Where should I go (poor HS and sats)

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, I am currently attending CUNY Baruch.</p>

<p>I want to go to a better undergrad school for business, but I feel my options are limited.</p>

<p>My HS average was 83/100
SATS:
reading: 480
math: 650
writing: 480</p>

<p>no APs or honors.</p>

<p>my college GPA after two semesters is 3.6. </p>

<p>Do you guys think I can go to a better business school? Northeastern University perhaps? </p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>try usc (marshall)</p>

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<p>would that not be quite a bit of reach for me?</p>

<p>and thats all the way on the other side of the country... i was thinking something closer to the east coast.</p>

<p>any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>You are very similar to my brother, who also attends baruch. I'd say you will have to increase your GPA this semester upto 4 and improve your sat score a little more. Certainly, poor hs records mean almost nothing to adcoms as long as you make yourself someone different. However, you really have to prove it numerically - your gpa isn't most spectacular along with sat score.</p>

<p>If you're aiming for Stern-level schools, you need around 2000~2200 Sat score and 3.80 GPA to be considered a competitive candidate.</p>

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<p>Do you guys think it's better if I just take an ACT over the SATs again? And just send the new college I am applying to that score rather than SATs?</p>

<p>Wouldn't it better my chances?</p>

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<p>you could do that harv, i see you are very determined and motivated to succeed. Baruch isnt a bad school, it sends few kids a year to BB
I say if you have the time, take the ACT or SAT, but try to keep ur gpa as high as possible. A high gpa will create more oppertunities</p>

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<p>I agree. Take some practice tests and take the ACT. You'll probably do much better on it. If you don't do well, it's really no big deal. Your english is obviously very good so it's not like they're going to see your english SAT scores and faint or anything- especially if you write some really good essays that showcase your writing skills.</p>

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<p>The larger state schools have well known programs, if you don't mind the large classes at time. Penn State, UTexas, OSU... and most don't require HS/SAT after 30+ credits, but double check.</p>

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<p>Is this true? After 30 credits they don't require HS/SAT?</p>

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<p>Harv before you keep getting repetitive, do some research before you act questions that can be found by looking online.</p>