<p>I have a 4.7 weighted GPA. I’m going to be a senior this upcoming school year. I’m ranked 5th out of 739 students in my graduating class. I’ll have taken 9 AP classes by the time I’m finished with my senior year. The only stats I don’t have yet are my ACT/SAT scores. I recently took them, so I don’t have the scores but I’ll project my worst case scenario-- SAT: reading- 630; math-600 writing-620 so 1850 total. I wasn’t aware there was basically no curve on the ACT when I took it so I’m not even going to predict that. So far I think I’ve chosen Northeastern University as a safety so I’m looking at one comparable to that. I’m not really picky on location but my parents suggest I don’t go to the south since we’ve read some things about racism at universities down there. I really want a diverse school–ethnically and otherwise. Money is not a concern as of right now. Size of school doesn’t really matter, but I definitely want it to be private. I’m definitely going to major in something with science–either chemistry and taking the pre-med route or majoring in some sort of engineering. Oh and it has to be co-ed. Any input you could give would be great!</p>
<p>The median SAT score for admitted students at Northeastern for the freshman class of 2011 was 2015/2400. The mid 50% of SAT scores was 1890-2140. If you get an 1850 on your SAT Northeastern would hardly be a safety school. It would be a low reach as you would be in the bottom quartile of admitted students.</p>
<p>racism in the south, have you or your parents been to the south? it is not like in the movies! some of this countries greatest , most promising schools for students are in the “south”. I was born in NYC and I know the world does not revolve around the upper east side! you need to take a road trip!</p>
<p>Well, I guess it depends on where you look. On college ******* it says that the SAT scores were between 1820 and 2070. </p>
<p>I’m not basing my opinions about the south on Hollywood productions. I’m basing it on reviews I’ve read by students who go to these schools in the south. I never said they weren’t good schools. They just aren’t diverse, and I’ve read they have some racism.</p>
<p>You should look at the universities’ own websites and not those other sites that are 2 or 3 years outdated if not downright wrong. </p>
<p>And of course, there is no racism anywhere in America outside of the south.</p>
<p>That is not what I said either. I have just read it is more prevalent in the south. I don’t see why sarcasm is necessary here.</p>
<p>* I don’t go to the south since we’ve read some things about racism at universities down there. *</p>
<p>Don’t believe everything you read. You’re buying into stereotypes. And, exactly where did you “read” this??</p>
<p>Many/most southern univs are no different than the univs anywhere else.</p>
<p>Northeastern is not a safety for you. Your predicted SAT makes it match or reach. And, if you’re not 100% sure that you have all costs covered with family funding or ASSURED aid, then it’s not a safety at all.</p>
<p>Money is not a concern as of right now</p>
<p>What does that mean? </p>
<p>If your parents have said that they will pay $60k per year for wherever you get into, then money is not a concern. Otherwise, it is.</p>
<p>You can use the search tool on this site to look for “liberal-leaning” schools. In my experience liberal schools are generally more tolerant than those that are known to be conservative–no matter what part of the country they are located in. I would not worry too much about urban-versus-rural distinctions, though–many LACs in particular are islands of tolerance in places that are not otherwise known for embracing diversity.</p>
<p>Thank you @sally305. @mom2collegekids Yes, that is exactly what I mean when I say money is not a concern. I know what I’m saying when I say it. Oh, and be sure you quote me exactly, because that first sentence you wrote was not exactly what I said. I didn’t say that I don’t go to the south.
I’m done with college confidential anyways. Some people are helpful, but the majority are judgmental, undermining, and rude.</p>
<p>I got news for you bro, theres racism everywhere. </p>
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