Help me strategize.. I have 2 C's :(

tsbna44
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:32:22 +0000

Your last three make sense, especially Pitt. Not sure #1-2 do based on what you described.

There are many schools that meet what you describe - some state, some private. A U Miami is more likely than an Emory - but still maybe a reach. Lehigh might be another.

Syracuse would be another that might work for you.

If you’re in NY, the SUNYs will be your best bet - especially for a major that likely calls for grad school. You may not like to hear it and of course one can graduate and get a job right away - but in most cases grad school would be needed (even if you don’t do med school).

But other publics (just because you can afford the max doesn’t meant to eliminate the publics, you might look at Delaware, Va Tech, Ohio State, Indiana, UMD and others.

btw - your parents are paying - but are they paying for 8 years?

For med school, brand likely matters little if at all - same for law. Your grades and test will matter.

But there’s a zillion schools with good names - and just because you want a top ranked school, it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.

And it guarantees you nothing btw - in the end, it’s more about you then the school.

Let me also offer this up:

1. You enjoy learning in small class settings - that says more to me LAC or small school or perhaps a public Honors College.

2. You can get distracted - that also says to me LAC. A Bucknell might meet your needs for greek/social /spirit as would U of Richmond. Davidson and Lafayette would be two more to consider and Furman would be a likely/safety (assuming you have strong rigor). It’s a great name - again with greek/social/spirit.

Good luck.