School suggestions

Applying to College
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am currently applying to college as a freshman and am finding myself a bit at a loss as to where else I should apply. I am planning to major in history and possibly from there go on to law school. I have put in applications at some in-state, affordable, "safety" type schools so I am looking more for suggestions of reach schools and privates that offer merit scholarships. </p>

<p>I am a little confused as to how high I should be aiming, given my stats. As far as a school environment, I am looking for intellectual students who are also social. Lots of competition over grades and the like is a huge turn-off for me. I would like a student body that is somewhat community-minded. Geographically, I would pretty much be willing to go anywhere, but preferably urban/close to a major city. Size of student body not a major factor. Please help! My college counselor and I really don't seem to understand each other well and while she has tried to be helpful I feel like I'm missing the mark.</p>

<p>GPA (UW): 3.4 (very rigorous high school)
SAT: 710 M 800 CR 790 W (taken once)
APs: US Hist (5), Euro Hist (5), Eng Lang (5), Art Hist (4)
National Merit recognition</p>

<p>Currently enrolled in AP Spanish, AP Eng Lit and AP Bio as well as 3 other academic classes including math and history.
I have had my essay reviewed (not edited) by a few teachers and received much positive feedback.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Amnesty (4 years, 2 years leadership)
community service abroad (100 hours)
volunteer at hospital (100 hours)
other miscellaneous volunteer work
lacrosse team (4 years, captain this year)
choir (4 years)</p>

<p>I am a white female. </p>

<p>Thanks so much if you read all that and have any ideas!</p>

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<p>What state are you located? I know you said that you are open to other areas, but it’s helpful. here’s some schools that are strong in history:</p>

<p>-Bowdoin
-Colgate
-Furman
-Haverford
-Tulane
-Kenyon
-Holy Cross</p>

<p>for merit, look at Denison, Ohio Wesleyan</p>

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<p>Kenyon is in the middle of nowhere. It is neither close to a major city nor urban. Colgate’s small town is a city compared to Kenyon’s town, but it’s still quite a ways from any major urban area.</p>

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<p>Jkiwmom,</p>

<p>Thanks for your suggestions. I am from outside Philly.</p>

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<p>I did visit Holy Cross and liked it. But do you think I would have a shot there?</p>

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<p>You definitely have a shot at Holy Cross…although admission is somewhat competitive, they do not even consider SAT Scores…Great Liberal Arts School</p>

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<p>They don’t look at SAT? Hmm. So if they did my 2300 would be considered a disadvantage…?</p>