Top International Relations Schools Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So let me tell you a little about myself.</p>

<p>Well, actually, I'll start off by telling you the colleges I am applying to. I'm having a hard-time finding more safety schools, but here they are.</p>

<p>Reaches:
-Harvard
-Georgetown
-Columbia
-Brown</p>

<p>Targets:
-NYU
-George Washington
-UCLA
-American</p>

<p>Safeties:
-Boston University</p>

<p>That's it so far.</p>

<p>Ok, now I'll tell you a little about myself. I live in the Northeast US and am a caucasian male.</p>

<p>SAT I: Expecting around 2100/2200. SAT II's: Expecting around 750 Chem and 760 Japanese. </p>

<p>GPA: About 3.6 weighted (I think..). This is my biggest downside. However, I have had many rigorous, challenging courses. I have had many years in language, specifically Japanese and others + several courses geared towards what I love, International Relations. There is sort-off a trend problem because of a C in Junior year, but senior year is definitely my best.</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars: Now this is where I shine! I'll start from the beginning.</p>

<p>From 14 years old I worked vigorously and built a small business independently. I built a website and began running my own business. From 15 years old I began to actually make a profit. I created agreements with the manufacturer. I spoke in a "deep-voice" when I was a kid over the phone with business clients. 16 years old was my second year and I made around $15,000 profit from my own company which I founded. It was a small retail business.</p>

<p>Using some of this money, in 10th grade I studied abroad in Japan. I attended a Private High School and lived with several families, learning the language and culture for 4 - 5 months.</p>

<p>This past summer, I flew back and pursued an internship opportunity at an English Language School in Japan. I was teaching adults, businesspeople, etc. Many of my students were twice my age. I was an influential teacher and was even able to receive a payed salary (I got broke since Japan is expensive and asked my boss for me to become a regular employee.) I became on par, with the same pay, as the other teachers who were all college graduates or had proper experience.</p>

<p>Of course, I also have some small extra-curriculars such as a leadership award, Model UN, Debate, etc.</p>

<p>To sum it up, I have good SAT scores, I have fantastic extra-curriculars, motivation, great essays and a decent GPA. </p>

<p>I love all of the colleges I am applying to and can't think of anywhere else to go. </p>

<p>What do you think and where else should I apply to? How can I make my application shine?
Let me know your thoughts! Any helpful comment is appreciated. Thank you!</p>

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<p>In my mind, a safety means you are guaranteed to be admitted, and by some means, able to afford the college. If you are applying for need-based aid, that might mean you need to apply to four safeties, to compare aid packages.</p>

<p>For the most part, it seems people in the Northeast don’t love their public colleges so much as we do down South with our SEC football and Greek life. Therefore, if applying to a state flagship seems dreary to you, I recommend this list: [A+</a> Options for B Students | Top National Universities | US News Best Colleges](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus]A+”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/a-plus) Ones in your region that made the list: Fordham University, UConn, Syracuse University, University of Delaware (good study abroad program), University of Vermont, Drexel University, Clark University, and UMASS Amherst are all probably worth looking into!</p>

<p>If Japanese language is important to you, Emory University in Atlanta and specifically, Oxford College, also located in Georgia (a two-year liberal arts college that is part of Emory, students continue on at Emory U) might be an interesting option. Admission to Oxford is easier than Emory (average unweighted GPA 3.55, average SAT 1730-2050) and you will graduate with Emory University on your diploma. The distance from home gives you an advantage for admission (they want geographical diversity) and there is an enormous Asian-American population, a decently sized international population, and a Japanese major and minor. My friend who is learning Japanese, and plans to major in International Business, considers Emory his first choice.</p>

<p>Hofstra and Temple might also be worth a search. University of Pittsburgh has a nice honors program.</p>

<p>Think you could help me with my thread? I’m looking for schools with great study abroad, and you seem to have experience! > <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1261718-international-college-experience.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1261718-international-college-experience.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;