<p>I’m from Massachusetts and applied to four business schools in New England but I’m beginning to feel as if I’m limiting myself. I’ve never enjoyed living in New England and curious to find some business schools down south still offering regular admission. Preferably something small, less than 8,000 people, also something that may be a reach school. Here’s some basic stats for some ideas:</p>
<p>SAT: 1800 (510 M, 620 R, 670 W)
GPA: 3.62 W
Percentile: Top 25%
Lots of ECs, recognitions</p>
<p>You could apply to Oxford College of Emory University and transfer into their business program (at least I think you’re allowed to transfer). Take a look; sounds like it would fit you.</p>
<p>emberx - Check out Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. It’s the state’s public liberal arts university and it’s been on an unbelievable roll for the past decade. During that time, the retention rate has gone from 55% to the mid-80s, and the yield rate (percent of admitted students who choose to attend) has gone to an Ivy-like 59%. The campus is beautiful, the weather is great, and it has about 5,000 undergrads who give it remarkable ratings. Campus life is vibrant - virtually all undergrads are full-time and traditional age, and the vast majority are on campus through the weekends.</p>
<p>The College of Business at Georgia College is strong and the out of state tuition is relatively low. Your stats should be competitive there.</p>
<p>I think that Rhodes’ deadline has passed, but I’m sure we’ll take late apps. SATs are a little low, but you’ve got a good writing score. As mom2collegekids pointed out, if you’re a full-pay then non-need-blind admissions colleges would find you attractive.</p>
<p>This is not a reach, and I don’t know how southern you want to go, but the Univ. of Arkansas Walton business school is decently ranked (25th or so for undergraduate business schools). It is well-funded. (Waltons are the WalMart family, in case you don’t know.)</p>
<p>Nice college town. Fayetteville is in northwest Arkansas (aka NWA), home to corporate headquarters for Wal-Mart and all of their suppliers, so the area is rather affluent, at least compared to the rest of Arkansas.</p>
<p>I second the recommendation that you look into Georgia College and State University. It would likely however, be a cultural shock to you as a New Englander. But not necessarily a negative shock.</p>
<p>Also, a friend with business connections to U of Arkansas once told me that the Admissions Office is eager to attract out-of-staters with financial incentives. This was a few years ago.</p>