What schools in California could I get in?

dpc1192 · 05-20-2009, 03:15 PM

I go to a gifted school in FL thats nationally ranked about top 10.

Freshman year I was stupid and got like a 3.0 UW, Sophomore Year 3.33 UW, and Junior Year a 3.5 UW. (Weighted is about . 5 higher)

By the time I graduate I'll have taken 5 APs and the rest honors.

I got a 29 on my ACT, but am taking it again shooting for like a 31.
I have Varsity Lacrosse, community service, good essay and recs, etc.

I just don't know where I have a chance and where I don't.
Can someone please give me the rundown!

Thanks Alot!

nastynate0315 · 05-20-2009, 03:25 PM

I think you should try some of the lesser UC's along with UCLA and Berkeley as reaches. USC will also be a reach but it's worth a shot.

pierre0913 · 05-20-2009, 03:25 PM

dpc1192, do you by any chance go to Stanton? just a guess

anyways, we need more information about what type of college you are looking at. Small or big? Specific major you are interested in? Sports? etc....

dpc1192 · 05-20-2009, 03:28 PM

no..

and I'm not really sure, part of me wants to go to a smaller private school just because I like the idea of recognizing people and everyone coming from different places.

but than apart of me thinks that while maybe not as fun, a public school is more practical due to the fact that you can basically get a good education in any field.

right now I'm thinking journalism as a major, maybe advertisement. (something that is creative, but not unrealistic)

pierre0913 · 05-20-2009, 03:34 PM

USC has a great journalism major though it would be a reach school for you. Are you looking at California or would you be willing to expand your options elsewhere?

nastynate0315 · 05-20-2009, 03:34 PM

If you are thinking journalism definitely apply to USC Annenberg. It's tough to get into, but I got in with similar scores as you. I had a much higher GPA though.

dpc1192 · 05-20-2009, 03:38 PM

no it doesn't have to be California...

really anywhere in the country, California just seems like an awesome state.

pierre0913 · 05-20-2009, 03:41 PM

Ok cool, here are the top schools for journalism majors in my opinion

American University
Boston University
Carleton College (definitely a reach)
Columbia University (Probably not in range)
Emerson College
Hampton University
Howard University
Indiana University - Bloomington
Loyola University - New Orleans
Middle Tennessee State University
Northwestern University
Ohio University - Athens
Penn State - University Park
Samford University
St. Bonaventure University
Syracuse University
Temple University
University Of Florida
University Of Maryland - College Park
University Of Missouri - Columbia
UNC-Chapel Hill
University Of Oregon
University Of Southern California
University Of Texas - Austin
University Of Wisconsin - Madison

nastynate0315 · 05-20-2009, 03:44 PM

don't waste your time at Penn state you can get into American or BU which IMO are light-years better. Don't give up on USC though it's such a good oppurtunity to live in L.A.! The internships are unbelievable.

pierre0913 · 05-20-2009, 03:46 PM

BU is definitely overrated in my opinion, it costs more to go to BU than the majority of so-called "top-50" schools so the cost is not worth it when you can go to a good public school or a private school that may cost less.

UCLA Band Mom · 05-20-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

I have Varsity Lacrosse, community service, good essay and recs, etc.

I just don't know where I have a chance and where I don't.

Here's a list of California schools with Lacrosse. Perhaps you can use it as a "hook"

Western Collegiate Lacrosse League

diontechristmas · 05-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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don't waste your time at Penn state you can get into American or BU which IMO are light-years better.

Ummm no, they are not...

RonPaul_2012 · 05-20-2009, 06:29 PM

There is no way American is close to Penn State. In anything.

diontechristmas · 05-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Other than # of gay students and # of people who care about politics.

nastynate0315 · 05-20-2009, 08:35 PM

I live in PA I've been to the campus. I know Penn State. YA, Penn State is well ranked when listed next to other state schools but there is a huge gap between UVA/Berkeley/UCLA/Michigan and Penn State.

If you want a local job and aren't thinking grad school then it's fine, but if your thinking grad school a degree from American will get you farther than Penn State.

I love this. You people don't even live here. I know the people who go to Penn State. It's a party school!