Being a junior means many things, HSPA, SATs, and all that good stuff =). However, the fun part about junior year is COLLEGE! Looking for colleges, visiting schools, and learning more about which school is the perfect match for you. You have the opportunity to do some of the research while earning extra credit points for cycle II, sounds like a win win to me! This is what you will do. RESEARCH 2 colleges/universities that you are interested in. Then you post your findings so your peers could also learn about your 2 schools.
You will post:
· School Name
· Location
· Population
· SAT scores
· GPA requirements
· 5 majors that school offers
· Student Life
You must also write 1 paragraph telling me and your peers WHY you chose the schools you did and why you think they are a good match for you.
Due Date: Monday 2/3/2014
- Harcum College
ReplyDelete- 750 Montgomery AvenueBryn Mawr, PA 19010
- Average class size: 16
- Min SAT score: 900
- Min GPA: 2.5
- 5 majors: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Business Administration, Interior Design
- Student life: Harcum has 2 resident halls. There are many different clubs students can join and they also offer D1 & D2 sports.
- The University of Scranton
- 800 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510
- 5800 students
- SAT1070-1220
- GPA: 3.1-3.7
- 5 Majors: Biology, English, Occupational Therapy, Education, Finance
Student life: There are 18 D3 sports, and 80 clubs and organizations. They also offer Honors programs and give internships.
I picked these 2 schools mainly because they have the major I want to look into which is very rare. Also, these schools aren't as close to home but they aren't too far, just the right distance. Both schools have an attainable acceptance as well. They both offer financial aid and have tons of scholarships. Also, depending on your major, both schools offer very good internships. Each school has so many activities and clubs to offer too, which is a plus.
Isamar Martinez
ReplyDeleteParsons The New School For Design
Location:
66 5th Ave, New York, NY
Population:
10,797 (7,081 undergraduates)
SAT Scores:
Verbal: 500 - 620
Math: 500 - 630
Writing: 510 - 625
GPA: 3.0-3.5
5 Majors:
Fine Arts, Jazz, Liberal Arts, Literature, Performing Arts.
Student Life:
Student affairs at Parsons provides mentorship and opportunities for students to improve their learning, personal development, and receive academic help and career guidance, students also develop leadership skills, and receive counseling for problems they might be facing.
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland
Population:
2,639 (2,400 undergraduate, 239 graduate)
SAT Scores:
Verbal- 605
Math- 565
Writing- 595
GPA: 2.8-3.5
5 majors:
Animation, Humanistic Studies, Graphic Design, Photography, Video and Film Arts.
Student Life:
Students are encouraged to use their time in college housing to participate in activities, develop new friendships, and learn more about themselves and others who live in your community, MICA is home to over 40 student organizations, MICA’s student government, and a variety of programs and activities to keep students involved on campus.
I choose these schools because of there location and there popular majors, I liked the fact that both schools are located in metropolitan areas but still aren't as big (Population Wise), another thing that attracted me to these two schools were that there required GPA is easily attainable.
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ReplyDelete- The University of Scranton
ReplyDelete- 800 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510
- 5800 students
- SAT1070-1220
- GPA: 3.1-3.7
- 5 Majors: Biology, English, Occupational Therapy, Education, Finance
Student life: There are 18 D3 sports, and 80 clubs and organizations. They also offer Honors programs and give internships.
-Boston College
-Location : Chestnut Massachusetts
-Population : 337,000
-SAT Score : 1330
5 Majors : English , Biology , Economics , Finance , Communication
-Student Life : Boston College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,110, with a gender distribution of 46.8 percent male students and 53.2 percent female students. At this school, 85 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15 percent of students live off campus. Boston College is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
I Chose These 2 Schools because they catch my interest and have the major I'm focusing on to achieve my dream . Another reason I chose these 2 schools are because I want to get away from home and explore new things . They also have a lot of clubs that I can join. I like being apart of clubs. Last but not least they have attainable acceptance .
university of north Carolina
ReplyDeletelocation=north Carolina, chapel hill
population=282,886
SAT Scores= above 1750
GPA=3.7 or higher
5 majors: psychology, sociology, social sciences and humanities, economics, English
Student life: life at north Carolina moves fast. Students are involved in class work, research, the arts and public service. There are many nearby places to eat and relax yourself.
university of Rhode Island
location=providence, Rhode Island
SAT Scores= total 1667
GPA= 3.42/4.0
population=326,254
student life=this school is only miles of beautiful beaches and thriving city of Providence. it has a great school spirit and is very friendly.
i chose these two universities because they are not in the same state where my parents live yet there located in a near state to NJ. these schools seem friendly and welcoming. they have great surroundings where you can relax and study and have fun with friends. they both offer financial aid and interest me because of their majors. They also seem to be good universities to graduate from.
- UCLA
ReplyDelete- 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, California
-Population- 16,448
-SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 690
SAT Math: 610 / 740
SAT Writing: 590 / 710
-GPA 3.0 and higher
5 majors- Computational Mathematics, Engineering, Business,Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences.
Student Life- Division 1 sports, LA is a great place to have fun, a lot of culture and modern stuff. Great place to be when you have free time.
-University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1,055 acres on the California coast about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
- Population 21,685
-SAT 1944
-GPA 3.4
-5 majors - Mechanical Engineering, Art, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Music, Computer Science
- Student life- Division 1 , Close to the beach and many other attractions for when you have free time. not far away from LA
i chose these two school because they are out of state, also they are located in my home state California. These schools are located by my house i have so it'll be easy for me to attend these schools without paying for a room. The sports for both are Division 1 so it would be good so i could play at a high level. The environment around these schools are great, there is never nothing to do , you will always have something to do on your free time. The majors they both have are the ones i want and they both have financial aid for students. Hopefully one of them will be my future school.
· School Name: Montclair State University
ReplyDelete· Location: 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
· Population: 18, 382
· SAT scores: SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 530
SAT Math: 460 / 540
SAT Writing: 450 / 540
· GPA requirements: 3.0 +
· 5 majors that school offers: Family and Child Studies, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Business administration, and Human Scienes
· Student Life: Montclair State has a lot of clubs and organizations, has fraternities and sororities, and this school, 30 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 70 percent of students live off campus. Montclair State University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
the reason I chose this school is because it is closer to home, the tuition is low, and it has five popular majors that have been among the top ten majors I've been looking at for a couple years. Another reason I chose this school is because it offers Family and child studies, which is the number one major I search for when I look at schools. Also, Montclair offers financial aid, and they have plenty of clubs and organizations.
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ReplyDeleteMontclair State University Location:1 Normal Ave
ReplyDeleteMontclair, New Jersey Population:14,432 SAT:Above1350 GPA: Above3.0 5 Majors: .•Psychology
•Business Administration
•Biology
•Family and Child Studies
•English
Student Life: Their are 120 different clubs students can choose from. Students can join a club , sonority , fraternity , or sports team. It has a indoor swimming pool , indoor trace and a gym. Around 5,000 students stay at the students residents hall. Residents hall has cable T,V , Wi-Fi. , and studying area.
Rutgers University Of New Brunswick Location: 56 College Ave , New Brunswick, N.J Population:41,565 SAT: 1600 or higher GPA:3.3-4.0 5 majors :Biochemistry,Education (Teacher Certification), Environmental Science, Medical Technology, Middle Eastern Studies Student Life: Rutgers New Brunswick is one community with 5 campuses. It offers more than 100 majors. There are over 80 fraternities and sororities. I selected theses two school because there in New Jersey. I don't plan on staying in a dorm.So I needed two great schools closest to home. Compared to others schools both school are beautiful University. Also their are many clubs and activities to join. They both are bigger school compared to others but I don't mined. Maybe one day ill be apart of the Rutgers or Montclair.
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ReplyDeleteSchool Name: New York University
ReplyDeleteLocation: New York, NY
Population: 41,000 Students
SAT Scores: 1300-1440
GPA: 3.0
5 Majors: Arts & Science, Dentistry, Nursing, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering
Student Life: 400 Clubs and Organizations
School name: Rutgers
Location: New Brunswick, NJ and Newark, NJ
Population: 41,500 full- and part-time students
31,500 full- and part-time undergraduates
10,000 full- and part-time graduate students
SAT scores: 1720-2030
GPA: 3.5+
5 Majors: Engineering, Arts & Science, Biology, Pharmacy, Criminal Justice
Student Life: Greek Life, ; employment opportunities; multicultural initiatives; new student orientation programs; class-year programs and traditions; community service activities; clubs & student organizations; and student government.
I chose these universities/colleges because they are not too far away from my home and they have great programs and organizations I can join into. They also capture my interest in the majors I would like to learn from. The tuition might be pricey but there are many loans I can borrow money from.
Montclair University
ReplyDeleteMontclair, New Jersey
Population: 18,498
GPA: 3.0-3.2
SAT: 1425
majors: anthropology, biology/molecular biology, psychology, computer science, theatre and dance
Student Life: There's a 24-hour diner, the students have 120+ clubs to participate in, and there's a world-class recreation center for swimming/working out at.
Kean University
Union, New Jersey
Population: 15,939
GPA: 3.0
SAT: 1020
Majors: biology, early childhood B.A., Music B.A., Medical Technology B.S., Nursing B.S.N
Student Life: The community is very vibrant and offers multiple programs/activities for the students.
I chose these 2 schools because they are fairly close to me. Their tuitions are reasonable as well as their GPA and SAT requirements. Both Montclair and Kean University have majors that I'm interested in. The fact that the schools have so many majors, it gives me the flexibility to change if I decide to do so. I also have family members that have attended both those universities and are very proud of the schools. I've heard a lot of great feedback about the schools as well and that made me want to look up more about the schools.
nova southeastern university
ReplyDeletelocation:3301 college ave. fort lauderdale, florida
population: 30,000 students
sat sores: min.1,000 or 22 on the ACT
GPA: 3.0
majors: Optometry, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Marine Biology, Health Science, Criminal Justice etc.
24,000 per year housing : 9,000 includes meal plan
50 undergraduate programs
There’s sunbathing, bike riding, fishing, boating, and surfing. You can enjoy world-class food from around the world and the best in arts and entertainment. There are also great shopping malls and boutiques, just minutes from campus. its a division two team and has small classes. in my opinion i love Florida and student life sounds great.
Florida Atlantic university
population: 30,000
SAT: 1520-1740 or ACT: 22-26
GPA: 3.3-3.9
majors: business, nursing and engineering , marine science
17,000 out of state
student life: teachers really care about learning , also its close to the beach. students also have a movie theater in campus and FAU has one of the active record labels.
Arts Institute of NY:
ReplyDeleteLocation: Ny 11 Beach Street.
Cost: $58,968 + 15,000 dorms.
Population: depends on location, but a small school
SAT: No score determined
GPA:2.5 OR BETTER
Majors: Graphic Design, Culinary and Fashion Design.
Students Life: Dorms are located in Queens, bronx, Also is close to Manhattan and Ny is a city that is very exposed to arts, so it helps a lot in the career you to major on it or have a future job.I choose this school, because there is basic one of them in various places, so its easy for you if you wish to go to California, Atlanta, Arizona... and many other places. Since im interested in arts the school also focus in Arts and has a very good recommendation for future jobs and many interaction with other professionals. The school also has scholarships, financial aid and since there is one in Ny its not so far from home.
Fashion Institute of Technology:
Location:NY- MANHATTAN
Gpa: b+ AVERAGE
Cost:Out of State-Graduate level $9042.00 per semester
Sat: not required, but you need to take a placement test if you have no sat.
MAJORS: Fashion, graphics, Business, Photography, media arts...
I choose this school, because it not limited to only fashion, graphic, but it focus on different areas of which career, it also has a very broad way of expressing creativity.It has a worldwide network of alumni a strong relationship with industry leaders a world-class faculty of working professionals a direct connection to New York City culture and commerce. There is also great amount of scholarships and financial aid.
The FIT campus is a tightly knit community in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. It’s one of the most vibrant areas of the city, with cafes, art galleries, boutiques, theaters, museums and restaurants right outside our doors or a short walk away.
ISABELA SIQUEIRA
DeleteUniversity of Hofstra
ReplyDeleteLocation: NY, Long Island
Population: 11,023 students
SAT scores: 1,155 average SAT
GPA: 3.0
Majors: Accounting, African Studies, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Chinese Studies
Student life: There's a fitness center, cheer and dance teams, and a multicultural club highlights. The community is very active.
University of Hartford
Location: West Hartford, Connecticut
Population: 7,025 students
SAT scores: 950 SAT
GPA: 3.0 GPA
Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education.
Student Life: The community is active and there are more than 100 clubs. Also, the university offers a big variety of sport clubs.
I chose these schools because they are not too far from my home, the cost is not exaggeratedly expensive, and also because the requirements are not unattainable for me. In addition, I also found interesting the variety of majors and clubs that both schools offer, specially the university of Hartford which has more than 100 clubs. To conclude both schools have great feedback and people graduated from there that I know and recommend the school.
-Felipe Blanco
· School Name: Montclair State University
ReplyDelete· Location: 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
· Population: 18, 382
· SAT scores: SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 530
SAT Math: 460 / 540
SAT Writing: 450 / 540
· GPA requirements: 3.0 +
· 5 majors that school offers: Family and Child Studies, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Business administration, and Human Scienes
· Student Life: Montclair State has a lot of clubs and organizations, has fraternities and sororities, and this school, 30 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 70 percent of students live off campus. Montclair State University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
School name: Rutgers
Location: New Brunswick, NJ and Newark, NJ
Population: 41,500 full- and part-time students
31,500 full- and part-time undergraduates
10,000 full- and part-time graduate students
SAT scores: 1720-2030
GPA: 3.5+
5 Majors: Engineering, Arts & Science, Biology, Pharmacy, Criminal Justice
Student Life: Greek Life, ; employment opportunities; multicultural initiatives; new student orientation programs; class-year programs and traditions; community service activities; clubs & student organizations; and student government.
I chose both these colleges because they're both very close to me and each have a major I'm interested in. The tuition is not expensive. The academic requirements are fairly achievable. Both have Greek life and sororities which I look forward to being apart of. And both schools have clubs and student organizations that let me get the college feel which is a bonus.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
ReplyDeleteLocation: Cambridge, across the Charles river from downtown Boston.
school type: private, Coad college
ACT/SAT scores: required
male/female: 55% to 45%
Admissions: 8.9%
Student faculty ratio: 8:1
Popular Majors: Engineering, Computer science, Physical science, biological and biomedical sciences and mathematics.
Paying for school: financial aid, collage knowledge center, grant awards $37,053.
Tuition fees: $43,498 (2013-14)
Room and Board: $12,744 (2013-14)
undergraduate enrollment:4,503
campus size: 168 acres
tuition; $43,498 (2013-14)
freshmen's are required to live on campus.
majors: economics ,psychology, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, mathematics.
Distinguished alumni: Apollo 11 astronaut buzz Aldrin, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke
I chose this college because It has my main major which is engineering. This college is far away from Newark I can experience being on my own and experiencing all day the clubs and organizations that this university has to offer. Its a big campus with many different people.
University of California--Berkeley
location: Overlooking san Francisco bay.
school type: public, coed college.
application fee: $70
acceptance rate: 18 percent
Application deadline: November 30
Student faculty ration: 17:1
Popular Majors: social sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering business, management, marketing, related support services, multi/ interdisciplinary studies.
student enrollment:25,774
male/female: 47.7 to 52.3.
paying for school:
founded: 1868
tuition: in state-$13,836 (2013-14) out of state-$25,056 (2013-14).
undergraduate enrollment: 25,774
Setting: urban campus size 1,232
Campus Info & services: 24 foot and vehicle patrol.
emergency telephones and lighted path ways.
I chose this college due to its majors and location. the campus life is safe and includes many clubs and activities around. the campus includes 24hour foot and vehicle patrol, lighted pathways and emergency telephones. Its one of my major requirements for me to be safe away from home.
location: Tallahassee, Florida
ReplyDeleteschool: Florida state university
population: 31,500 30 or less in each class
sat score: 1640
GPA requirements:A-B+ average
tuition: 4,000 in state--- 18,000 out
popular majors: business, political science, biology, health science,etc...
student life: Florida State University seeks to address the needs of the total student by providing opportunities outside of the classroom that will stimulate social and cultural awareness, physical well being, intellectual expansion, and spiritual and moral growth.
i choose this university because its a large school and i want to meet new people. also it has a major that i am interested in. Also the jaguars play close by so if i need a good laugh ill go watch them play.
-Name: Felician College
ReplyDelete-Location:Rutherford,New Jersey 07070
-Population : 2,300
-SAT Score:900
-GPA: Minimum:3.0
-Popular Majors:Nursing, Business,Criminal Justice, Cyber Security,Education
-Student Life: Students choose from a wide range of opportunities to aid in their leadership abilities to learn and evolve themselves in a healthy environment.Usually the activities are now being the sports they have recently included one being lacrosse.
-Name:Rutgers Business School
-Location: 1 Washington Park,Fourth Floor, Newark N.J. 07102
-Population:Roughly 1,913
-GMA Score:640
-GPA: 3.3
-Popular Majors: Accounting, Finance, Management,Marketing,Supply Chain Management
-Student Life:Daily commute gives opportunities to eat and drink to sustain for the day's work. The time in class deals with consulting on projects working cohesively on the assignments that need to be completed for the firm at hand.
I chose these certain colleges for i find that they were in a close area which i could still stay at home and commute to the area. The main purpose was to be at a position which the GPA was obtainable and it dealt with business as a major. The area is very interesting and i can have many opportunities to be at my all whether it be at sports or consulting with people for any projects i have to do. Over all i am happy with the choices i have made and i will get into one of them i am sure of it.
location: Madison, New Jersey
ReplyDeleteschool:drew university
population: 2,000
sat score:SAT Critical Reading: 490 / 620
SAT Math: 480 / 600
SAT Writing: 490 / 610
GPA requirements: 3.3
tuition:42,000
popular majors:Arts,business, computer and info science,Psychology,ect...
student life: Drew’s campus provides both tranquility and excitement. Its location in the New jersey area offers almost unlimited intellectual, cultural, and social resources. But there is also much stimulation even nearer to home. Students of the Theological School are encouraged to participate fully in the broader life of the University. The Drew calendar annually includes nearly 400 events open to students and the public, including concerts, plays, films, athletic events, religious services, conferences, and lectures.
i choose this college because it has a major im interested in.i hear its a great school and it has many activities for youafter classes.the soccer team plays in a good division, so i hope to play in.
Columbia University
ReplyDeleteUpper Manhattan, New York, NY
Population- 29,250
SAT scores-
Critical Reading: 700 / 780
Math: 700 / 790
Writing: 700 / 790
GPA- 3.4 or higher
5 majors- English, Engineering, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science
Student Life- The student body is incredibly diverse and interesting. Columbia University occupies more than six city blocks, or 32 acres.
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Population- 8,010
SAT scores-
Critical Reading: 700 / 790
Math: 710 / 800
Writing: 710 / 800
GPA- 3.6 or higher
5 majors- Psychology, Nursing, Biology/Biological Sciences, English, Environmental Science
Student Life- Princeton’s beautiful 500-acre campus sits about an hour away from both New York City and Philadelphia. There are many cultural, educational, athletic and social activities available to the students.
I chose these schools because they have a great environment where you can both study and still enjoy yourself. Even though these two schools cost a lot, they both offer financial aid and give you various opportunities for scholarships and internships. These two schools are not too far away from home so I can easily transport back and forth. They also have plenty of clubs that seem really enjoyable and most importantly, they both have the major I am interested in.
· School Name: Kean University
ReplyDelete· Location: Union County, N.J
· Population: 12, 895
· SAT scores: 1020
· GPA requirements: 3.0
· 5 majors that school offers: Psychology
Business Administration and Management
Accounting
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
English Language and Literature, General
· Student Life: Kean offers 130+ student groups, campus restaurants, Greek life, book stores, athletics, and many more activities
The reason I chose this school as my second choice is because of the majors they have. I have been looking towards law since my 8th grade summer, and I have been attending Seton hall law school since freshmen year, learning more about law and participating in moot court mock trials. Also, I chose this school because the in-state tuition is affordable, and the student life has caught my attention. The S.A.T score is completely do-able, and I have more than a 3.0 g.p.a as my average, so there shouldn't be a problem with admission.
Also the distance from home is not far
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