<p>Hello everyone, I am a brand new member to this forum but I have seen some very useful posts in my recent browsing. The time has come for me to wholeheartedly begin the college search. Any input as far as colleges to consider or advice on things to do to get accepted in more places is greatly appreciated. I am currently a junior at a public school in PA with interests in three business majors, finance, actuarial science, logistics (supply-chain managment). My qualifications are as follows:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7 (w), expected graduate in 3.8 range
3.5 (uw), also expected to rise </p>
<p>Honors/AP classes:
Honors Algebra II (B's) 10th
AP English (B's) 11th
Honors Trig. Pre-Calc (A's) 11th
AP Statistics 12th
AP Economics 12th
Honors Accounting II 12th</p>
<p>In my freshman year Spanish II hurt my GPA significantly with two C's and a D. Passed Latin I, and on route to pass Latin II with B's (Latin III scheduled for 12th grade). Other than Spanish II I have never gotten lower than a B in any course. I have taken multiple business courses so far which led to an interest in a business major. </p>
<p>SAT:
560 Critical Reading
540 Math
530 Writing
1100, 1630</p>
<p>SAT results are below my personal standards and were taken once so far with no preparation whatsoever. I am signed up to take them May 5th, and already have begun studying in multiple SAT prep books. Aiming for a 1200, and 1800ish. </p>
<p>Extracurricular:
National Honor Society Member
Math League
4 year varsity lacrosse team (3 as a starter)
4 year inline hockey
Latin Club
Spanish Club
20hr/week part time job @ BestBuy. Hours cut during lacrosse season</p>
<p>Class Rank: Top 20%, a figure that is outdated, will check asap</p>
<p>Attendance: 2 days absent, none in junior year</p>
<p>If any more information would allow for better input I would be more than happy to add it. Overall I am just looking for some colleges to consider as well as tips to help me until I begin applying in the fall. I have looked at Penn State so far and have a good bit of interest in it, but don't hesitate to throw any college out there. Looking to become a 6 figure man someday so I will definitely continue to work very hard. Thank You</p>