<p>My grades aren't stellar (about a B average) but I got a 31 on my ACT and have notable extracurriculars. So anyways, my parents are taking me to the east coast. I want to check out schools in Washington D.C. (Including American U, but I was wondering if someone had something a little bit more accessible for me). I also want to check out schools in New York and Boston. </p>
<p>Any suggestions would be nice, just tell me which schools you liked and would highly recommend a visit!</p>
<p>George Washington
Northeastern
Fordham</p>
<p>Thank you! Anyone else have any ideas?</p>
<p>Boston University, the SUNY schools. How much time do you have?</p>
<p>The “east coast” is huge. Are your parents willing to go up amd down the coast?</p>
<p>Should we also assume that your parents will pay $55k+ per year for wherever you go to college?</p>
<p>what is your major?</p>
<p>Mom is right! I thought the same thing. What is your budget? How much time do you have? What is your major? We have a list of 20 schools to visit up and down the east coast - we started this year ( sophomore) and will continue during school breaks junior year and possibly into senior year. We may not get to every school- the east coast is huge. It will help if you narrow it down.</p>
<p>I’ll do all the extra research on my own (price, majors, etc). Right now, I’m looking for colleges that are WORTH visiting. My parents are willing to take me anywhere on the east coast I want to go, but I’m mostly looking at mid-Atlantic schools</p>
<p>What do you mean that are WORTH visiting? Is there a time frame ie how many weeks are they willing to travel?</p>
<p>What I want to know is that if you were going to visit colleges for say a week, what colleges would you definitely hit? </p>
<p>If it helps, I’m much more into liberal social vibes with strong academics and I’m not quite sure on my major yet. It’s between bio or public relations or poli sci (PR and poli sci would both be supplemented with a minor in Islamic Studies if chosen)</p>
<p>What price did you have in mind and what size would you like? You can visit 5 or 6 SUNYs in a week. You can also visit Boston U, Northeastern, and the University of Rhode Island. There are MANY schools to see and it’s hard to narrow them down without info regarding price, city vs rural etc.</p>
<p>When you say American isn’t all that accessible, are you referring to price (admittedly, it’s awfully expensive) or transportation (it’s not all that far from the Red Line of the Metro or from National Airport)?</p>
<p>My advice to you is as follows: decide on large versus small, city vs suburban vs rural, major, and price. A “B” average may even get you some merit aid at a school such as the University of New Haven. My daughter had a B+ average and they gave her $12,000. She is currently at a SUNY. Can you visit some local schools first?</p>
<p>As in I probably won’t get into American.</p>
<p>I’m looking for merit aid, and prices have to be discussed with my parents depending on what they think of the school. I’m from the Midwest so I’m just looking for opinions here. I’ve been to BU already.</p>
<p>I also want a larger school, but rural or urban doesn’t really matter to me. I’m not big on sports schools or small catholic universities.</p>
<p>SUNYs- you can search for the list
University of New Haven
University of Rhode Island
Towson University
University of Vermont
Penn State
University of DelawRe
Uconn
Hartwick College- NY
Ithaca- NY
There are many more, but you could research these first.</p>
<p>Check out James Madison University-so many kids come from out of state just because of the campus!</p>
<p>I think you have a shot at American. You’re probably not a shoo-in, but I think if you have a 31 and strong teacher recommendations, and you convey to them that you’re seriously interested in AU, they would consider you seriously.</p>
<p>They are pretty good at a lot of the things you like.</p>
<p>Quinnipiac in Connecticut</p>
<p>I’m looking for merit aid, and prices have to be discussed with my parents depending on what they think of the school. I’m from the Midwest so I’m just looking for opinions here. I’ve been to BU already.</p>
<p>Well, have a cost discussion with your parents. Most east coast schools aren’t great with merit for an ACT 31 and your GPA. Find out how much your parents will pay each year.</p>
<p>It sounds like you may have a problem. It sounds like your parents may be willing to pay a bit more at a “better school,” but a “better school” may not accept your GPA and mostly likely won’t give you merit money.</p>
<p>Often, to get decent merit with your GPA and an ACT 31, you have to go down in rank. However, your parents may not want to pay the remaining costs as those schools.</p>
<p>You really need to get a handle on some numbers from them.</p>
<p>I think you have a shot at American. You’re probably not a shoo-in, but I think if you have a 31 and strong teacher recommendations, and you convey to them that you’re seriously interested in AU, they would consider you seriously.</p>
<p>I think he has a shot at admittance to AU, but he has little-to-no shot at any merit money there. So, will his parents pay for AU? </p>
<p>Have your parents run the net price calculator on AU’s website and see what they say.</p>
<p>Mom is right once again LOL</p>