I think I'm pretty close to narrowing down my list. But there are some schools that I might not end up applying to if their FA packages are typically not very generous. Please let me know if this is a pretty good mix (safeties, matches, reaches) disregarding $$$ unless you know a school is REALLY not generous with FA. Then I'll probably drop it.
Here is my list:
Bowdoin College
Colby College
Boston College (EA)
University of Rochester (have fee waiver from Bausch & Lomb Science Award)
Tufts University
Northeastern University (EA)
Case Western Reserve University (EA)
University of Washington (WA state resident)
Washington State University (super safety if all EA schools reject me)
I'm looking at potentially adding another LAC (maybe Smith? I will consider all-girls.)
I'm interested in a small-medium size school with a very distinct campus. Little to no greek life. I prefer a colder climate. I am interested in pursing Computer Science or a STEM-related field right now.. yet I really like LACs (at least on paper).
Stats:
Female, Asian
GPA: 3.95 unweighted / 4.47(?) weighted but not sure exactly.. will have 13 APs by the end of senior year
SAT: 2280 (CR: 710, M: 770, W: 800) one sitting
SAT IIs: Math II 770 Chemistry 700 (will probably not submit if not required)
Awards: AP Scholar with Distinction, possible NMSF, Bausch & Lomb Science Award, general stuff..
EC:
-Varsity Golf and qualified for state every year (9, 10, 11, 12)
-Math Team (11, 12) Secretary/Treasurer
-Academic Coaches (11, 12) - may not include
-Non-profit Organization globally/locally (9, 10, 11, 12) Project Manager & Haven't had elections for next year yet
-Tutoring at private institution (9, 10, 11, 12) mostly in the summer
-Decent amount of community service hours
I've been translating on this forum every year (mainly KOR to ENG translations for videos/posts), but I'm not sure if this can even be considered an EC. I have dedicated kind of a lot of time to it, and it has helped me sharpen my Korean skills and interact with very diverse people (since it's an international forum), but I don't know if it is worth mentioning.
Let me know if I'm forgetting anything crucial. Thank you all! Except U of Rochester, I think I generally know my chances at each school. I'm thinking Bowdoin and Tufts are my reaches. Most of those should be matches whether it's high or low. I'm thinking my in-state schools will be my safeties.. but I'm not sure. Where will U of Rochester fit in on my list?
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