<p>besides new york university, columbia, and stanford, what other reach/private universities should i apply to? i would like to study business administration; ALSO, WHERE ON THE UNIVERSITIES WEBSITE DO I FIND THE ADDRESS TO SEND THE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION?????????? I can't find it.</p>
<p>Well, cindyay, how could we advise which schools you should apply to? We don't know anything about you. I have seen your earlier posts, so I should say that we do know a little about you if we check your posting history. But I see from those posts that you were planning to re-take SAT/ACT. Did you? Did scores change much? Is business still your planned major? What are you looking for in a school?</p>
<p>Often the address for rec letters is on the rec form itself. Otherwise, you can assume it is the same address where you send your application itself. If you are applying online, use the address of the admissions office. It might be on the header or footer of the Admissions Office web page or might be on the "Contact us" link. Those are a few places to try; otherwise, keep browsing around the website. It's got to be there, somewhere.</p>
<p>Her stats from another thread:
I am 16, a female, Mexican, my parents didnt go to school, so Im first generation going to a university. Also, how do I compare to other students, as in, what range am I in
basically, where do I have some sort of chance of maybe, possibly getting in? Any tips/answers to any/all questions are most definitely appreciated.</p>
<p>-I am pretty sure I want to major in business management or marketing but probably business.
-I need to start writing my personal essay statements, what should I write about?
-Should scholarships be a big priority?
-Any tips for understanding/passing AP Biology?</p>
<p>SOME HOBBIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE
-occasional seller on ebay: sell clothing, vintage clothing, cellphones, brothers game systems
-have started a fashion type blog but have not made serious money
-was DECA secretary during sophomore and junior year; have been DECA club member since freshman year
-competed last year at DECA northern and state competition and got 4th place at state competition; at state competition, I place fourth; I basically made a business plan and presented it to "potential investors"
- was in band for 3 first high school years (I stopped because decided I was not committed/was busy with other things)
-have played tennis on school team since sophomore year; play first doubles on varsity this year
-have volunteered a couple of hours at hospital; plan to volunteer at least 30 more hours
-volunteered in school library (about 50 hours)
-volunteered for DECA Club
-have started to help SNEHA (older sister is in charge; is a small nonprofit sponsor-a-poor-child program)</p>
<p>HOW CAN I DO MORE/GET MORE INVOLVED IN THESE ACTIVITIES W/ THE LIMITED TIME I HAVE? Or what do you recommend I do</p>
<p>I live in central California; I would prefer to go to a university in California, but I would definitely chose a school out of state if they offered a better business program Here is some info about me </p>
<p>I am a senior. I have taken the ACT, SAT Reasoning test, and SAT Subject Tests. Here are my scores:
ACT: 29
SAT Reasoning (TOTAL = 1750)
Math: 540
Critical reading: 620
Writing: 590
SAT Subject Tests
Spanish: 770
Math: 540
US History: 590</p>
<p>By how much should I improve them? How can I seriously improve my math scores? I will be taking the ACT at least two more times, including this Saturday. I will take both the SAT Reasoning and Subject test once more. Also, should I take another subject other than Spanish, does it look bad?</p>
<p>Here are my classes over the past four years and my grades as well as AP scores
FRESHMAN
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
Band 1 A A
Geography A A+
Geometry CPM A- A
Biology A B+
English 1 Adv B+ B+
Spanish Speak 2 A- B
BAND/PE B+ A</p>
<p>SOPHOMORE
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
World History Adv. A A
ALG II/TRIG A- A-
Chemistry A- B+
English 2 Adv B+ B+
SPANISH LANGUAGE AP A A+
ATHLETICS A- (HAD NO CLASS)
BAND/PE A A-</p>
<p>JUNIOR
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
BAND 3 A- A-
US HISTORY AP B A
PRECALCULURS A A+
PHYSICS B B+
ENGLISH LANG/COMP AP A A SPANISH LIT AP A- A
AHLETICS A (HAD AVID)
AVID (HAD TENNIS) A </p>
<p>SENIOR (classes taking)
AP BIOLOGY
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE
AP CALCULUS
AP GOVERNMENT
AP STATISTICS
ATHLETICS-TENNIS</p>
<p>Passed AP TESTS
US History 5
Spanish literature 3
Spanish language 5
Englush langugage and composition 3</p>
<p>*I attend a public school.
CLASS SIZE: 518
CLASS RANK: 27
10-12 RANK: 16</p>
<p>weighted non weighted
academic gpa (9-12) 3.9429 3.7143
academic gpa (10-12) 4.0870 3.7391
total gpa (9-12) 3.9269 3.7317</p>
<p>Preferences/factors
-I would like to live in a big city w/ weather not TOO hot
-I plan to pay for college w/ scholarships, working, etc., so I dont consider cost to be a main factor, just a small one
-Ive seen the Berkeley campus and I liked!! it, but I havent visited any other universities so I cant compare</p>
<p>Your scores also are average for college-bound students, and that means that you're not likely to get substantial merit aid or even such generous need-based aid that would make going out of state easy and affordable. Remember that the farther you go from home, the more your transportation costs add up. In addition, if you change climates, you'll also have to buy new wardrobes including expensive things like winter clothing.</p>
<p>For most people, going away from home to college is a huge step and is difficult. Homesickness is normal. This, however, can be a horrible situation if one can't afford to go home to visit; has difficulty paying for long distance calls home; and one's family also can't afford to visit you, including for things like Parents Weekends. </p>
<p>Anyway, my advice would be to look at public institutions that are within an hour or two drive from your home. Most public institutions offer business majors, so you shouldn't have any problems finding a school that would meet your needs. Compare your stats --gpa, SAT, etc. -- with those of the college's students. You can find this info often in the admissions section of the college's website or through college guides such as the one by U.S. News, which is widely available at bookstores, magazine racks, libraries and possibly even in your guidance office.</p>
<p>Your scores are very low for places like Stanford and NYU (a school that also isn't noted for being very generous with financial aid). There are many colleges that would, however, happily admit you, including many with business programs and aid and costs that probably you could afford (though you should expect to have to take out some loans and work during the summer and school year).</p>
<p>Your ACT of 29 is good, I'm surprised your SAT scores are so much closer to average; consider which scores you want sent- ACT definitely, Sat could hurt you. Being Hispanic can help in the Midwest but I'm sure you'd rather stay closer to home. Let people know where you'd like to go geographically, then they can give more specific suggestions.</p>
<p>I tried to add to my post last evening, but "Forum Problems" got in the way.</p>
<p>cindy - I think you had mentioned in previous posts that you planned to retake SAT/ACT. Did you do that and, if so, what were the new scores?</p>
<p>Do you know what your family's EFC is? If you will qualify for substantial need-based aid, then earning merit scholarships may not be critical for you. If you need merit scholarships, then schools like Stanford and Columbia won't work for you, I believe, as their aid is only need-based.</p>
<p>Stanford does not have undergraduate Business majors, so I'm thinking that school will not work for your interests. </p>
<p>Because you are Mexican and from Central California and first-generation college student, I think that enhances your chances for admission over what they would be based purely on scores/GPA/rank. But I don't know whether they will get you merit $$.</p>
<p>Tell us more about your latest scores, your likelihood to get need-based financial aid, and whether you have had any discussions with a college guidance counselor IRL about potential for scholarships for you. Then we can advise better.</p>
<p>IMO, you should not worry at this point about trying to get more involved in your ECs/activities for the sake of college apps. You are already a senior; you are a strong student with many outside interests and ECs. Be proud of what they are. Don't worry about trying to making them something else.</p>
<p>Your focus should be on finding colleges that <em>fit you</em> rather than trying to make yourself fit certain colleges. We can help with that, with just a little more information.</p>
<p>Your Math test scores seam inconsistent with your Math grades. Did you have a difficult time completing the test, leave alot of questions balnk. Based on your grades you should be able to improve those scores with studying. Your AP tests will get you credit at many schools. Check the schools websites. </p>
<p>You might want to provide more information about size of school, location ect that you are looking for.</p>
<p>USC school of business is excellent but a reach with your scores.</p>
<p>Can't study business as an undergraduate at Columbia (NYC), either.</p>
<p>If you're still planning on applying to Columbia and Stanford, make sure your application doesn't state that you're planning on majoring in business management or marketing. If asked for career aspirations, you can talk about those areas...but since you can't major in those subjects, it will be a "red flag" to the admissions reader that you don't really know about their school.</p>
<p>Have you considered...</p>
<p>Claremont McKenna has a 4+1 program where you get a BA+MBA in 5 years (would normally take 6 years).</p>
<p>Univ. of Washington in Seattle. Since you didn't seem to mind a big school like Berkeley, maybe U of W would be of interest.</p>
<p>Boston University</p>
<p>Northeastern - in Boston</p>
<p>Simmons College is a relatively small female college right in Boston. They have an undergraduate program in management, and you would likely be a very attractive candidate to that school.</p>
<p>Wharton - business school at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia</p>
<p>This is a pretty random list....there are many schools that would fit your very broad criteria.</p>
<p>math =630
critical reading=680
writing=620</p>
<p>i will be retaking the sat II in dec as well as the act. so i should not apply to columbia or stanford? also, how do i decide which score to send out of the act and sat, or should i send both? how do i figure out which is higher? thanks for responses.</p>
<p>Your SAT I scores automatically will be sent to any colleges that you send your SAT II to.</p>
<p>You can find on the Net tables that tell you the SAT equivalents for ACT scores.</p>
<p>Check the information that I've suggested earlier --checking places like US News' college site and books, CC archives to find out how your scores and gpa compare for those colleges, and then make your decision about whether it's worth it to you to apply to Stanford and Columbia.</p>
<p>Your being Mexican American is a plus because while Mexicans and Puerto Ricans make up the majority of Hispanics in the U.S., relatively few of them are college-bound, and even fewer have scores as good as yours. This would help your chances at colleges like Stanford and Columbia. Whether that would be enough to boost you in, I don't know. </p>
<p>Also do consider whether you want to go far from home such as going to NYC. It can be very hard going to college far from home especially if you have to adapt to a new climate and culture (as you'd have to do when going from one part of the US to another. As you probably know, even going from northern to southern Calif. is a culture difference). It is especially hard if your family can't visit you, can't take you to college or pick you up from college, and if you can only afford to go home in Dec. and at the end of the school year. Add to that, New York, while ethnically diverse, probably won't have the high proportion of Mexican-Americans that you experience in Calif. Depending on your personality, that could cause you to be homesick, isolated and lonely.</p>
<p>Your current SAT scores and your earlier ACT are about equal according to this chart: <a href="http://www.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us/dhs/Guidance%20website/SAT-ACT%20Conversion%20chart.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us/dhs/Guidance%20website/SAT-ACT%20Conversion%20chart.html</a>.</p>
<p>If you re-take the ACT, that might be higher. In your case, with your background, I think you can send either or both. In my own opinion, your SATs are strong for candidates of your background, as NSM said, and could be good enough for even the most selective schools. Doesn't mean they WILL be, but could be.</p>
<p>Whether you should apply to Stanford and Columbia depends on how much you want to major in business. Is that important to you, or do you think you might be just as content in a different major?</p>
<p>I'll reiterate that there is no undergraduate business program at Columbia University. That being said, consider these strong west coast colleges that offer undergraduate business degrees. You would be a competitive candidate for admission at these colleges;</p>
<p>George Fox University
U of San Diego
Occidential College (Economics and Business Management)
Washington State University
Willamette University (joint BA-MBA program)</p>
<p>Farther east are two very good state universities with undergraduate business programs;
Indiana University-Bloomington
U of South Carolina-Columbia</p>
<p>Tepper business school at Carnegie Mellon is top rated and open to undergrads.</p>
<p>Santa Clara University has a well-respected business program, including for undergraduates. You are very competitive for that school. Merit money possible? I don't know, but they do give it.</p>
<p>It is in the heart of Silicon Valley, beautiful campus. Quick to the city of San Jose and reasonable distance by train to San Francisco.</p>
<p>I second the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. The program is widely known for it's amazing job networking and successful postgrad surveys. It is also getting better with each year (with an increase of 50% applicants last year) and it has the highest avg median tied with Wharton (Upenn). Newsweek even compared Tepper with Wharton in its "New Ivies" article.</p>