Which Schools Should I Apply To?!

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm an African-American rising senior with first gen status. I also reside in Virginia. I have also had a big academic turn around in my high school career.
Grades:
I went from being a confused freshman with a 2.75 gpa to averaging a 3.5 gpa sophomore and junior years in the most rigorous AP and honors courses available at my school. So due to my horrible freshman year I accumulated a 3.2 cumulative GPA for all three years. If you count my senior year first semester it will rise to a 3.3. My school does not rank and weighs very little yet I've still taken mostly rigorous classes..
EC's:
As for extracurriculars, I've played freshman and JV basketball and co-captained both. I'm running varsity track and field this winter and spring seasons, and I am the president of my school's Future Business Leaders of America. I am a member of the science honor society and I volunteer teaching 1st grade students at a local church every week. Junior and Senior Math Teams. National Business Honor Society. Have played travel basketball and soccer during high school.
Test Scores:
I took the SAT I in June 08 with no prep just to see where I was. I got a 1780, Math 670 Writing 570 Critical Reading 540. I will be prepping for October and aiming for 2000-2100+. Will also prep for SAT Subject tests in Math Level II and U.S. History for November.</p>

<p>OK I'm looking for the best undergrad economics programs that get you ready for grad school that I have a shot at. I prefer to be closer to the east coast. Cornell just sent me an admissions letter but I'm not to sure of my chances. What other schools should I apply to? Thanks! :-)</p>

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<p>Look at lower tier schools. Even with a 2000-2100, youre GPA won't fly at top schools. Try your state public if decent. </p>

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Cornell just sent me an admissions letter but I'm not to sure of my chances.

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<p>Marketing and nothing more.</p>

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<p>You could try looking at schools that don't look at your freshman year grades.</p>

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<p>go for Virginia tech! i loved it when i visited it</p>

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<p>In Virginia, you have the best, most diversified range of public schools in America. Your URM and first-generation status will not be overlooked. I'd take a good look at all the VA publics. And why not take a shot at Cornell? True, colleges send out lots of promotional stuff that dosen't mean anything in general, but work on SAT prep and write your essay about what you did to turn things around after your frosh year.</p>

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<p>If you bring up SAT try William and Mary. UVA wouldn't be out of reach either</p>

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<p>How do I look for Cornell AEM? What must I do since it's my first choice?</p>