1890 SAT I (1210 M/V as of now - retook in November and am pretty sure my math went up, but probably verbal went down, but overall composite probably went up to around 1250 at least)
Middle class family (1st generation college student - my sister goes to NYU College of Dentistry)
Ethnicity: Indian</p>

<p>Essay:</p>

<p>Related to my business ventures</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>Started a webdesign company
Started a company that linked venture capitalists and entrepreneurs
Founded a youth organization at my temple
Officer of business club
Black belt in Karate
Indian Dancer
Chair member of hurricane relief foundation
"Big brother" of incoming freshman to help them make the transition</p>

<p>At all of these schools, I'll be applying to the business program</p>

<p>Safeties:</p>

<p>CUNY Baruch (Its a good school, but it will feel like I'm still in high school because I'd have to commute)
Fordham University (Parents would probably make me commute if I went here as well considering I go to Fordham Prep which is on campus)</p>

<p>Match:</p>

<p>Northeastern University(applied EA)
Boston University
Penn State (sent out application, but they haven't received my transcript yet for some reason)
Villanova University</p>

<p>Reach:</p>

<p>NYU Stern (ED)
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor (sending out application soon)
Boston College
University of Virginia</p>

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<p>I'll be taking the ACT's in December (prepping for them as of now and my likely goal is a 32-33...I'll be sending those scores to UVA, BC, Villanova, BU, and any other schools I can come up with.</p>

<p>I'm really looking for schools with strong business programs that I can get a good education from as well as great internship opportunities and post-graduate recruiting opportunities. I'm really planning on saying on the eastcoast, preferably northeast, apart from UVA and UMich. Any suggestions for schools in all categories? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Just expanding on my comments from that other thread :</p>

<p>It seems that what you're lamenting about your safeties is that they are so close to home. You would likely commute and not have the full experience of "college." That's how I would feel too; so here are some ideas.</p>

<p>My first thought is Hofstra - you are a strong candidate for them and I'm thinking they are far enough away that you would be a resident student. We visited there last year and came away with the impression that they have strong ties to business and industry in Manhattan for internships, etc.</p>

<p>Other ideas: Syracuse, Temple, Fairleigh Dickinson, Babson and Bentley. With the exception of the last two, I think they are safety or safety-match for you. Your stats appear competitive for the latter two, as well, and they are very strong in business.</p>

<p>As to your chances at the reach schools if you get a 32-33 on the ACT: I'm not really good at the "chances" thing, especially when you haven't got your ACT score yet. All you can do is your best, on both the test and the app package. I know you will. Then, you need to make CERTAIN that you have some 50/50 and sure bet schools on your list where you can happily picture yourself. This is a much better use of your time and energy than wondering what your chances are at the reach-y schools. If it is to be, it will be. If it is not to be, make a plan that will work for you. <em>Now is the time.</em></p>

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<p>Thanks jmmom once again. Yeah, I need to stop dwelling on whether I'll make my reaches or not. Speaking of that, I need to rewrite my Michigan essay and get this application finish instead of procrastinating :(.</p>

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<p>I'd put Villanova in the slight reach category...it's gotten selective recently, maybe BU too. A couple more reach/match might be Lehigh, U of Md.</p>

<p>32-33 is a big jump from 1210, it might not be realistic, but good luck.</p>

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<p>your SATs wont go up enough to help you at any reach.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I know thats why I'm trying for the ACT's with some hope that it'll be a better outcome than my SAT's.</p>