Need CA college suggestions

nbg127
Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:20:37 +0000

Just starting to look (HS class of 09). Heading to California this summer to tour. Need some suggestions as to what schools my stats fit.

current:
GPA weighted 3.7 unweighted 3.6 (should go up a bit by end of this year based on current classwork)
PSAT: 95% of sophomores/ PLAN (pre-ACT) 96% of sophomores
Currently taking all honors plus AP Bio (took all honors in 9th)
Grades: mostly A’s a few B’s
Attend a very competitive private school so class rank will most likely NOT be in top 25% (have strong feelings over this ranking practice!)

EC’s: Ambassador/recruiter program (school leadership), Orchestra/flute choir, honor society, JV Crew -3 hrs day practice. Zoo volunteer.
Have the opportunity to take a summer university leadership program or do overseas volunteer work this coming summer. Not overly interested in the leadership program but it is a nominated admissions vs. not through the volunteer program. Any feedback here appreciated as well.

Just want to narrow down the search as I won’t have time to tour ALL. I am very social and like to interact with lots of people but yet like the classroom connection I have with my teachers at my present small school which makes me think liberal arts schools may be a good fit (except for size!). Also prefer suburban or urban environment.

Thanks!