Am I good enough for Purdue?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey people! I am an international student who is targeting Purdue for mechanical engineering. I got a 2010 in SAT and my high school percentage for grades 9-12 is 75%. My extra curriculars arent that great though ive participated in a few events and was an active member of the school soccer team. Please chance me? Also, please suggest some good universities which I can apply to and some universities in which i am almost guaranteed admission!</p>

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<p>How about Iowa State? From About.com: <a href=“Iowa State University: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/iowa-state.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>“Iowa State University typically ranks in the top 50 public universities in the United States, and the school has particular strengths in science, engineering and agriculture. ISU’s College of Business is also popular among undergraduates. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is about a half hour drive from Des Moines. ISU’s strengths in teaching and research have earned it membership in the Association of American Universities. On the athletic front, the Iowa State Cyclones compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.”</p>

<p>My kid has a good friend there studying CS and really likes it. At $32K out of state, it’s a relative bargain.</p>

<p>You should be pretty much guaranteed admission with your SAT and grades:
<a href=“Iowa State University: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/iowa-state-university-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Yes thats a great option but I feel even Purdue would be a reach. Or would it? :stuck_out_tongue: And thanks for the suggestion :D</p>

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<p>If you look at Purdue’s general admission stats you seem to be ok but the engineering admission stats are higher. It is not a slam dunk for you but you are within the range although at the lower end. Being a full pay international student might work to your advantage though.</p>

<p>See:
<a href=“Purdue University: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/purdue-west-lafayette-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“https://engineering.purdue.edu/OFE/CommonQuestions/FAQs#qualifications”>https://engineering.purdue.edu/OFE/CommonQuestions/FAQs#qualifications&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Ill still apply though. Thanks anyways :D</p>