Where should I apply to college

College Search & Selection
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I want to go to a selective college, but I’m not sure exactly where I have a shot at getting in. I know I can’t get into Ivy League, but what about other top universities? I am considering applying to schools with acceptance rates around 30-39% that is on the east coast. Any ideas???
-Female junior
-Born in India, but came to America w/ Parents (first in family to do so) (US citizen)
-Top 10% of class of 500+ students
-GPA of 98 out of 100 (my school doesn’t do 4.0)
-SAT score: 2060 (I will take redesigned SAT and I am aiming for a 1400)
-I have my own blog (about helping young girls)
-Currently completing a paid internship as a web developer for a major co
-Getting a summer job
-Martial artist (black belt, 6+ years experience, love it!)

  • taking 8 AP classes (might change to 7 and just take 3 next year)
  • Member of 4 clubs (started one and hoping to be president in 2 of them!)
  • Web developer (mainly for small businesses & blogs)
  • Volunteer at shelter (100+ hours)
  • Tutor kids at local library (usually for math)
  • Member of National Honors Society
  • I can get great letters of recommendations
    -I love to write and I have been told that I am a great writer so I assume I will be able to construct a well-written, intriguing essay (hopefully, lol).
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You have told us about you, but not about what kind of environment will help you thrive.

You have AP tests this week and next. But spend a half hour on the computer now and set up a tour of 1-2 schools that are near your home. If there are any on quarter system, they will likely be in school until mid-June, which is preferred because then you can see students on campus too. Ideally you can visit after APs are over in late May.

Take note of what you like and don’t like about those schools. Come back and add that information here. That will help people guide you to schools that have similar characteristics you liked.