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Hi--I really need help creating a college list!
My gpa is a 4.25, I got a 670 V & 670 M on my SATs, (I think I'll try to boost my math up).
I am very active in my school, in various clubs, i am an executive officer, president of various clubs including the multicultural club, a peer mentor, Spanish club,SAve the Earth club, and many many more.
I do a lot of volunteering at hospitals, child abuse center.. help clean parks, I have a job at a major hospital currently as well.
I play a sport and am on varsity, I tutor children, I got first place in my region and first in my state for Future Business Leaders of America competition and went to the nationals, I am also in the National Honor Society.
I have been in all honors classes and took one ap class junior year, and will be taking five ap classes next year. I got in the high 600s in my sat IIs. In additon, I created a community service organization in my school sending goods to less fortunate countries.
I think I can write a great essay w/ excellent recommendations. Can you make me a rough list of colleges?? Greatly appreciated!

By guru on Friday, August 09, 2002 - 05:17 pm: Edit

You don't tell us much about your intended course of study or what type of school you are looking for (urban/rural, large/small, party school/serious atmosphere, east coast/west coast/midwest). Your stats are fine and place you in sort of a gray area. Mega selective schools will be a reach for you, but there are plenty of schools that you have a great shot at. Judging from your stats above, I assume you're athletic, smart, and into serving the community. I'd take a look at some of these schools (which are my personal favorites)...

Reaches: Dartmouth, Williams, Middlebury, Carleton, Davidson, Duke

Matches: Colby, Kenyon, Oberlin, Wake Forest

Safeties: Union, St. Lawrence, Skidmore, Fairfield.

By Starr on Friday, August 09, 2002 - 05:47 pm: Edit

Thanks! I am from NJ and want to go to school on the east coast--I want to go to cornell. HOw does NYU, TUFTS, HAVERFORD, WESLEYAN, or AMHERST sound?