Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:20     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Wake
U Rochester
Boston College
Case
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:20     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
I’m not very up on sports but otherwise:

For ED, I’d suggest something like Vandy or Rice for ED1 and BC for ED2. Also consider Wash U.

Target - Villanova

Likely - Santa Clara but have to show interest; Denver University
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:19     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Small schools with big sports is a big ask. Leafy campus near a city doesn't make it easier. Richmond? Pitt? Neither falls into your size range, but either/both might offer the size/vibe your DC actually is looking for.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:15     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
UF checks most of the boxes though larger student body
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:14     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Anonymous wrote:Relatively new and don’t know all the current lingo, but looking to help DC identify “realistic” and “safety” schools based on the criteria they’ve figured out so far.

Stats: Public HS. 3.98 UW, 1530 SAT, 10 APs, including Calc BC, Bio, Physics, and Physics C. Three sport Varsity athlete since 10th (but not recruited- wants to play Club or intramural only.) A few other interesting/selective ECs but nothing national-level or extraordinary.

DC wants a traditional leafy campus with a lot of school spirit and high level sports to watch. Mid-size (5-8k undergrad?) Not limited geographically. Suburban/near a city (but not in the heart of one) would be a plus. Broad interests, no major in mind yet. Full pay.

Reaches/Lottery (will likely ED one):
Duke?
Northwestern?
Cornell?
Vanderbilt?

Would love some ideas for more “realistic” targets and “safety” schools that fit this vibe.



Mid-size is going to be your primary limiting factor, near a city next. Some possibilities--none are quite perfect but might fit the bill.
Wake Forest
Lehigh University came to my mind. It's in Bethlehem which is not a big city, but the area feels dense-ish.
Villanova if he's comfortable with a not too religious but still Catholic school. Likewise, Gonzaga--which is in Spokane, WA.
University of Vermont--not too big on the traditional sports and bigger than you like (11-12k undergrads) but on the nice nature-y edge of an accessible city.
Butler in Indianapolis



Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:11     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Wake Forest, William and Mary
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:11     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Anonymous wrote:College of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Stanford, SMU, Naval Academy, William and Mary, Villanova.


You are suggesting Stanford as a likely or safety?

Naval Academy is a terrible plan unless a kid is clear that they want to join the Navy. OP’s kid isn’t.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:09     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
College of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Stanford, SMU, Naval Academy, William and Mary, Villanova.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:04     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Anonymous wrote:Relatively new and don’t know all the current lingo, but looking to help DC identify “realistic” and “safety” schools based on the criteria they’ve figured out so far.

Stats: Public HS. 3.98 UW, 1530 SAT, 10 APs, including Calc BC, Bio, Physics, and Physics C. Three sport Varsity athlete since 10th (but not recruited- wants to play Club or intramural only.) A few other interesting/selective ECs but nothing national-level or extraordinary.

DC wants a traditional leafy campus with a lot of school spirit and high level sports to watch. Mid-size (5-8k undergrad?) Not limited geographically. Suburban/near a city (but not in the heart of one) would be a plus. Broad interests, no major in mind yet. Full pay.

Reaches/Lottery (will likely ED one):
Duke?
Northwestern?
Cornell?
Vanderbilt?

Would love some ideas for more “realistic” targets and “safety” schools that fit this vibe.


Cornell seems like a terrible fit
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:03     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Anonymous wrote:Wisconsin.


Has more than 37,000 undergrads at Madison alone, not 5-8K like OP wants.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:03     Subject: Re:Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Boston College, University of Rochester. A safety option might be SMU
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:01     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
What high level sports are at Cornell and Vanderbilt?
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:01     Subject: Re:Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
U of Miami is a target/likely with those stats, in a suburb near Miami, mid-size, good culture for sports.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 14:00     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Wisconsin.
Anonymous
Post 07/18/2024 13:58     Subject: Help DC Identify Realistic Target and Safety Schools
Relatively new and don’t know all the current lingo, but looking to help DC identify “realistic” and “safety” schools based on the criteria they’ve figured out so far.

Stats: Public HS. 3.98 UW, 1530 SAT, 10 APs, including Calc BC, Bio, Physics, and Physics C. Three sport Varsity athlete since 10th (but not recruited- wants to play Club or intramural only.) A few other interesting/selective ECs but nothing national-level or extraordinary.

DC wants a traditional leafy campus with a lot of school spirit and high level sports to watch. Mid-size (5-8k undergrad?) Not limited geographically. Suburban/near a city (but not in the heart of one) would be a plus. Broad interests, no major in mind yet. Full pay.

Reaches/Lottery (will likely ED one):
Duke?
Northwestern?
Cornell?
Vanderbilt?

Would love some ideas for more “realistic” targets and “safety” schools that fit this vibe.