Where could I get in???

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been looking at the middle 50% SAT scores for schools but I think they might be a little misleading (ex: sure maybe 25% of people got into "X" with a 690 on CR but they might have had and 800 for math) but I cant find cumulative scores anywhere. </p>

<p>So I'm not looking for a definitive chancing here. I'm just wondering where people with my stats end up generally.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.5
SAT: 2050 (retook yesterday, hopefully it will be higher)</p>

<p>Again, it doesn't need to be definitive, hence the scanty stats.</p>

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<p>I think USNews has cumulative M+CR score ranges.</p>

<p>What is your M+CR score:</p>

<p>However, getting accepted is only half the battle. What’s your major? What kind of schools do you like? What’s your budget?</p>

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<p>M+CR score: 1400
Major: Business (or Economics)
The schools on my list are varied but I’m mostly curious about what the best I can do is with these stats. In regard to region, pretty much anywhere except the midwest.</p>

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<p>With a 1400 M+CR, then you’re good for a lot of schools. However, your 3.5 GPA might keep you out of top schools that really care about GPA and rank.</p>

<p>Acceptance is only half the battle. Affording it is the other half.<br>
What’s your budget? how much will your parents spend?</p>

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<p>I can’t imagine that my parents will be able to spend more than ~$10,000/year.</p>

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<p>Is your 3.5 GPA weighted or unweighted? If it’s unweighted, assuming your weighted one would be higher, you may want to look into Chapman in California. Great Business and Economics programs.</p>

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<p>Yes, my GPA is 3.5 unweighted.</p>

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<p>Any others?</p>

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<p>Perhaps NYU, Boston University, University of Rochester, Wake Forest, Michigan (not sure why you would write off the entire midwest) (Michigan is good for business, and in your range)</p>

<p>But if money is a concern, then your state’s flagship university (maybe their honors program).</p>

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<p>^ What? NYU and UMich OOS for a family that can afford $10K?? </p>

<p>OP, look instate at the SUNYs.</p>

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<p>I second BU</p>

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<p>What state do you live in?
Some schools in your state probably have very reasonable in-state tuition rates.</p>

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<p>New York.
What are some schools within these qualifications have good financial aid.</p>

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<p>What is your EFC? Your family may make too much money to really qualify for FA.</p>

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<p>with your stats you could get merit at UAB of about 10K per year (3.0 gpa and 28-36 act) would bring the coa to between 10-14K (oos coa=20-24K). what do you want to major in? strong school (tier 1 research) for sciences or anything health related… also full range of other majors</p>

<p>[Welcome[/url</a>]</p>

<p>oops just saw you said business for your major:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.uab.edu/business/[/url]”>Collat School of Business | UAB](<a href=“http://www.uab.edu%5DWelcome%5B/url”>http://www.uab.edu)</a></p>

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<p>Not sure what my parents EFC is but we qualify for aid at my current high school, if that helps.</p>

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<p>Qualifying for aid at a private high school is NOT the same as qualifying for aid at college…especially OOS publics which don’t often give much aid, altho some give good merit.</p>

<p>UMIch (if OOS) and NYU will not be affordable. Your stats aren’t high enough for big merit and you won’t get much in need-based aid from either. </p>

<p>EFC only determines Federal aid, which is NOT much. The phrase Expected Family Contribution is a misnomer. It does NOT mean that is all a family has to pay. It’s only a number to determine federal aid, which isn’t much. Most schools do not meet need. </p>

<p>You need to protect yourself and also apply to some schools that will give you large merit for your stats.</p>

<p>What state are you in?</p>

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<p>NY, so the CUNY/SUNY schools, right?
Any out of my price range that I can get into?</p>

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<p>CUNY Baruch has a great program and your SATs are over the 75%ile and near the 70%ile for GPA.</p>

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<p>*NY, so the CUNY/SUNY schools, right?
Any out of my price range that I can get into? *</p>

<p>??? </p>

<p>Not sure what you’re asking. Are you asking which SUNY/CUNYs cost $10k per year? I think they all cost more than that if living on campus. </p>

<p>However, with your 1400 M+CR you should be able to get good merit at some…I think Buffalo gives good merit for high SATs. </p>

<p>Have you asked your parents how much they’ll pay each year? If not, do so. Guessing $10k is not a good idea unless that’s what they’ve actually said. </p>

<p>Also, find out what your EFC will be. NY gives state aid to low income students, but we don’t know if you’re low income or not.</p>