Need some low matches

JerryTN
Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:02:49 +0000

Would like some suggestions for low match/high safety schools for my junior son.

Stats:
ACT 35
PSAT 1480
GPA 3.85 (uw), 4.35 (w)
Rigorous courses (on track to have 11 AP & 11 honors)
Solid ECs but nothing spectacular or unusual
Rec’s and essays should be very good

What he’s after…

Mid-sized school (6,000-10,000 undergrads or so)

Unsure of major - pondering History, Pre-law, Pre-med

In or near a city

Smart kids in a cooperative/collegial environment

Doesn’t care about big time sports

Interested in fraternities, eating clubs or similar

Likely east of Mississippi

Not too conservative

College budget likely OK for all his choices

Current short-list…
Yale
University of Chicago
Wash U
Vanderbilt
Emory

Rhodes
Centre
Univ or Tennessee - Knoxville

First 5 I describe as “he’s got a ticket to the lottery” Last 3 are more safeties.

Other suggestions, esp. a “match” with high likelihood of acceptance? Maybe GWU and/or American in DC?

Comments on current short list?

Thanks all!