Advice needed, chem eng

College Search & Selection
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<p>OK, so scores are in and I'd appreciate advice on schools I've visited and/or researched. </p>

<p>GPA 88
ACT 30
Female
Biracial (white and AA)
decent ECs and essay</p>

<p>My high school only has a few AP classes and I've taken 2, did well in both. </p>

<p>Interested in chemical engineering, love math and physics/chemistry. Interested in the following schools and wondered if I have a good chance:</p>

<p>UDEL
UCONN
UPITT
STONY BROOK
SUNY BUFFALO
U OF ROCHESTER
UMASS AMHERST
NORTHEASTERN
RIT
CLARKSON
WPI
U OF MD-CP
LEHIGH</p>

<p>Any and all thoughts appreciated. Any other schools you can think of also appreciated. i prefer larger schools but know some on my list are very small. Also, should I apply EA to any for a better chance? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Cost constraints? Have you checked the net price calculator on each school?</p>

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<p>Yes, cost is taken care of, just need suggestions on schools. The SUNYs would be the best for cost but I’ve run the calculators on the other schools and with my parents.</p>

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<p>Does your 88 GPA convert to a 3.3 or 3.4 GPA (B+) on the more usual scale?</p>

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<p>It converts to both, depending on what scale I use, that’s why I put the 88 not not 3.3 or 3.4. I know it’s on the low side but my math and science grades are 4.0. Spanish 3 and Brit Lit brought me down. They were 78 and 83.</p>

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<p>Anyone? Any and all advice, comments appreciated.</p>

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<p>Why so many OOS schools? What do you consider your safeties?
Looks like a good list overall.
Why not RPI? Syracuse? B.U.?
Being an URM and female will work in your favor at many of the schools on your list.</p>

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<p>Yes, which ones do you consider the safeties? Determine your safeties first, then add others as desired.</p>