<p>I lost with my school search. I plan to major in physics/math and maybe computer science, as well. I already plan on grad school, so a public school is probably better than an ivy, but I am open to suggestions. Schools I plan on applying to are the University of Washington, Reed College, and the University of Chicago. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>I am currently in 10th grade. I haven’t taken the SATs, but I plan to study a lot over the summer, so I expect them to be high. I have a 5.1 gpa (weird system, I know) and am ranked 20th out of 579 (top ranked has a 5.6ish gpa). The top five generally study like crazy, and I am kinda drifting. I did do debate in 9th grade, but I quit and thus have only minor ecs (French Club, Math/Sci, and Young Democrats [even though I’m no democrat]). I am currently taking AP World History (will probably get a five on the exam), and will take pretty much all AP courses the next two years, with the exception of math, which I plan to take courses externally my senior year and during the summer. Here’s the catch, though. I will probably be moving from Texas to Pennsylvania, and the shift will be from a large, very competitive uppermiddle-class school to a smaller, more easy going lower to middleclass school (both public). Any advice here would be helpful?</p>
<p>First, don’t focus so much on THE SCHOOL…focus are your EC’s- make them what you are really interested in. Do some volunteering. The move won’t hurt as long as grades stay high. And your interests could change in the next year or so. </p>
<p>And relax for goodness sakes. You have lots of time.</p>
<p>you should have an idea of what a dream school is to you. just aim to get in, and youll be able to pick colleges to apply to later when you have a more full list of accomplishments.</p>
<p>Keep working hard, and study for PSATs, SATs, and the ACT. Of your list, Chicago is an especially good school. One of my best friends is going there this fall. The people there are said to be very intellectual and passionate about academics. You might also want to look at Wash-U. What do you want to major in?</p>
<p>“Finding your passion” is great advice. Also a smart suggestion: get an idea of what your dream school is. Look for ways to spend time on college campuses (whether the schools interest you or not). Take summer classes or camps, go to sports events/plays/ concerts/art exhibits – whatever interests you. You’ll discover whether you prefer large or small schools, urban or rural, diverse or homogeneous, etc.</p>