Ranger89

Hi guys! So I am planning to major in economics or finance. What are my chances at Boston College(legacy), Umass(in state), Virginia Tech, Uconn, Umaryland, and Clemson. And how much non-need based aid should I expect. Also if you have any suggestions please let me know! Thanks for all of your help. Here are some of my stats:*
3.69 GPA at a very competitive public school in MA
All but one honors or AP class in 4 years
1930 on SAT
Volunteer work tutoring
Member of national honor society
Member of National spanish honor society
VP of Spanish Club
Treasurer of Community Service Club
Great teacher recs
Steady job through the school year on weekends and during the summer
Won an award for Outstanding achievement in AP economics
Member of the business club
Played basketball for 2 years on JV

Bennnie

I can only comment on VT. here are the stats for the entering class of 2011 for the Pamplin School

Institutional Research - Students: Admissions

I think you seem to be a reasonable match. The bad news is that VT doesn't offer a ton of merit aid but the good news is that the out of state tuition is way lower than BC.

Ranger89

Thanks so much, Virginia Tech is one of my top choices so that is good to hear

MADad

It's also tougher for an in-state kid to get into BC. Just about every Catholic kid inside Rt 495 thinks it's their birthright to attend BC.

You'd have a better shot at BC if you came from outside NE.

Ranger89

Thanks, yeah that is what I have heard so BC is a reach for me

Bennnie

If you have any questions about VT - head over to the VT board. usually there are helpful people there. We are from Mass and my daughter attends VT.