<p>St. Olaf, Beloit, and Boston University are definitely my top three choices. A little about me:</p>
<p>3.00 GPA freshman, 3.03 sophomore, 4.2 junior, 4.8 senior
33 ACT(33 Math, 34 English w/ Writing)
AP European history-- 3
AP Computer Science-- 3
AP English Language and Comp-- 4
AP Physics B-- 3
AP Statistics-- 4
AP Government and Politics
AP English Lit and Comp
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB</p>
<p>I am the Senator of my region for JSA
Treasurer of Science Club
Treasurer of GirlUP Club
Model UN (first year at my school)</p>
<p>I have played the violin since I was 4, and have picked up the viola and flute along the way. I have played in 2 orchestras outside of school, and I have played in my school’s Symphonic Band (the most advanced available, although I wish the pieces were more challenging) for 3 years.</p>
<p>Varsity water polo for 4 years, varsity swimming for 3, and varsity golf this Spring. I also do Judo on my own time outside of school.</p>
<p>What are my chances at these schools? I am visiting Beloit and St Olaf in late October, and may ED to one of these schools if I get “the feeling”. Please help!</p>
<p>Beloit is a low match, almost a safety due to your scores and upward trend.
St Olaf is a solid match - if you apply ED, your odds are pretty good.
BU is a definite reach - in addition, kinda strange it’d be in your top 3 since it’s
so different from the others.</p>
<p>What is your parents’ budget?
Have you run the Net Price Calculator on each of these schools’ websites?</p>
<p>@MYOS1634 My parents budget is between $20,000-$30,000 each year. With financial aid, we can afford every college except BU, where I would most likely try to get an AFROTC scholarship to pay.</p>
<p>Have you run the Net Price Calculators on each?
If St Olaf’s NPC comes within range (20-30k), since it meets full need, you wouldn’t risk anything applying ED. (Plus your music makes you a great fit for the school).
Since BU would require an AFROTC and rules have changed lately, it probably means the school’s not only a reach, but also unaffordable.
What do you like about BU? We may be able to help you find a “substitute” where your odds are greater, both academically and financially.</p>
<p>I like BU because it’s on the east coast, in Boston, and close to enough large cities that Opportunities are abundant. Honestly, it is not my top choice. After speaking with representatives from both beloit and STO this weekend, those colleges have both become my top choices and I will be visiting them in October. I plan to study poli sci in college, but would love to study abroad and open up more doors for me to study. If I had to choose between STO and Beloit, where would you suggest and why?</p>
<p>I would suggest STO because it’s much stronger academically, with a reknowned music department and a great study abroad program. It meets 100% need so you should be okay applying ED. Political Science is stronger there and “Global semester” or “Mediterranean Term” are excellent opportunities for a poli sci major. Another advantage is the town of Northfield, vs. the town of Beloit - although Beloit is becoming cooler than it used to be, Northfield is a nicer small college town.
<a href=“http://wp.stolaf.edu/international/st-olaf-s-own-semester-programs/”>http://wp.stolaf.edu/international/st-olaf-s-own-semester-programs/</a>
Both participate in the ACM programs, which include a semester in Chicago or in DC so on that account there wouldn’t be a difference, and Beloit will likely be more generous with merit/financial aid if you exceed their stats.
On the East Coast, close to large cities, closer to a match for you: Wheaton, Clark, Connecticut College, Goucher.
But based on your interests, I’d say your top picks are well-chosen.</p>
<p>Thank you very much once I visit and talk to current students/representatives more, I am pretty sure I am ready to make my decision fome November 1st</p>
<p>Well, my rationale is that St Olaf provided me with a lot of what I need- financial aid, a good program for something I want to major in, and the ablility to diversify my studies easily. Also, the 4-1-4 schedule is amazing, which further allows me to explore my academic interests and gives me time to study abroad and see the world. I still have to visit both campuses before I make a final decision, as EDing a school you have never visited will only lead to regrets, but I already have my preference jn mind when choosing between my top two choices. </p>
<p>Even if you got an AFROTC scholarship, it is unlikely that it would pay for BU. Only 5% of AFROTC scholarships wil pay full tuiton at a private university, and another 20% are limited to $18,000 per year. Most AFROTC scholarships are limited to in state public univeristies.</p>
<p>Nonetheless, if you are interested then apply soon. The deadline is December 1st.</p>
once I visit and talk to current students/representatives more, I am pretty sure I am ready to make my decision fome November 1st</p>