<p>Obviously, I had ups and down…But obviously, my stats are higher than CC.
But I know I am def. college material, maybe not for a competitive school.
But I can handle a state school and I’d rather go state school 4 years than go to CC for 2 and transfer.
I’m not sure how that would even work for pre-med and if going to a CC would even allow for the credits to transfer for over. but I’m certain I can scrape enough to go to a state school with in-state tuition.</p>
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There’s nothing wrong with going to CC. In fact, a girl went to my local CC and transferred to Harvard after she got her AA (not saying you’re going to just get into Harvard but I think you get the picture). I agree that you have decent stats, they’re not Dartmouth good but they are good. Since it appears that you just dropped your intended career path and it’s too late to embark on your second choice, I think CC would also give you time to consider what your next move is. Not to mention the financial aspect. If your family will only be able to scrape by 10-15k and their business is sufferring, you can’t expect that income to stay that high or even stay at all. Going to a CC would significantly lower your financial burden. Also, if you plan on moving to Florida we have one of the best community colleges in the country (and I don’t speak highly of schools in Florida… ever) Valencia College -the same one that sent the girl to Harvard. Please, forget about ranks and just look obkjectively at CC for a minute, I think it might be exactly what you need.</p>
<p>As for pre-med (which it seemed to me like you had given up on), it can be done anywhere. All pre-med is a set of classes offered at the majority of colleges (English, Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus/Statistics, Physics). And I’m almost positive that UF (UM is INSANELY expensive so I think you should rule that one out) as well as our other state publics like UCF, FSU, USF, etc accept transfer credit from Valencia.</p>
<p>National Hispanic? Didn’t he say he was Indian?</p>
<p>I think the OP needs to take a big step back and lose the shame. You’re an above average student and can get into many colleges. It’s time to be realistic though. Before spending any more money on apps, take a look at the common data set for the school and make sure your stats are solid for each one. I can tell you they’re not for Oxy. You won’t feel all of the sting of rejection if you apply realistically.</p>
<p>Obviously, I was going to take out the loans to pay the schools if I got in.</p>
<p>Obviously?</p>
<p>Do you know how little that you can borrow? As a frosh, you can only borrow $5500. That’s not going to pay for these schools. </p>
<p>To borrow more, requires qualified and willing co-signers…and if your parents are having money troubles, that doesn’t sound likely. Most parents won’t co-sign anyway.</p>
<p>And…if your goal is med school, then borrowing for undergrad is a bad idea. You’ll need to borrow too much for med school.</p>
<p>How about Univ of Iowa? You can plug in your stats on-line and see if you meet formula of gpa/testing/rank and courses to get in, as well as whether qualify for merit aid OOS. Very strong health sciences as well.</p>
<p>Sadly, our school in a prestigious upper class community looks down upon those who don’t apply to upper-tier LACs or top public schools. I will have to bite back the shame and deal…There are better things to deal about. my future is at stake.</p>
<p>Honestly, I would be open to CC if my family was not. I do not think they would even for the price price. Father went to a prestigious school in England, would not be happy.</p>
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Who cares what other people think. Do what you need to do. There’s no shame in being successful.</p>
<p>As for you parents, tell them this:
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<p>OP, I see your entire academic course load and it’s solid. So I can actually understand how you chose the list of schools you did (especially along with your EC’s). The main problem is that the test scores do not match up to most on the list. Another private that is known for good merit aid, and has strong bio/science, is Knox College (SAT optional, but you are already within range). Look at their affiliation with GWU med school and early admission program:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.knox.edu/academics/courses-of-study/medicine/early-admission.html[/url]”>http://www.knox.edu/academics/courses-of-study/medicine/early-admission.html</a></p>
<p>Knox scholarships:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.knox.edu/scholarships.xml[/url]”>http://www.knox.edu/scholarships.xml</a></p>
<p>Unfortunatly, my parents are not so kind.
They tend to think more about what others think than themselves.
My parents were too prideful and did not allow me to see a pysch when I was diagnosed with PTSD after a few rather “unlucky” events in my highschool career.</p>
<p>Most of your peers and your parent’s “peers” will not recall who went where in 3 months time after you graduate. Bonus! Your parents are leaving town as soon as you are- 6 months post high school, the number of people who can’t recall who went where, let alone who anyone is will have only increased. 1-3 years after you are long gone- basically no one will recall anything outside of what was in the paper yesterday ( maybe). So, do what you have to do, do what you want to do and forget about worrying about anyone else- they aren’t thinking about you as much as you are assuming.</p>
<p>i would suggest taking a look at West Virginia University, James Madison University, UNC non chapel hill campuses, appalachian state, alabama, auburn maybe, lsu, marshall university, coastal carolina university, east carolina, high point, maybe u tampa.</p>
<p>Is Loyola Chicago a good bet? I think I use my fee waiver and apply to Loyola Maryland.
Occidental and McGill are scratched off the list.
Possibilities:
Indiana-Bloomington (Brother attended)
Minnesota-Twin Cities
URI
Loyola Maryland - Fee Waiver
Loyola Chicago
UAlabama
Knox
UNC - Wilimington
Hofstra - Fee Waiver
University of Denver - Fee Waiver</p>
<p>I demonstrated interest in Lehigh, had an interview, and I visited a friend on campus. However, even though I’m applying to the college of arts and sciences, IDK what the chances are. Last year, kids with 4.0s and great athletes didn’t get in but kids with 3.2s got in. Obviously, I have applied to my reach schools, need some places that are either target/safeties. Looking for a strong pre-med program. Merit/Strong Financial aid would be nice as well.</p>
<p>Also what about PC? Any merit/finacial aid from them?</p>
<p>and ASU? or perhaps even Flagler in Florida?</p>
<p>I think a big part that could have screwed me over besides low test scores and medicore ECCs…
is the fact that I never visited any schools. Parents did not have time to take me to schools and I worked full time 24/7 in the summer. When I was working, I was either doing my senior project or community service.</p>
<p>definitely apply to ASU i was going to recommend it but figured that may be too far. I think you will definitely get some merit money for ASU and the tuition isnt as high as most oos publics. I was thinking about providence but it would be more of a match for you and it is around 40 grand a year. As for flager i do not know much about the school but from researching it you it should be a safety though im unsure if you would actually want to go there.</p>
<p>I honestly wish I could have a couple more fee waivers. PC sends me tons of stuff but no fee waiver, probably why I didn’t apply also it’s rumored to be a predominatly catholic caucasian school. Also PC is not need blind and I saw their financial aid brochure…most kids took out loans around 30 grand and grant money was very little.
I really like ASU…However, I’m not sure how strong their pre-med/med program is.
Let’s narrow down the list a little more…I honestly have zero to none money to afford to apply anywhere else. GW is probably out because the $$$$, Lehigh/McGill are out because I simply can’t afford to take any more risks and apply to high reaches.</p>
<p>GW is probably out because everyone i know there received basically no aid and it is so expensive which is why i didnt apply last year. ASU i would apply there, they do not exactly have a so called pre med program so your just taking general science classes that you would need for med school and i believe ASU will suffice that. Med schools do not really care where you went just how well you performed. Since you really like Lehigh i would say apply heck what do you have to lose besides the app fee but getting accepted with reward you with much to gain. You really can never know how much aid you will receive but its worth a try!!! PC is expensive and the rumor is fairly correct lol similar to villanova but less selective.</p>
<p>Indiana-Bloomington (Brother attended)
Minnesota-Twin Cities
URI
Loyola Maryland - Fee Waiver
Loyola Chicago
UAlabama
Knox
UNC - Wilimington
Hofstra - Fee Waiver
University of Denver - Fee Waiver</p>
<p>This is a solid list but I would probably swap the either of the first two with Lehigh causes its your dream school and you shouldnt hold back on that. Lehigh is a definite reach for you but really the only person that can make that decision for you is the admissions officer that reads your app and they might just be in a good mood or find something special in your app that no one else would have noticed and admit you. I say dream big and apply for Lehigh expect the worst and hope for the best!</p>
<p>The admissions process can easily get anyone down but you need to stay focused. Here is a summary of the outcomes so far, according to your original post:</p>
<p>U Wisconsin-Madison
Penn State - rejected
Rutgers
UFlorida
Umiami
Fordham - deferred
Vermont - accepted
Northeastern - deferred
Michigan State - **accepted w/scholarship<a href=“amount?”>/b</a>
Tulane University - deferred
Boston U</p>
<p>For so early in the year, you’re in a fairly good state, as I see it. You’re already admitted to 2 schools and still in the running at 3 others. Could you afford to attend Vermont or Michigan State on only the money awarded so far? If so, then you can focus on getting admitted to schools you think you’d prefer. If not, then you need to focus on a plan to pay for those schools. You may also need to add a couple match schools, and at least one sure admission & financial safety (if you haven’t already).</p>
<p>Forget about borrowing to cover all your costs. Average debt at graduation from the schools you’re considering is around $15K-$30K. Don’t plan to borrow any more than that, max. </p>
<p>Usually, OOS public schools won’t cover financial need. If you got what you need from Michigan State, that’s great, you should be happy with that. If not, focus on the few state universities that are relatively affordable for OOS students (maybe the Minnesota, WI, or New York systems) and on a reach-match-safety mix of private schools that have decent need-based aid. Knox College (suggested above) might work if you’re o.k. with a small LAC. The Kiplinger site lists other schools with good aid. Check out a few of those that are in your match and safety zone, and that have later application deadlines (beyond 1 January).</p>
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