I just got a 2030 on the SAT. I have a 3.9 unweighted GPA and a 5.0 weighted GPA. I am involved in student government and I started my own community service project. I’m currently in the IB program at my school.
I really want to study international affairs, and maybe do a minor in journalism (something along those lines). I also want a decently sized school that has a lot of school spirit, and has a pretty good Greek life.
At first, I wanted to go to Barnard but I’m not too sure that I will get in, and even if I do, it doesn’t really have the whole sports and school pride thing that I’m looking for.
So, where should I start looking into? A school that frequently gives aide would be nice, but my parents are willing to spend money if it means going to a great school where I would be happy. There are just so many schools out there and I feel a little lost. A push in the right direction and a list of a couple of schools would be greatly appreciated!!!
Following up on @“Erin’s Dad” post #2: with your home in Florida and preferences you expressed, you may want to concentrate on the South and Southwest. You are correct to eliminate Barnard from consideration! The recommendation in your other thread of Georgia is worth looking into. I don’t think GW or Lehigh are fits at all. Look at Auburn and Baylor.
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I suggested GW, because it has a very strong Communications program, the DC location enhances its International Relations program, its not too small which the OP is looking for, they award merit and a 2030 SAT score is competitive for the school. Definitely worth having OP doing some research into it
@wisteria100 Agree on the academics, and I am very surprised to learn GW has sororities. But it doesn’t have “school spirit” or the “whole sports and school pride thing” OP indicates is important to her, or at least not in my experience with the DC area.
It depends on what the OP meant by “school pride thing”. GW has a pretty good basketball team and is on the bubble watch for the NCAA (and their BBall attendance is better than Tulane).
I don’t know about your intended majors, but U of Alabama has great scholarships for OOS students above a certain threshold GPA/test scores. You will also have Greek life/school pride/sports in abundance and Alabama has a great honors program. What was your combined math and critical reading? I imagine you’d be eligible for one of these:
Foundation in Excellence Scholarship
A first-time freshman student who meets the December 15 scholarship priority deadline, has a 29 ACT or 1290–1320 SAT score (critical reading and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Foundation in Excellence Scholar and receive the value of one-half tuition or $51,900 over four years ($12,975 per year).
UA Scholar
A first-time freshman student who meets the December 15 scholarship priority deadline, has a 30–31 ACT or 1330–1390 SAT score (critical reading and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a UA Scholar and will receive the value of two-thirds tuition or $69,200 over four years ($17,300 per year).
Presidential Scholar
A first-time freshman student who meets the December 15 scholarship priority deadline, has a 32–36 ACT or 1400–1600 SAT score (critical reading and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of tuition or $103,800 over four years ($25,950 per year) to be used towards undergraduate or graduate/law studies.**
You’d have a decent shot getting in Boston College, but it has no Greek life at all, and no real journalism program…though in Communications they probably have some journalism stuff. Your SATs might be a little low for UVA and UNC…my kid got waitlisted at UVA with higher SATs, but you never know…if you’re full pay or don’t need much financial aid, they might take you. How about U of Wisconsin? Indiana University? Florida and Florida State?
UNC-CH and UVA are both need-blind, a rule which I believe applies to OOS students; that being said, they’re still reaches admissions-wise since you’re OOS.
