Applying To Colleges

[tmthforu94]

Here's the list of schools I'm applying/have applied to:

Indiana
Oral Roberts
Kansas
Pittsburgh State
Eastern Illinois
Purdue
Indiana State
Ball State
Notre Dame
Hillsdale College
Butler

Bolded my Top 5. Hard to do 5 though. I'm not entirely in love with IU yet, but I don't really have another solid option.

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Just wondering, did anyone else take the Explore and Plan tests? The Pre-Pre-Pre and Pre-Pre ACT?

I take the PSAT in October

I took the PSAT - don't remember what I got exactly, but my best section was ironically math.

I took the ASVAB last year - of all tests to do well on, this had to be it! I think I got a 94 on it, only doing poor on the automotive section (lol). Anyways, I've been getting lots of phone calls from the military now. The full-ride scholarship to any public school is tempting...

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Starting yesterday, I officially should be expecting a letter from IU. It generally takes 4-6 weeks, and it's officially been over 4 weeks now. We'll see.

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I hope to keep this active so we can all track each others progress.

Regarding me, I still haven't heard back from Indiana. I applied to Grace College yesterday, a Christian college in Indiana, just as a way to keep my options open.

I also have a new potential course - a very close member of my family may be relocated to Ogden, Utah. They'd be there well before I start college. The new possibility is going to Weber State for a year or two, qualifying for in-state tuition, then enrolling in Utah. Utah has low in-state tuition at just under $7000 currently, which is about $3000 less than IU. Brigham Young would also obviously be on the table.

Then again, I could just stay at Weber State and get my degree there. This plan could become extremely realistic, it just depends on whether or not he's transferred.

[tmthforu94]

Well...

I GOT ACCEPTED INTO INDIANA UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's not a greater feeling than your first acceptance letter.

[tmthforu94]

Congratulations on IU!

Thanks...again!

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Colleges in Utah generally have pretty low out-of-state tuition. I've been looking at possibly going to Weber State for a year or two then transferring to Utah.

For whoever asked where else I'm applying, I'll apply to Ball State, Purdue, Grace College (already did), maybe Hillsdale, Kansas, and Weber State. I've crossed off most of my "Backup Options" now that I've gotten into the place that is #1 on my list.

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Does anyone want to give my anymore university recommendations?

Michigan StateMichigan StateMichigan StateMichigan StateMichigan State!

I've been getting stuff recently from both Michigan State and Michigan. Interesting schools, but high tuition costs.

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University of Michigan

When was this decided?

Also, I figure I'd release my new list (it keeps changing):

Indiana - Accepted
Purdue - Will apply, interested in seeing how many scholarship offers I'd get\
Kansas- Found out about a great program they have for student's out-of-state, so it's definately back on the table.
Weber State/Utah - Under this scenario I'd go to Weber, then transfer to Utah after 2 years.
Indiana State - If all else falls through, I'll be stuck going here, but this is very unlikely. I feel pretty confident I'll be graduating from a BCS school.

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That would be cool, NiK. Come to Indiana!

I applied to KU last night.

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I feel stupid around some of you, talking about places I have 0% at getting into...

I'm hours away from enrolling at Indiana. Getting some final questions answered now online with a representative.

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO APPLY TO MICHIGAN STATE

INDIANA AND MSU ARE FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT BUT MSU HAS MORE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

(but good choice)

Out-of-state tuition.

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I got my scores back and I improved, though I don't feel like sharing since I just feel stupid compared to you guys. I reached my goal though, so I guess that's good.

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Had to listen to a college rep from Wabash yesterday - pretty informative, but I missed out on a $30,000 (total, not annually) scholarship from attending Boys State, so I'd kick myself for going there.

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Last night I paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana.

[tmthforu94]

Last night I paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana.

How much is instate for Indiana?

9400ish

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Well, even though I've paid my enrollment deposit at Indiana, I still haven't made up my mind. I have it narrowed to these four schools:

University of Kansas
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana State University (Note: If I enroll here, I'll likely transfer to either KU or IU after a year or two)
Xavier University

I've also applied to:
Grace College
Baylor University


Ultimately, it comes down to which of these schools offers me the best financial package, as I'd be fine going to any of them. I'm also considering UPenn, but I'm not sure just yet if I want to pay $75 for a school I probably won't get accepted at. My guess is I'll have the best deal at IU, but it's not a definite just yet.

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Small update:
I got accepted to Baylor. It's nice, just because it's a pretty competitive school.

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Currently in a scholarship frenzy - so many deadlines, so little time! Luckily, I think I made all of my December 1st ones. I have a bunch due on the 15th, though. Sucks

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I got in to Michigan!

Sweet!!! I am so happy for you

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Right now, I'm about 80% decided. I plan on attending the University of Kansas with a major in political science. Following that, I hope to be accepted into their law program. Who knows.

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I applied to six colleges.

Got accepted into West Virginia University, and the University of Alabama. Along with 2 deferments and a rejection.

Good for you! Alabama is a great school - I have a friend who's going there.

Have you looked at anywhere in-state?

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Don't go to college to study political science. It's a waste of money unless you want to go to law school, which is a crap shoot these days.

I plan to go to Law school, and hopefully become a lobbyist. (The Law degree would help if my plans fall apart)

Of course things can always change.

Don't go to law school if you don't want to become a lawyer. It's not worth it.

Yep. I'm looking at Law too, and everyone tells me not to do it unless I actually want to be a lawyer. It's a lot of time and money, certainly.

I have an Aunt who lives in Raleigh...huge Duke fans. I like them too. You should try and transfer to Duke - it's one of the best schools in the South, easily the best school in North Carolina and the ACC.

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I'll let that one slide...

It's good to have another High School Senior on here to converse with about college. Personally, I'm leaning towards Kansas right now, though Indiana, Xavier, and Baylor are still in the mix. I entertained the idea of Notre Dame, but the financial burden would just kill me there.

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You should try and transfer to Duke - it's one of the best schools in the South, easily the best school in North Carolina and the ACC.

Not easily the best.  UVA, William and Mary, JMU, Washington & Lee, UNC, Emory, Vandy, Sewanee, Rhodes, UK, Centre College, UT-Austin, Rice, and Texas A&M all resent you ignoring them.

Re-read what I said. One of the best in the South. Saying it's best in NC was more of a jab at UNC; there may be some small, great, private school there I don't know about.