<p>Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. This is my current match/safety list, since I would love to go to Cornell/Upenn/NYU,but I know those are all reaches with my SAT scores… 
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<p>If you could choose two of these schools as matches for business and two for safeties (admissions and financially), which ones would you choose?<br>
U of Oregon and Oregon State are also options, but I really want to explore somewhere new and not end up where practically everyone goes in Oregon! :)</p>
<p>I am trying to narrow the list.</p>
<p>Lou Costello - as for lifestyle, I am pretty open. I am good with anywhere from 2,000 to 25,000 students. Urban and rural campuses are fine. I think I am a little partial to the traditional campus, but I loved NYU (which is very untraditional!!!). I like a school with fun, spirit, and pride, but also competitive. I am not a big fan of parties, but who knows once I get there! I guess I am trying to see what other people think of these schools in general to help me narrow my choices down. Thanks for the help! </p>
<p>P.S. That was my first time taking the SAT - I tried to prep but never took a full length practice test, so I was not focused. I am planning on taking ACT in September (we’ll see how that works out) and the SAT again in October. I am hoping for at least a 2150. Do you think this is a reachable goal for my scores? 2200? </p>
<p>Sorry for the rant-like post. I’m just having trouble looking past my three top schools because I love them so much. I just look at their forums/websites and don’t pay attention to other colleges. Which colleges would you cut off the list? THANKS!</p>