Where can I apply?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on schools that will accept me after a gap year. I graduated this year but am unable to go to the college I got into because of personal reasons. I will definitely apply to colleges this fall but am not sure if I will be accepted anywhere good. Does anyone have advice on schools I can get into? Here are my stats: </p>

<p>Race (not that it matters): African-American</p>

<p>GPA: 3.75 </p>

<p>ACT: 29 </p>

<p>EC: National Honor Society, FBLA, Scholastic Bowl (4 years), Soccer (4 years)
International Club (President), Literary Guild, Peer Mediation </p>

<p>Awards: National Merit Semi-Finalist, Illinois State Scholar, History Student of the Year, Scholastic Bowl All-Conference</p>

<p>AP classes: European History, Chemistry, English Literature, Physics, English Composition, Spanish, Psychology. </p>

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<li>I unfortunately only took one AP test (English Comp) and got a 5.</li>
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<p>Desired Major: International Relations</p>

<p>I understand that my stats are mediocre at best but do I have chance at a school in 15-30 range ranking wise? If not where are some good schools I should think about applying to?</p>

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<p>What is your budget? Can your family pay $60k each year?</p>

<p>You should think about re-taking the ACT. If you can raise it a bit, you will get yourself in range for merit-based scholarships at some places.</p>

<p>How are you planning to spend your gap year? That can also make you a stronger candidate. There are a number of threads about this issue in the Parents Forum. You could pop over there, and scroll down to find them.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>

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<p>American, GWU (expensive), Maryland, Syracuse, Ohio State, Denver and Seton Hall. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Do you prefer West Coast schools or East Coast schools? Try looking into D3 schools if you want good merit-aids.</p>

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<p>Hey everyone,
Thanks for the replies thus far, they have helped!
My family doesn’t have a lot of mony to spare for me so I would have to pay for most of my college. I have no problem taking out loans. I’m spending my gap year teaching English in El Salvador, and as to East Coast schools or West Coast schools I don’t have a preference. I just need to know the best schools I can get into.</p>