<p>3.8 uw gpa, 4.2 weighted gpa, school doesn’t rank, but should be around top 9-10%. 33 act, 34 superscore act, retaking once more in Oct. 5 leadership roles, 3rd degree Black belt in Tae Kwon doe. AP Scholar with distinction, gold and silver presidential volunteer service awards, bronze congressional award. CA resident. Plan on majoring in Poli Sci or IR and go to law school after.</p>
<p>What are some safeties schools where I am most likely to gain admissions will also be relatively cheap? I only know of UCSB as of now.</p>
<p>Also, feel free to ask for more specific information!</p>
<p>Go to the Financial Aid forum and look at the pinned threads at the top. You can get full tuition at some schools.</p>
<p>I’d say that UCSC is pretty safe for you, and will be affordable. You could probably get into Occidental, but it’s not “cheap.” They did meet “demonstrated need” for my son, and you might qualify for a nice scholarship. You could almost certainly get a scholarship at Willamette, but I think the UCs will be better financial deals for you. Save the money for law school, and go to a UC.</p>
<p>@woogzmama How do you know that UCSB will be affordable for him? Does he say that in another thread?</p>
<p>Do you know for sure that you have all costs covered? Have you asked your parents how much they will pay? </p>
<p>The student said he is a CA resident. The UCs will meet demonstrated need. The OP implied that his family can manage in-state tuition. I can’t imagine many other colleges beating the UCs on a cost basis. Otherwise, the family finances are not my business. </p>