<p>I was going to say approximately what cu applecider said - be sure he applies to Cornell; they need more black males. If his essays are compelling, I think his chances of being accepted there will be good.</p>
<p>I second the “take the ACT” suggestion.</p>
<p>I also think that Fordham sounds like a great school for him. (If he is from the City though, a change of environment would be nice.) If he doesn’t mind a smallish school, Brandeis might be good and being in the Boston area could be fun for him. I also like the Vassar idea.</p>
<p>How about Canisius as a safety, if he would consider Buffalo? [Canisius</a> College - Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.canisius.edu/admissions/default.asp]Canisius”>http://www.canisius.edu/admissions/default.asp)</p>