Help me define safety/target/ reach schools!

nataleaf
Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:55:22 +0000

@proudterrier I acknowledge that both my GPA and SAT score are iffy. Again, I plan on retaking the SAT test in November. Hopefully, my SAT score increases as I have been self-studying since the summer and I recently bought myself a TI-84 calculator. In regards to Oberlin, I utilized the EFC calculator and it estimated that I would only have to pay $19,350 of the $68,350 needed to attend. With loans and work study, it would only be $11,450. For Bard College, it is $17,147 plus loans and work study, it would be $9,897.

I’m reconsidering Boston University.

You are absolutely right about U-Mass Amherst. I have to pay $29,705. It is a price I frankly cannot afford.

To be honest, I do not know if I want to apply to small LACS or larger universities. I visited Wellesley College, Wheaton College, Boston College (all LAC’s?) while in Massachusetts and loved the aura it crafted while there. I do not mind applying to larger universities as it perhaps equates to a better social life. What I somewhat know is that I want to major in either Biology or History.

Thank you!!!