Chances of getting into these colleges?

Question

I am a senior and was wondering what my chances are of getting into the colleges I am interested in. I live in Massachusetts, so I am out of state for 7 of the 9 colleges if that makes a difference

University of Arizona

University of Florida

Florida State

University of New Orleans

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Salem State

New Mexico State

University of Oregon

University of Washington

and my stats

3.8 GPA

4 years of English (2 honors)

4 years of Math (honors, up to Pre-Calculus)

4 years of Science (3 honors)

4 years of History (3 honors, 1 AP)

2 years of Spanish (1 honors)

SAT:

550 Critical Reading

570 Math

590 Writing

Extracurriculars:

National Honor Society

2 years of track

2 years of cross country

Answer 1

University of Arizona - VERY EASY.  If you don't get in, there's something wrong with the admissions people.

University of Florida - You most likely should, but your SAT scores are a little low.

Florida State - Your GPA is very high here, but your SAT scores are a little low.

University of New Orleans - Not sure

University of Massachusetts Boston - Definitely you should get in.  Your GPA surpasses the average, and you are in-state.  That helps a lot.

Salem State - Not sure

New Mexico State - Not Sure

University of Oregon - Not Sure

University of Washington - Your GPA is very high here, but your SAT scores are a little low.

You have a very high GPA for these schools, however your SAT scores are low to get accepted.  You should take it again and try to get in the 1800s.  I think the deadline passed for the October SAT, so you should take the one in November in order to get your scores in on time to apply.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm puzzled why someone with a 3.8 GPA is applying to Salem State and UMass-Boston.  Seems like with that GPA you should be going to the top state college UMass-Amherst.

I don't follow the rhyme or reasons for the schools you have selected.  University of Florida is actually very difficult to get into.  The others you should have a strong chance.

I strongly suggest consulting the US News & World Report rankings.  According to US News, the top colleges in Mass are Harvard, MIT, Wellesley, Holy Cross, BC, Tufts, Brandeis, BU.  You don't have the stats for Harvard and MIT but if you can probably get your SATs up a bit so you can get into one of the next tier.