Where to Apply...Needing Some Suggestions

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've noticed my current list of schools is definitely high reach-heavy and was wondering which schools I should consider looking into applying. I was deferred from Georgetown SFS EA and Denied @ BC EA</p>

<p>White/Native American/Female/New Hampshire</p>

<p>GPA: (W) 4.2; Top 10%, maybe Top 5%
SAT: 1820/2400 (670 w. / 640 cr. / 510 math --blek)
AP US Exam: 4</p>

<p>A Few Major EC's</p>

<p>-Model United Nations (10, 11, 12) President (11, 12)
*Several Best Delegate and Outstanding Delegate awards at New England college competitions
*Will attend the High School National Model United Nations conference this winter for the first time
*Will continue in college
-Varsity Field Hockey (10, 11, 12)
*State Semi-Finalists '05
*State Quarter-Finalists '06
*State Finalists '07
-Student Voice (11, 12) Vice President
*Commitee began new cafeteria system & School-wide recycling program
-National Honor Society
-French Honor; Math Honor; English Honor; Historical National Honor
-Student Council (9-12) PR Officer
-2007-2008 National High School Academic All-American by the National High School Coaches Association</p>

<p>~A few other leadership/activities</p>

<p>200+ hrs. of school/church/community service</p>

<p>Work average of 20-25 hrs. per week as a waitress</p>

<p>Adversity? Death of a parent my sophomore year due to suicide</p>

<p>Recommendations: Have seen them = excellent</p>

<p>Essay: Well-written</p>

<p>Major: International Relations
Looking for: Good IR/Political Science Program...preferably in/very close to a city</p>

<p>thankyou!</p>

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<p>My friends is majoring in International Affairs at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It seems like it would be a good fit for you....
Here's a link to some info about the IA program. :)</p>

<p>International</a> Affairs > College of Arts & Sciences > Marquette University</p>

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<p>ah well I checked...I guess their overall deadline is December 1st....but thankyou anyway...</p>

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<p>what about American in DC?</p>

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<p>Or GW if you're interested in the DC area.</p>

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<p>^I actually just finished the American app. and had an interview @ GW, but I'm not sure if my SAT's are high enough to consider it a match...I think both schools' averages are a bit higher?</p>

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<p>Jeanna, how about Fordham and DePaul. Also check out Drew (SAT optional) in NJ. There is a train station nearby to NYC. Good luck!</p>

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<p>^hmm..haven't really checked out those before...what could you tell me about them?</p>

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<p>I would strongly recommend that you look at some smaller SAT optional schools. Although unfortunately not located in or particularly near a city, Mt. Holyoke is SAT optional, part of a great 5 school consortium and very strong in international relations. Also, I would take a look at Franklin and Marshall, Connecticut College and for a reach Bowdoin (fairly near Portland). I think that you would be a very attractive candidate for these schools.</p>

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<p>A top I.R. school and another clear reach with a looming deadline, Tufts University. Also check out James Madison College, a college of public affairs and I.R. within Michigan State University: James</a> Madison College James</a> Madison College - Scholarships -</p>

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<p>would those both be considered definite reaches...?</p>

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<p>Tufts would be and I think the deadline is Jan. 1st. I think you would have a good chance at JMC but you are out-of-state. Admissions are rolling there I believe, so contact them A.S.A.P.</p>

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<p>Jeanna, another SAT optional school that is very strong in your intended field of study is Dickinson.</p>

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<p>Out of the following, which would be the best chances for admission {list}:</p>

<p>George Washington University
American University
Fordham
Providence College
Northeastern University
BU</p>

<p>thanks again for the replies!</p>

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<p>UChicago's quirky admissions system could work in your favor</p>

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<p>Jeanna:</p>

<p>in at all...maybe 1~2 unexpected reject...</p>