Chance me? warning: low gpa!

fallenchemist
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:59:44 +0000

Hi again quietlove - OK, good that your family has the resources for college.

Your stats and EC’s put you on the edge for the Ivies, which are tough for anyone. You should apply to all these schools, and a couple of nearly “sure things”, which you have on your list already.

I understand wanting to get into the schools that are the most academically competitive and prestigious, but I think you should really ask yourself what else you want in a school. If you could design the best school for you, assuming it is already prestigious, would it be small, medium, or large? Urban or rural? Warm weather or 4 seasons (i.e. potentially cold winters)? Big time sports? Greek life? If you can provide some insight into what would fit you best, it becomes easier to suggest some schools. Your stats are strong, so there are lots of schools you can easily get into that are really excellent.