What school do I have a chance of getting into?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I have been looking into NYU or George Washington University but I’m not sure if I should aim higher or lower.
I want to study International Relations and Russian language and culture.
GPA: 4.77
I am very involved
-NHS
-Spanish Club VP
-Class of 2019 Parliamentarian
-Dance Team
-Ballroom Team
-SkillsUSA → Texas District 13 Parliamentarian for 2 years
-SkillsUSA Chapter Business Procedure President
-Rotary Youth Leadership Award
-Workforce Solutions student ambassador
-RGV LEAD student ambassador
-Top 1% of my class
-Mock Trial Lawyer
-Ballet dance teacher
-South Texas Cotillion Debutante
I have only taken the World History AP exam so far and I got a 3 in that test. This year I will be taking the Physics 1, U.S History,and English Comp AP tests.

Any other suggestions for schools? Or suggestions on what classes to take?

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@OkayKayla055 what’s your GPA’s scale (e.g. out of 5.0)? You can definitely aim higher as your GPA and class rank seem pretty good. Try getting your AP scores up. I would recommend Georgetown and Tufts as they have good International Relations and language programs. Also look into Middlebury if you are into LACs. Try taking the most advanced classes in each subject but remember to not overload yourself.

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Thanks so much!! Unfortunately my school district is falls under the most uneducated region in the United States so getting a 3 on the World History Exam was pretty high. ( I was one of two people who passed the exam in my school. There were about 150 testers.) Do you think colleges would take this into consideration?

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They probably would. It’s fine if you have a few 3s here and there. Try to maximize the resources that are available to you and you should be fine.

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@OkayKayla055 What was your SAT / ACT score? I think Tufts or American could be good fits too.

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Do your tentative choices indicate that you would prefer an urban environment?

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Without any standardized test scores, it is difficult to answer your question.

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I don’t take my ACT and SAT tests until April. Coming from a small city near the border I am looking into a urban city. I was looking into Washington D.C or New York City because I want to become a Foreign Service Officer. ( the Department of State in D.C and the United Nations headquarters being in NYC along with a diverse population.)

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My PSAT score has been a 1190

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GW and American both make sense for you based upon your criteria. Georgetown would be strong for your interests, but might require both higher and more (e.g., SAT 2 exams) testing. Your top 1% class standing, in combination with your ECs, could ultimately be sufficient for admission to NYU. Though not urban, I’d recommend Mt. Holyoke for strength in international studies, good student diversity and their test-optional policy. Hamilton, though also not in a city, could be of interest for their term-length programs in both D.C. and NYC. Hamilton has a test-flexible admission policy. Trinity (CT), though not known for diversity, is in its state’s capital city, and could be another school to look into.

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With respect to schools in NYC, Barnard should be researched and considered.

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@merc81 Thank you so much!! I will definitely look into those schools.

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If you would like, you can post your SAT or ACT results when they become available. Though testing serves as only one factor in your profile, having official results will allow you to better form a list of appropriate colleges. And, Yes, your testing will be considered in the context of your educational environment. Nonetheless, you may want to prepare for your standardized exams so that your scores fairly reflect your potential, @OkayKayla055.

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For the reasons stated above, seconding Hamilton and Mt. Holyoke.