Good matches for me?

haylea
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:57:31 +0000

Hey everyone, I’m beginning the college search process (I’m a sophomore) and I’d like some suggestions. What do you think would be some good matches for me?

Stats:
3.85 UW GPA, I’m not sure of my weighted GPA, but I’ve taken mostly honors courses so it should be pretty close to a 3.9 or 4.0
7/208 in my class
Haven’t taken the SAT yet…
I plan to take at least 6 APs within the next 2 years

For a basic rundown of my ECs -I have lots of volunteering hours (170 as of now), a projected 4 years of varsity soccer and lacrosse, and spanish club.

Here’s what I’m looking for in a college:
-Not small, preferably nothing less than 5,000 students. I don’t mind a big school.
-Someplace warm. I really, really hate the cold!
-Nothing in the middle of nowhere, please. Suburban or urban is preferred.
-Work hard, play hard. I don’t want anyplace too cut throat, but I don’t want a school where the academics are a joke.
-I want good school spirit and competitive sporting events that are well attended (D1 is preferred but not a deal-breaker).
-I don’t want a social scene dominated by Greek life.

Thank you! :)