Match Me: west coast, private school, junior [CA resident, 3.8 GPA, 1470 SAT, business major]

Don’t overanalyze.

Have a balanced list.

Assuming you have 4 English, Calc AB, 3 science and enough social science, you’re fine.

You, not your school, will ultimately determine your long term success.

The trick is budget first and foremost and you said you’re good - but make sure your folks agree.

Once that’s set or if it is already, having two assured.

Babson is a low reach. It had an average salary of $75,600 in 2023. Bentley - a similar school - $72,600.

Look at IU Kelley - a top 10 school. If your gpa is 3.8, it’s a safety.

The average was $78,900.

Here’s the other thing - companies pay by the ‘where’ - IU grads earn $92k in NYC, $84k in Boston, $81k in LA, and $66k in Indianapolis.

A lot of the rank stuff is marginal amongst many many schools short of a few jobs because companies pay by role and location moreso than the school.

Your initial list was fine with a few subs or additions. Like Bentley to protect Babson.

A TCU to protect a NOVA. Or an SMU as another sub to Nova.

Find the type of school you like - you list many types. That’s more important than the names at this point.

Good luck.