<p>I’m working on my list of colleges, and I think it’s gotten too long. I’ve listed:</p>
<p>UChicago
Georgetown
Tufts
Emory
Furman
American U
George Washington U
Brandeis
Wellesley
University of South Carolina–Columbia (in-state)</p>
<p>I plan on majoring in IR. Here are my stats:
Which ones should I get rid of/replace?</p>
<p>Gender: F
Location: South Carolina
College Class Year: 2013
High School: Public
High School Type: rarely sends grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>
<p>Academics:</p>
<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.66
GPA - Weighted: 4.45
Class Rank: top 5 students
Class Size: 448</p>
<p>Scores:</p>
<p>SAT I Math: 650
SAT I Critical Reading: 750
SAT I Writing: 630
ACT: 30</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>Significant Extracurriculars:
Literary Society
Youth Action Council
Dance
Guitar
Leadership positions:
Student Council Senate–Winter Project Co-chair (2007)/Chair (2008); Prom Co-chair</p>
<p>Scholars Symposium Councilmember</p>
<p>Public Library Advisory Board</p>
<p>Athletic Status - list sport and your level:
Varsity Lacrosse</p>
<p>Volunteer/Service Work:
150+ hours</p>
<p>Honors and Awards:
National History Day awards
Golden Palmetto Leadership Award
Duke TIP
Beta Club
Science National Honor Society
Venture Scholar</p>
<p>College Summer programs
Governor’s School</p>
<p>Desired College Characteristics:</p>
<p>Location type: Urban, Small City
Size: Small (Under 2,500), Medium Small (2,500 - 5,000), Medium (5,000 - 10,000), Large (10,000 - 18,000)
Women’s college: Yes
Area: East Coast, Midwest, Southeast
Importance of cost: Extremely important</p>