So, chance a bit of a slacker

hotasice
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:26:30 +0000

Think about adding 1-2 more safeties. The only matches I can think of on your list are maybe Michigan OOS and Tufts–but even then with your GPA it’s not that for sure, but you obviously have better chances than the rest of the schools on your list. Need more match/safety schools!

Michigan can be seen as a safety, it just depends on the high school. My high school is a popular feeder school to Michigan (out of state, mind you) and people treat it as a safety here. I don’t know about the OP’s school history with Michigan, though. Given your relatively low GPA but high scores, I’d say Michigan is a match.

Columbia is more difficult to get into than Penn or Brown, so I don’t quite understand why it’s not on your “REALLY, REALLY REACH” list. Cornell and Georgetown aren’t so easy to get into, either. Your GPA is killing your otherwise relatively good chances. EC’s don’t seem too interesting. Scores and numbers (other than GPA) are solid and excellent.

If you’re looking at international relations, I’d suggest you add Johns Hopkins to your list.