Science Schools

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a current Junior at high school looking to apply to colleges next year. Thanks to my teachers, I have already sold myself on becoming a duel chemistry and physics major. My problem is that I really want to go to a good science school, but the only ones I can think of are high level schools with low acceptance rates (Stanford, MIT, Cal Tech, ect). I need help deciding good science schools for my undergraduate degrees that I have a higher chance of getting into.</p>

<p>I have good grades (My GPA is about 3.9), but nothing mind blowing. My SAT scores are most likely going to be around 2000 with 650-700 in all three areas (I have not taken the SAT yet, but my practice test scores are around this number). </p>

<p>Can anyone give me a hand?</p>

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<p>A lot of liberal arts colleges will have strong programs in chemistry and physics and your stats would be a match at many of them. What else are you looking for in a college?</p>

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<p>Many of the better public U’s have excellent and well-funded sciences–they actually do the bulk of science research in the US. UCB, UCLA, UCSD, UW, UW, UM, and others.</p>

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<p>How much can your family afford? Many LACs and almost all OOS publics cost more than parents think.</p>

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<p>Lynxinsider: I’m looking for a city college, preferably medium size or smaller (Under 8000 undergrads). Thats all I really know right now.</p>

<p>Erin’s Dad: I don’t know an exact number, but I will probably have to take out a decent loan or get a scholarship.</p>

<p>Barrons: Thanks for the suggestions</p>

<p>Thanks for the input</p>

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<p>Follow Barrons’ advice. Look at your instate schools/flagship.</p>

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<p>Tufts, Holy Cross, Hopkins.</p>