<p>GPA: 3.8/4.0
ACT: 34
sat ii's:
bio: 770 chem: 740 us: 760 math iic: 730</p>
<p>so...i'm interested in biology, possibly neuroscience. i'm looking for some SAFETY schools. any ideas for me?</p>
<p>do you care about size of school? location?</p>
<p>no not really...but preferably somewhere that would give me some merit aid too...</p>
<p>In NY, two great schools are SUNY Stony Brook and St. John's (the latter a private). Both are good for biology, and both would probably give you plenty of money if not full tuition.</p>
<p>thanks for the suggestions...anyone else?</p>
<p>Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. I believe you'd be a candidate for merit aid there, and it's a very strong school for sciences. It's fairly selective, so I don't know how accurate it is to call it a safety - that will depend on what else you can offer in the way of ECs, recs, interests, etc. But when my oldest d was looking at schools seven years ago, she was offered a full tuition merit scholarship with the SAT equivalent of your ACT score (1530) and a GPA that was just a bit higher.</p>
<p>There are many schools that would be safeties for someone with your stats. What area of the country are you considering? Do you want urban, rural, large, small, etc.?</p>
<p>lol sorry i realize a lot of people care a lot about where they go to school...i could care less. I'm more focused on the academics of a university...as long as that's ok...i can see myself going anywhere. thanks for the suggestion!</p>
<p>Normally your state school is a safety. What is your home state?</p>
<p>How about a big research school like UW-Madison?</p>
<p>oh yea my home state is new jersey but with the economy now I think state schools are more competitive now haha</p>
<p>a good state school like UVA or Clemson</p>
<p>^lol wouldn't UVA be a reach for me since i'm out of state?</p>
<p>no, your grades are excellent, go for UVA!</p>
<p>state schools want more out-of-staters since they pay higher tuition. With the financial crisis, schools need all the money they can get.</p>
<p>UVA is possible but certainly not a safety. TCNJ and Rutgers would be safeties with a potential big scholarship at Rutgers.</p>
<p>ok thanks everyone so far for the suggestions...and just to clarify i'm looking for safety schools.</p>
<p>look at the University Of Pittsburgh, it's not hard to get into and has one of the best biology and neuroscience programs in the country. This is due to its affiliation with a top 20 medical school: UPMC</p>
<p>Clark U., Boston U., Oklahoma, Indiana.</p>
<p>You can apply anywhere with those stats. Ivy league, other top tier schools, second tier schools, safety schools
For the ivy league and other top tier schools having grades and scores may not be enough to stand out from the 20,000 also applying. Those who get in typically stand out for having unusual achievement in the arts, or showing great passion in their extra curriculars over years, many with regional or national achievement, exceptional achievement in academics that go beyond what others have achieved. Then there are those from under represented minorities, under represented states, recruited athletes, those who have overcome great obstacles and still show outstanding achievement and legacies.
You would definitely be a candidate for all schools. Your scores but you in the range of all schools. You may have a better chance at great second tier schools like Northwestern, Washington University in St. Louis, Georgetown
Look at the US News Report College ranking list for 2008
I would suggest picking 4 schools in the top 15
3 schools from 15-20
2 schools ranked 30 - 60
You can compare merit packages if you are in and need aid
If you need a lot of aid you may also consider schools that you clearly are qualified for but who want to attract those with high SAT or ACT scores and will offer a full merit scholarship
Questions you should ask yourself are?
1. Do you want a small liberal arts school of 350 in a class
2. Do you want a medium school of about 1200 - 2000 freshman
3. Do you want a large state school with 6,000 freshman
4. Do you want a small liberal arts school or a university
5. Do you want a rural campus, suburban or a city?
6. Do you want to be near a city or near transportation
7. Where are your from
8. What interests do you have in studying?
9. Do you want a school with fraternities and sororities?
10. Do you want a school with a lot of school spirit</p>
<p>so anymore suggestions for safeties? thanks to those who already replied to my thread...you've all been quite helpful.</p>