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Should I apply to The Ohio State University?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:35 pm
by jbarl1
Thanks in advance for any advice...

I have a 3.85 and a 160. I applied to Boston U and Boston College along with Villanova and Northeastern (I haven't received any decisions yet). I have a decent list of extra curriculars, was an RA for 3 years and worked at my college over the summer and studied abroad. I have a very good personal statement and strong recommendations.

Any thoughts on whether I should throw in an application to The Ohio State University? Do I really have a chance, especially applying this late in the cycle?

Re: Should I apply to The Ohio State University?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:42 pm
by sckon
yes. You should also apply to iowa, indiana, and wisconsin for that matter.

Re: Should I apply to The Ohio State University?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:46 pm
by Scurredsitless1
You should apply to places located where you want to spend a decent part of your career. If Ohio seems appealing, you should apply there.

Re: Should I apply to The Ohio State University?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:26 pm
by jbarl1
Yeah I am thinking of adding Penn State to my list too.
Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin are all a bit too far from my central New York location to be realistic for me, but thanks for the advice!
I don't have a lot of money to put into applications so it's pretty limiting.

Re: Should I apply to The Ohio State University?

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:35 pm
by jbarl1
jayzon wrote:
jbarl1 wrote:Yeah I am thinking of adding Penn State to my list too.
Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin are all a bit too far from my central New York location to be realistic for me, but thanks for the advice!
I don't have a lot of money to put into applications so it's pretty limiting.
You have a 3.85; email schools and request a fee waiver.

Even if only one says yes (FYI: my results have been considerably better than this), you saved $ or get an extra application.
Would I just email admissions? Or am I supposed to fill out one of the forms schools have showing my financial need?