What schools should I aim for?

jonnathan
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:44:12 +0000

Hey everyone! So I’m a Junior, and I’ve been looking into colleges recently, but I just don’t know what I should aim for. I guess more than anything I’m looking for some suggestions because I hate that a ton of people have a “plan,” yet I can’t even answer when I’m asked what colleges I want to attend.

Here are some of my stats:
Male
Hispanic
North Carolina
GPA: 4.6 W ~3.997 UW
I’ll have taken 9 APs by the time I graduate. Not sure about exams.
SAT: 1960 (I’ve taken it once, and I plan to take it again with some studying. Hoping I can get it up to maybe 2100. Realistic?) 680 M 630 R 650 W
Rank: 6/360 Should go up after this semester since I’m making A’s in 3 APs.
ECs: I’m in about 5 clubs, including NHS, and I’ll be editor of the Yearbook next year. I might run for a position in Student Government next year. I guess this would be what I lack in the most, especially with the leadership aspect of everything, but I’ll try to fix that next year.

Anyway, I’m kinda stuck as to what colleges I want to go to. I’m positive that I’ll apply to UNC-CH but other than that, I’m really not sure. I know I’m not giving you guys a lot to work with, but what do y’all think are some good options that would be realistic for me or at least worth a shot.