<p>So I really want to go to college in Chicago and I just can't decide where. I'm thinking of majoring in pre-dentistry/something medical. I want a college thats big but not to the point where I have 100+ people in my class. I would much rather have a 15-30 student teacher ratio. I also want a urban campus and it doesn't neccesarily need to be a traditional dorm campus setup. I have a 3.455 gpa and a 25 act score. Top 20% of my class.Lots and lots of really good extra curriculars-class pres,nhs...etc.. and have taken alot of hard honors and ap classes. Right now I'm looking at Roosevelt,DePaul,Loyola & Benedictine. I know I'm not a particularly good student compared to others but I was also wondering which colleges would give me the most financial aid. I come from a low income family. I would also like to know these things about the colleges:
1.Safety on campus and general surrounding area
2.Student Life
3.Dorm Life(I know alot of chicago colleges have alot of commuters so dorm life isn't exactly traditional) but I would be living in a dorm so I was just wondering what that would be like..
4.Overall College Experiences
Feel free to correct me or add anything else..Thank You for taking the time to read this and respond! :)</p>
<p>Benedictine is in Lisle, an hour’s train ride from downtown. </p>
<p>Roosevelt is a commuter campus with some students living in dorms. There’s not really a “college experience.” The area is among the safest in the city. </p>
<p>In terms of academic quality and prestige, DePaul and Loyola are about equal, and above Roosevelt.</p>
<p>* I want a college thats big but not to the point where I have 100+ people in my class. I would much rather have a 15-30 student teacher ratio. *</p>
<p>I could be wrong, but I think that pre-med/pre-dental pre-reqs at most schools are usually large classes for the lectures (labs will be smaller). Even many small schools will not have small classes for those pre-health req’ts. There may be a few schools (maybe not in Chicago area).</p>
<p>I have a* 3.455 gpa and a 25 act score**. Top 20% of my class.Lots and lots of really good extra curriculars-class pres,nhs…etc… and have taken alot of hard honors and ap classes. Right now I’m looking at Roosevelt,DePaul,Loyola & Benedictine. I know I’m not a particularly good student compared to others but I was also wondering which colleges would give me the** most financial aid. I come from a low income family**.*</p>
<p>Your stats (GPA and test scores) and financial situation will likely limit your choices.</p>
<p>Are you going to retest? </p>
<p>What schools can you commute to?</p>
<p>Be sure to apply to at least 2-3 schools that you know you’ll be able to afford to attend.</p>
<p>Are you instate for Illinois?</p>
<p>Oh I forgot to add, I also want a college that offers work-study!</p>
<p>Yes I am instate and I am planning to retake the act in october. My gpa should be 3.5+ by the end of my first semester.I can’t commute anywhere.</p>