Question about my chances

fa-la-la-lena
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:38:09 +0000

I applied to/looked into many of the schools you plan on applying to last year. Here’s what I think about each: Just to let you know, your gpa is a little bit on the lower side for many of these honors programs but I don’t know whether your gpa is 3.74 unweighted or weighted.

As for fin. aid…most of the schools if not all that you are applying to are notorious for giving poor aid, unfortunately. I would highly advise you to look into some public state schools that have good programs in your majors for safeties…to ensure that you have options that are financially feasible (ie Penn State, University of Maryland-CP, Mich. state etc). Oh and I’d suggest to look into Johns Hopkins (as more of a reach) as that seems to fit into your general scheme of schools.

When it comes to recommendations…it does not matter what school your professor is an alumni of. Give your recommendation forms to the teachers that like you best, know how to write best, and can share illuminating examples of your intellect/passion/personality.

George Washington University: Match
Northeastern University: Safety to low match.
University of Michigan: Match.
Georgetown University: Reach
Boston College: Low reach.
Boston University: Low match.
New York University: Low reach.
American University: Safety.