Recommend Some Colleges For Me

College Search & Lists
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<p>I am a high school senior currently applying to colleges. I live in Florida, but geography is no factor in applying to schools (as you’ll see in a second). I wish to double major in economics and either political science or public policy, depending on what the institutions have. I’m looking for colleges that give generous financial aid and scholarships, as that is what I am going to be funding my education with.</p>

<p>My GPA (on 4.0 scale) is 3.64 and my ACT score is 28. I am currently signed up for the October SAT.</p>

<p>Schools I have already applied to:

  • New College of Florida (Sarasota, FL)
  • Stetson University (DeLand, FL)
  • Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL)
  • Cornell College (Mount Vernon, IA)
  • Reed College (Portland, OR)
  • Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA)</p>

<p>Schools I am considering applying to:

  • Gettysburg College (Gettysburg, PA)
  • Colgate University (Hamilton, NY)</p>

<p>What are some other schools that you’d like to recommend I look into? My only requirement is that they allow freshmen to have cars on campus. Right now, New College is currently my safety (I know I can get in and afford it if I do) and my number one choice (I’ve visited there and it was perfect). I just want to fully explore my options. Should I even consider applying to more places, as I have already sent applications into six places?</p>

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<p>I take it you are more interested in LACs / small colleges than larger research universities?</p>

<p>How much EXACTLY can your family pay per year? </p>

<p>If New College truly is your safety (academically and financially), and you would go there over any other schools, I see no point in even applying elsewhere.</p>

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<p>Some of the schools on your list do not guarantee to meet financial need. The ones that do are reaches for you. </p>

<p>Have you run the net price calculators for everyplace you already applied? They are on the financial aid web page for the college. They will give you an idea of what kind of need based aid you can expect.</p>

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<p>Holy Cross top25 LAC located 1 hour from Boston. HC meets 100% demonstrated financial aid.</p>

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<p>Gettysburg does not allow freshman to have cars on campus unless there are special circumstances like you need them for an internship. They do a very good job of meeting financial needs. Best of luck! </p>