What schools would you recommend for me?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm a freshman at Lynn University (in FL) and I'm planning to transfer next year. Since I'm doing much better in college, and I think I've proved my academic potential, I decided to give it a shot now! My highschool GPA was a 2.7. </p>

<p>I'm an international student from Spain. I'm not applying for aid.</p>

<p>My major is business administration with a concentration in marketing, and I also have a minor in public relations.</p>

<p>Objective:
Current GPA: 4.0
SAT I: 780 CR, 750 M, 800 W
SAT II: 800 French, 750 Literature, 770 German</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
1. President of Creative Writing Club
2. Vice President of Business Team
3. Member of Speech and Debate Team
4. Member of Best Buddies, organized several events on campus.
5. Raised $5000 for Pencils for Promise (a community organization to promote education in Central America and Asia)
6. President of International Affairs Society
7. Blogger for iPulse (our student newspaper)
8. Member of Cheer team
Others...this isn't an extracurricular I do at school, but...I started an organization (in the summer after I graduated) to help lower-income students in their search for universities and to promote higher education. Basically, what we do is we provide advice, study materials (we've donated SAT Prep books, etc) and we serve as "college counselors" for them.
Job experience: Worked at a local finance firm in Spain (back when I was in highschool), did a 2 months internship for Merrill Lynch. I recently had an offer for an internship with Edelman in Miami (a PR firm), so I plan on doing that too!
Summer Activities: Volunteering.
Essays: Everyone has said they were great and very unique.
Teacher Recommendation: 2 from two professors; one from my employer at Merrill Lynch
Interview: Plan on doing one.</p>

<p>Other:
Country: Spain
School type: Private
Ethnicity: White and hispanic
Gender: F
Income bracket: 200k
Hooks: You tell me! :P</p>

<p>So...is my awful highschool GPA going to get me automatically rejected? Or are there some schools that could look past that?</p>

<p>P.S.: I will apply in my sophomore year, to be a junior.</p>

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<p>I think by the time you apply as a soph for jr year, they will look more at your college GPA than your HS GPA. Send those SAT scores too, even if they don’t want them… it certainly shows your potential and you can write a short essay about focusing now vs HS.</p>

<p>Good luck to you!!</p>

<p>If you like FL, apply to UMiami.
Many other great schools to consider if you let us know more about location you’d like to be in.</p>

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<p>^ Thank you, that made me feel better :slight_smile:
I like FL, but I would prefer to be somewhere different. Preferably NY, MA, PA or CA. I definitely want to be in a school that is located in an urban location, as it provides better internship opportunities, and that’s something I consider very important.
Do you think I would have a chance at NYU?</p>

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<p>Keep up the high GPA and yes, I do. I’m not sure of their transfer stats but you obviously are very bright. To me SAT and SAT scores and current GPA show your incredible ability. </p>

<p>Don’t bypass some schools in non-urban areas, as they have recruiting/internship fairs to meet with employers and give your resume. </p>

<p>The best thing you can do to add to your current credentials is to try and get a job/summer internship, even unpaid, in your field.</p>

<p>I think you’ll do just fine!!!</p>