<p>Sorry for being vague, but I really don't have many specific schools on my mind yet. I have not met with my guidance counselor yet nor have I talked to a college counselor as some of my friends have.</p>
<p>I'm a junior.</p>
<p>My GPA is 4.02 UW (A+ = 4.2) and 4.52 W. It is going to go down a bit, but considering most colleges I apply to will only see my first three years, I'm not too worried. Shouldnt go lower than 3.8 and 4.3.</p>
<p>On the SAT in December, my first time and without much prep (bought a book, looked at strategies for about a week before the test for CR), I scored a 2130. 680 CR, 800 Math, 650 Writing. (trying for 700/800/700)</p>
<p>I am the feature section editor on the school newspaper (maybe and hopefully Editor-in-Chief or co-editor-in-chief), a member of NHS, a member of Spanish Honor Society, a member of Key Club, a member of our ultimate frisbee club. I worked as an umpire for softball the past 3 years and probably again this year unless I find another job and a gym supervisor last and this year.</p>
<p>I haven't volunteered very much, but will be volunteering at the Special Olympics in February and am looking for a more consistent volunteering opportunity. </p>
<p>I'm strong in math and interested in chemistry, so am looking to go into chemical engineering. IF I don't do that, I will probably do economics or another business major. </p>
<p>I am from NJ, but location really doesn't matter all that much to me. I would probably prefer NOT being in NJ.</p>
<p>Sorry for so much text, but I am just trying to get an idea of what level of schools to be realistically looking at. Thanks for any help!</p>
<p>Sorry - some things I should have added. Living about 40 minutes away from NYC naturally has made me more accustomed to a urban/suburban lifestyle and can’t really see myself in a totally rural area near nothing. I’m not saying I need to be in a city, but near a city or with a good college town would be great and ideal.</p>
<p>I also need a great study abroad program. I have been to several countries, love traveling, and am interested in different cultures and languages. </p>
<p>I don’t think money is a real problem, so great financial aid is not a must.</p>
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I don’t think money is a real problem<a href=“emphasis%20mine”>/quote</a> Check that with your parents before making any decisions on it. Being 100% sure on that score is probably a good idea.</p>
<p>You’re vague enough that too many colleges sort of seem like they would be good fits for you for me to recommend less than dozens. Why don’t you try either the CollegeBoard’s college matchmaker or the collegefinding quiz thing here on CC?</p>
<p>Another random thought: do go talk to your counselor asap. The sooner they get to know you, the more context they have to write a recommendation and the better it will be.</p>
<p>I agree with the above…ask your parents specifically how much they’ll spend each year on your education. Countless number of kids assume that money won’t be much of an issue only to find out too late that the family can’t afford $55k per year for various schools.</p>
<p>Are you a junior or senior?</p>
<p>Did you take the PSAT? If so, how did you do on that?</p>
<p>What is your likely career interest with those majors?</p>
<p>I’m a junior. Money won’t be a problem when looking at schools. </p>
<p>PSAT (this year): 204
SAT (first time, taken in Dec.): 2130 (680 CR/800 M/650 W)
GPA: 4.02 UW (A+ = 4.2)/4.52 W (will most likely go down a little bit)
Class rank: Really not sure, 400 kids in my class so I’m assuming top 10% or at least close to it.
Public school in NJ. </p>
<p>I will talk to my guidance counselor eventually.</p>
<p>I listed my ECs in the first post.</p>
<p>I am interested in chemical engineering, but eventually see myself as an executive/on the business side of things. I was planning on doing chemE or some other sort of engineering in undergrad and then pursuing an MBA. I know this is still a bit vague, I am just wondering if you know of anybody with similar stats and know where they went or if you have any schools in general that might be of interest to me.</p>
<p>I also have another question. If I want to do chemE, is it necessary that I take AP chem? I have heard that it is a very very rigorous class from one of my frkiends taking it this year, and not that I want to slack off next year, but my schedule will be rigorous as it is and I’m not sure if I want to take it.</p>
<p>Well I was dumb and decided not to double up on sciences soph year, so I am taking chem H this year and physics H next year. I’m thinking about ap chem next year, but one of my friends is taking organic chem and we work well together (he’s my co-editor on the newspaper). So if I don’t take ap chem, ill probably take organic chem (honors class) along with ap calc bc and ap stat.</p>
<p>Rice has a great chemical engineering department. You have a good shot there. It’s urban. Also, take a look at the programs at UPenn - a reach for anyone, but worth an application as they have engineering business combos. CMU is another good urban engineering school that would be a match for you.</p>
<p>Go look at UCONN, School of Engineering, School of Business (in case you change your mind about the Engineering). Honors Progam, you might be eligible. </p>
<p>USNWR’s #27 National Public Universities. </p>
<p>Not too far from NJ, you could go take a look. Best of luck to you in your college search!</p>