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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-16 04:18:26
September 16 2009 03:50 GMT
#1
Well, I'm a senior in high school in California. I have done some research on universities, but I probably don't know as much as I should by now. Since I'm in CA, I'm going to blanket the UCs (obviously), and apply to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo + other CSUs. However, I don't really want to stay in California if there is a chance to go to the New England/Northeast area of the US.

From my research I got some places like
Rutgers
NYU
University of Maryland
From this thread:
tufts
CMU



I'm not exactly an amazing student. My unweighted gpa is like 3.5. So no tip-top schools like MIT for me. I would prefer if they were in/near the city though because I'm not a fan of universities in the middle of nowhere. Private/Public not an issue

Does anybody else have any recommendations?


*
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
lighter
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States152 Posts
September 16 2009 03:54 GMT
#2
what do you want to do for a living?
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
September 16 2009 03:55 GMT
#3
Well, need more info like what you're interested in studying, the field you're going to work in for the rest of your life, your main goal and dream in life, etc....
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-16 03:56:42
September 16 2009 03:55 GMT
#4
I don't know.

My goal is to become a biologist (like, a real biologist), but really there isn't much going either way

I may be spouting too much college advisor bullshit, but isn't part of the point of college to help guide what you want to do?
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21242 Posts
September 16 2009 03:56 GMT
#5
Come to NYU~!

It sucks for science but whatever.
TranslatorBaa!
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
September 16 2009 03:57 GMT
#6
Yeah, NYU is a choice, but probably NYU poly
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
September 16 2009 03:58 GMT
#7
Well a biologist... hmm... geez, that's a tough one... well I really can't give much of an opinion on this, but I will be a little bit bias until I think of something else stating you should come to the city of New York City (eg. NYC or Columbia or any schools here) so that we can meet and have lunch!! (and play Starcraft) ^_^
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-16 03:59:45
September 16 2009 03:59 GMT
#8
Columbia is too gosu for me

it would be amazing if i could go though.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Random_0
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States1163 Posts
September 16 2009 04:03 GMT
#9
Make sure you think about the recent budget cuts in California, especially to the UCs and to the State colleges.

I go to UCSD, and I've heard that the tuition is going up 15% this quarter, and then 15% again - that's right, a 32% increase in one year.

Although this is still a pretty good deal for in-state residents, it should at least factor into your decision.
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21242 Posts
September 16 2009 04:04 GMT
#10
On September 16 2009 12:58 QuickStriker wrote:
Well a biologist... hmm... geez, that's a tough one... well I really can't give much of an opinion on this, but I will be a little bit bias until I think of something else stating you should come to the city of New York City (eg. NYC or Columbia or any schools here) so that we can meet and have lunch!! (and play Starcraft) ^_^


Go plan a NYC meetup right now. Go. I'll come ^_^
TranslatorBaa!
Random_0
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States1163 Posts
September 16 2009 04:05 GMT
#11
On September 16 2009 12:55 FragKrag wrote:
I don't know.

My goal is to become a biologist (like, a real biologist), but really there isn't much going either way

I may be spouting too much college advisor bullshit, but isn't part of the point of college to help guide what you want to do?


UCSD is actually one of the top programs for biology.
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
September 16 2009 04:05 GMT
#12
On September 16 2009 12:59 FragKrag wrote:
Columbia is too gosu for me

it would be amazing if i could go though.


Well yes and no, I once applied to Columbia (the engineering school) and got waitlisted... but you are right, their acceptance rates are like 17%, crazy...

That being said, if your SATs OR your community service are really good, plus your application essay and all are nice, then you have a good chance!

Remember, your gpa isn't the only one that counts when the colleges view your application, there are 2 other factors: ACTs/SATs AND Community Service/Extracurricular Activites
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
September 16 2009 04:09 GMT
#13
my sat is terrible (2030) sat II are ok (750 US History, 730 Math 2c), and I have like 40 hours of community service + no extracurricular activities.

I'm not going to make it. It depends on what I get after I retake the SAT I guess though.

I realize UCSD has one of the top programs, which is why it is the university I want to get into the most, but I don't want to stay in California. One because of the mentioned budget cuts, and two because I like the east coast more :|
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
OneOther
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States10774 Posts
September 16 2009 04:09 GMT
#14
On September 16 2009 13:05 QuickStriker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 16 2009 12:59 FragKrag wrote:
Columbia is too gosu for me

it would be amazing if i could go though.


Well yes and no, I once applied to Columbia (the engineering school) and got waitlisted... but you are right, their acceptance rates are like 17%, crazy...

That being said, if your SATs OR your community service are really good, plus your application essay and all are nice, then you have a good chance!

Remember, your gpa isn't the only one that counts when the colleges view your application, there are 2 other factors: ACTs/SATs AND Community Service/Extracurricular Activites

yeah but most of applicants at schools like columbia have all lol. top schools have gotten ridiculously hard heh

have you looked into tufts, boston college and schools like that? i don't know too much about them but i have some friends who attend those schools and really enjoying it
rredtooth
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
5459 Posts
September 16 2009 04:12 GMT
#15
come to CMU. i got in, you can too! in Pittsburgh, good school, and we have a CSL team.

also, this:
On September 16 2009 13:05 QuickStriker wrote:
Remember, your gpa isn't the only one that counts when the colleges view your application, there are 2 other factors: ACTs/SATs AND Community Service/Extracurricular Activites
my gpa sucked (i skipped a lot in HS) but my SAT and extracurriculars pwned.

have you considered early decision? its a double edged sword: it usually helps you get in and gives you a stress free remainder of senior year. however, it is binding and kills any freedom of choice you wish you had.
[formerly sponsored by the artist formerly known as Gene]
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-16 04:16:07
September 16 2009 04:13 GMT
#16
I haven't looked into Boston College much, but I know it's a Jesuit college. I don't know how that will affect what I do, but it doesn't seem very inviting. (may be illogical, but w.e).

I think I might consider Tufts though. I'll look into it.

CMU is one of my dream universities. Carnegie is one of my all time heroes.

I actually have considered early decision. I'm not sure what to choose though.

Another thing to note: I don't know many teachers here because I came here my junior year so I'm not sure if I can get many recommendations.
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
September 16 2009 04:15 GMT
#17
On September 16 2009 13:09 FragKrag wrote:
my sat is terrible (2030) sat II are ok (750 US History, 730 Math 2c), and I have like 40 hours of community service + no extracurricular activities.

I'm not going to make it. It depends on what I get after I retake the SAT I guess though.

I realize UCSD has one of the top programs, which is why it is the university I want to get into the most, but I don't want to stay in California. One because of the mentioned budget cuts, and two because I like the east coast more :|


Hmm... well... that's no good then imo, I had similar (and a little bit) better qualities when I applied for Columbia and it still didn't work... well, alright, let's not shoot for something impossible then...

NYU is still a good possibility. It was my dumb idiotic decision of not applying there that made me where I am today. But east coast is awesome and NYC is the best city imo. So I will suggest you to shoot for NYC but don't just stop there, apply as many colleges as you can! I applied 10 and got accepted to 8 where I considered 8 of the 10 as safetys only to see the 2 I didn't get in as the non-safety. In any case, good luck!
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
September 16 2009 04:19 GMT
#18
where are you today? :p
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
QuickStriker
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3694 Posts
September 16 2009 04:23 GMT
#19
On September 16 2009 13:19 FragKrag wrote:
where are you today? :p


as in, I'm here in my school library cafe doing assignments and a 5 page paper doing this stupid all nighter thing on my very own birthday; raging myself because I got no "happy b-day" comments from any of my 300 so called "friends" on facebook or... o wait, what college I am right?

Well, I was at GWU (George Washington University) for 2 years as an engineering major (4 different types of engineering I was, kept switching) and now, after 1 year break from school (and was an english teacher in Korea), I'm now in Brooklyn College doing a Broadcast Journalism major as a new transfer student this semester.... in NYC where my house and life is...

One last advice: DON'T APPLY TO GWU!!! It sucks, I hate it, you'll probably hate it, the #1 most expensive school in the entire US, and it's full of bs... if you must apply to a school in DC, Georgetown, no question asked..
www.twitch.tv/KoreanUsher
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
September 16 2009 04:26 GMT
#20
Ouch that sucks
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
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