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Where should I apply?

Hi, everyone! Thank you for taking a moment to see my post.

I am looking to double major in Political Economy/Statistics (or something similar), and any advice is greatly appreciated. Eventually, I plan to go to law school. I am also interested in joining the FBI or related organizations, though this isn't a targeted career plan.

I prefer small liberal arts colleges, though I would be willing to go to a larger school if I got enough financial help. I have divorced parents - my custodial parent doesn't make much money, and my noncustodial parent is remarried and both of them are well-off. Financially, I'm not sure where I stand for aid, but I don't expect any financial help from my non-custodial parent.

My stats:

Class of 2027, Small rural high school, Midwest

4.00 UW 4.233 W GPA

10-11 AP Classes upon graduation, 2 dual enrollment

Ranked (1-2)/211 - my school doesn't release rank, but I know I'm top 2

33 ACT

1360 SAT

New SAT score incoming

School average SAT: 949

School average ACT: 17

ECs:

3 year Drum Major in a 170 member Marching Band

2 year Varsity Softball (9/10)

2 year Executive Student Council VP

1 year Executive Student Council Secretary

Youth in Government Delegation Leader, State Conference Committee Chair, National Conference alternate, and State Conference Family Group Leader

Board Member of my city's Planning Commission

Job Shadow Local District Court Judge

Debate Club founder/president - we are set to compete next fall

BPA (with awards)

Live/work on family farm in the summers

3 year part time softball umpire

100+ volunteer hours

Math tutor

Varsity Math Team

NHS - leadership TBD

MSBOA All Stars Performer

Organized several events to raise money for charity, raising over $1,500 from individual events and over $16,000 at events I co-organized

In addition to a few more extracurriculars where I haven't had an impact

Awards:

2x Social Studies Department Award

Band Department Award

State Solo and Ensemble Proficiency 1 Achievement Award

2nd Place Business Spelling BPA Regionals

7th Place Business Spelling BPA State, 2nd National alternate

2x Youth in Government Bill Passage - sent to state legislative committee

2x Division 1 rating at State Solo and Ensemble

4x Division 1 rating at District Solo and Ensemble

Academic All-Conference

I apologize for writing so much, but any advice is greatly appreciated! I don't have much guidance when it comes to drafting my applications, so I would be deeply grateful to anyone who took the time to consider my application. Thank you.

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@Voidjack946a day ago [edited]

Would you prefer in-state, or out-of-state? Which state would be best?

[🎤 AUTHOR]@mere202322 hours ago

@Voidjack946 Thank you for your response! I'd prefer schools in the Northeast or the Midwest, and don't have an in-state preference.

@Voidjack94622 hours ago

Honestly I would say try something like Michigan university.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@mere202322 hours ago

Thanks for the suggestion!

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