Really Need Some Help Narrowing Down List..

Ny0rker · 05-31-2009, 04:43 PM

Okay, I am a junior, visited many colleges, and found 12 that I really like, and I can pretty much see myself at all of them pretty much. I have researched all the schools on my list so much and feel like they all would be a good fit. However, I feel 12 schools is WAY too much to apply to and i really would like to somehow cut my list down to about 8 schools so I can really concentrate on those 8 or so applications. I honestly don't know how I am going to drop 4. Can anyone help me make my decision on which 4 I should drop? I am considering all of the following's undergrad business schools:

Reach:
-PENN (WHARTON)
-CORNELL (AEM)
-GEORGETOWN (MCDONOUGH)
-WILLIAM AND MARY (2 YEAR PROGRAM)

Slight Reach:
-BOSTON COLLEGE (CARROLL)
-NYU (STERN)

Match:
-VILLANOVA
-LEHIGH
-UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND

SAFETY:
-BOSTON UNIVERSITY
-NORTHEASTERN
-SUNY BINGHMATON

This is what I would like in a university:
-nice nice nice nice campus!! doesn't matter where, whether it be urban or rural
-sports teams, lots of school spirit!
-medium sized
-not an overwhelming greek scene/party scene
-lots to do on campus (and off if possible)
-prestigious
-fun place to be!
-okay i think that is it.. haha

Thank You

rodney · 05-31-2009, 04:46 PM

Since Northeastern is early notification, could you then eliminate Boston...? Also, according to people in the know in NY, Binghamton is not a safety for anyone in NY anymore....
Otherwise, your list looks balanced...

Are you doing an ED anywhere?

Ny0rker · 05-31-2009, 05:28 PM

im either doing Penn ED, Cornell ED, or both georgetown and bc EA.. can't decide between those 3 choices either haha

early_college · 05-31-2009, 06:04 PM

I would get rid of Wharton, because they hardly accept any people and BU.

rodney · 05-31-2009, 06:08 PM

NY: well, I guess that would bring the number of apps down, wouldn't it?

Ny0rker · 05-31-2009, 06:25 PM

rodney: sure it would, if i get into a school early.. haha

hmom5 · 05-31-2009, 06:57 PM

Cornell will be much easier to get into ED than Wharton, so if you love both and don't have a 2300 plus and a very high rank, I'd advise using the ED for Cornell.

superstar12 · 05-31-2009, 07:47 PM

Northeastern, Boston University, and SUNY Bing are not safeties, especially if you are applying into their business programs. I would put them as matches. If you can get into Villanova than you can get into BC. BC is a match. Stern is more of a reach than W&M. Wharton is equivalent to acceptance into HYPS in my opinion. Northeastern easily has the best urban campus out of your list. Bing is THE worst lol.

Erin's Dad · 05-31-2009, 09:09 PM

ny0rker, What is your info so we can see how well you match up? Also, have you had the discussion with your parents on the cost?

bjomountsi09 · 05-31-2009, 09:18 PM

"Cornell will be much easier to get into ED than Wharton, so if you love both and don't have a 2300 plus and a very high rank, I'd advise using the ED for Cornell."

Has anyone seen AEM's acceptance rate recently? Its around 10%, it'll be no walk in the park. Yes, it'll probably be easier than Wharton but it's still one of the most difficult programs to get into in the country.

Ny0rker · 05-31-2009, 09:25 PM

i am currently unable to supply my full stats to be chanced at any of these schools at the present time. i have not received my class rank, final gpa, and i have not finished with testing quite yet. so posting what i have now or predicting scores and such wouldnt really be affective. however, through my grades and practice tests, i feel like the list i posted is accurate. i just wanted to make this thread to see if anyone can help me in narrowing my list somehow bc im having quite some trouble. thanks for everyones responses though! oh and hmom5.. what ACT score would you say would put me well into the running at wharton? thanks

hmom5 · 05-31-2009, 09:43 PM

35...............

bjomountsi09 · 05-31-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah Wharton is a killer to get in to. By far the most pretigious undergrad b-school. But off your list I'd say take a hard look at Cornell AEM and NYU Stern, both are also elite business schools and are great programs.

vinnyli · 05-31-2009, 11:39 PM

First, why isn't Chapel Hill, Notre Dame, and USC on your list? Second, I would take off BU and Richmond. Take out W&M and switch with Uva.

eatsalot · 06-01-2009, 02:25 AM

looking through your list of "Requirements," might i suggest duke? i know its not NARROWING your list down, but duke definitely meets all of your requirements. btw, i know you might think duke's greek scene is ridiculous, but penn and duke are basically the same. i just think duke's campus is nicer