In Need of Advise

aneo9988
Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:11:29 +0000

I don’t really know what colleges I should apply for.
I prefer smaller schools, but I would like a good, extensive program for an economics degree (not business!) (Computer Science as either a minor, or dual major)

I’m pretty sure I don’t qualify for need based aid (EFC~35,000+), but my family can’t afford any final price above 30,000 a year. Merit-based scholarships are a must.

I don’t mind going to an “unknown” school that would give merit aid, but I like to be surrounded by people who are better than me academically. If anyone has any experience going to a college with a lower academic average, it would be greatly appreciated.

GPA: unweighted-3.6 weighted- 4.7
SAT: 720 M 800 CR 680 W

ECs- Member of 3 honor societies, club treasurer for 2 years, other service clubs, etc.
Legal Intern for 2 summers
Did a lot of elementary school volunteering
Total: 300 hours
(Basically nothing special)

Awards- only from school

AP- 2 Sophmore, both 5
-4 Junior- 3-5s 1-4
-7 Senior
Colleges considering:
Lafayette College
Trinity College
State Universities,
CMU, -reach
Grinnel College
Case WR

Would like to add and subtract from this list,
any advise appreciated!!

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