Which Colleges should I apply to in the midwest?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So, I used to have a pretty solid list of schools I wanted to apply to, but now Im not as sure anymore. I want to stay in the midwest, MN,IA,IL,WI area at least for undergraduate.
My intended major is biology or possibly premed, although I do feel an affinity for prelaw or poly-sci.</p>

<p>So here are some stats for you.</p>

<p>Gender: Male
State: MN
Ethnicity: Brazilian/african/white
GPA: 3.4
ACT1) C- 29 Writing- 11
ACT2)C- 29 Writing- 12
SAT: still have to take but because of how my strengths lie Im expecting 2000+
Rank:</p>

<p>EC's:
4 years speech team + captain+ scholarship recipient+ numerous wins in toughest district
4 years working with the local cable access TV station+ recruited to anchor for news show for the city.
3 years improv club + captain/co-founder/organizer
2 years in policy debate (JV/varsity)
2 years theatre company</p>

<p>Volunteer:
-Chaplain Aide to my father, significant hours committed
-Breast Cancer awareness group+ fundraiasing, led parades
-Various participation in big fundraising events</p>

<p>Reccs
-Speech coach
-Biology teacher/AP stats teacher
-AP english teacher</p>

<p>Essays: I know Im an excellent writer (not to toot my own horn too much, its a talent of mine) So essays not a probe in the least.</p>

<p>I will need financial aid.</p>

<p>So any schools you could suggest to me in the midwest would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>The top LACs in that area would be a reach with your GPA but its worth investigating
Grinnell (IA)
Carleton (MN)
Macalester (MN)</p>

<p>These wouldn’t be as reachy
Augustana (IL)
Knox (IL)</p>

<p>i’m not familiar with any other schools in that area besides the state schools</p>

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<p>What kind of school are you looking at? I only really researched big state schools. With your stats, you’re looking at:</p>

<p>University of Iowa
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Kansas
University of Indiana</p>

<p>I guess Wisconsin and Illinois are considerations, but they’d be reach. For you, it’d be easiest to get into Kansas, then Iowa, then Indiana, then Mizzou and then Minnesota.</p>

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<p>For LACs also look at St Olaf and Luther. they can offer pretty good merit aid but you will need to keep on top of the scholarship dates.</p>

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<p>thanks a bunch for the suggestions.</p>

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<p>Have you looked into Creighton University in Omaha? I know it is in Nebraska but it is just across the river from Iowa. Its premed program is said to be good.</p>

<p>You may be qualified to compete for some of their merit scholarships.
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