Where should I consider going for college?
I’m a senior in high school. My GPA is around 4.65 weighted and 3.82 unweighted. My extracurriculars are only NHS, Science NHS, and leadership. I have only about 140 hours of community service.
My test scores: SAT reasoning: 1960(I’m retaking it)
Biology E subject test: 640
US History subject test: 700
AP World history: 3
AP Biology: 4
AP US History: 4
AP Eng. Lang. and Comp.: 3
I also had AP spanish but didn’t take the exam. This year I have physics B, eng. lit, and stats for AP. And the only thing that stands out about me is that I’m short.
I used to live in Massachusetts and my parents want me to go north for college(preferably MA). I’m considering UMass Amherst. I live in Florida and I’ve heard that U Miami and UF are good. Any recommendations?
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You’d be right at home at U Miami. It’s basically a Northeastern college that just happens to be in Miami. UF is way different…much more Southern/Floridian in character. Some other places to consider that are closer to Florida that have the kind of academics you might like: Rollins, Stetson, Eckerd, University of Georgia. Or, maybe consider some of the schools closer to DC, instead of going all the way back to Mass. Someplace like William & Mary, University of Richmond, GWU, Georgetown, Washington College, George Mason, etc. Or even somewhere in NC, like Duke, UNC, or Elon. Lots of choices that aren’t quite so far away from family.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmFirst consider the schools that will offer you a scholarship. Then measure the distance from home. Is it important for you to visit home frequently (like monthly) or is every two months okay with you? The further away you go, the more expensive to travel home. And the further away is any help in case of an emergency.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmNotre Dame has the best students
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmyou are real smart. First you might want to consider the schools that are closer to home. if you want distance though try a state school somewhere else. if you want something small and inexpensive consider going to Oklahoma. most of the schools there are great!
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmHave you considered pursuing your education online? You can live wherever you wish and still go to the school you want by taking classes online. Distance learning is a great option for a variety of reasons including flexibility, the ability to attend a school far away without traveling and the capability to determine your own schedule. For example, you can attend a school in the northeast online while still living in Florida. The majority of major universities feature distance learning options which are highly regarded by other universities and future employers. Of course the key is to attend a reputable, accredited university with a solid reputation. If you decide to go to school physically, you can easily transfer your online credit. You can check out websites such as http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com to find out more about online learning options.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmI would say It depends on what you want to go to college for.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmThen the distance is a factor as well.
Look in to a few colleges and find the one that YOU find the best all around.
Go to your school’s college advisor or guidance counselor. They would be the most helpful. Colleges like when the high schooler’s advisor keeps in touch with the admissions office. Also princetonreview.com has a questionnaire you can fill out depending on what you’re looking for in a school as well as your GPA, classes, test scores, etc. It’s a good starting point, but will never be as good as an advisor helping you out. From what it seems tho, you may be aiming too low selectivity-wise when it comes to the schools you mentioned.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pmWith those scores, you could go almost anywhere you want. Try University of Pennsylvania. It’s very diverse and looks like a good school.
December 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm