History Majors

justasophomore
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:38:15 +0000

@harvard andberkeley‌ Wow I never thought about providing all this! I guess when you take all this into consideration it really affects the selection process!

I am a sophomore, so I haven’t taken the ACT yet, but I am scheduled for my first ACT this April. My class rank is 18 out of 184, so I am in the top 10% of my class. I take all honors classes, plus one AP class. Next year I am taking college classes at the nearby university and plan on taking two AP classes. I prefer a medium to a larger college (I know, probably a bit dumb of me) but I just like the feel of bigger schools and more people. I’m looking for a university that has research aspects, while at the same time providing a great undergrad experience. Location doesn’t really matter, but I would like to be in a more urban-like area. I know for sure that I want to stay somewhere in the Midwest and eastward. Western universities probably will not work out for me. Financial wise, my family does alright, but I will need to apply for financial aid. I would be considered a ‘minority’ as well, if that helps. I am keeping tuition prices in mind, to be realistic, but I truly believe that if I get into a great university I will be able to pay for it with grants and scholarships (I write great essays, so I feel that I will be able to obtain scholarships).