<p>I have a 3.16 GPA and 1820 SAT (going for a 2000+ in Oct) </p>
<p>I have some good ECs. What are my chances? Want to do mechanical engineering</p>
<p>Mechanical engineering–think you have a decent chance. However I think if you raise your GPA to a 3.3-3.5, the better.</p>
<p>In addition,how do you go about studying for the SAT’s? (just curious)</p>
<p>I’ll see if I can improve it my senior year.
I think the best way is to study on your own without any classes. I use the BB book, Tutor Ted (has solutions to the BB), and its all PRACTICE from there. :)</p>
<p>I’m sorry for disturbing you, but I would also like to go to Stevens and have similar stats to yours. Did you get in?</p>
<p>gotmilk posted in the Stevens admissions decisions thread that year: </p>
<p>Waitlisted.
1820 SATs
3.17 GPA
Rutgers engineering it is then.</p>
<p>stevenskid-- applying ED is good and they like long-term ECs like band.</p>
<p>You don’t know how happy this made me. I’ve been in band for 4 years. Thank you, I will apply ED!!!</p>
<p>Just be aware that if finances are an issue, if you apply Early Decision to Stevens than you will not be able to compare the financial aid package from Stevens with financial aid packages from other schools that are regular decision.</p>
<p>It’s alright. I don’t think Stevens will be that expensive. But thank you for your info.</p>
<p>Parents have to sign the ED agreement or the student cannot apply ED. I would hope that they look at the cost before signing.</p>
<p>If you fill out the CSS profile by December 1, they will give you your estimated financial award at the same time as your acceptance.</p>
<p>Acceptance is binding when you send in your deposit.</p>
<p>Stevens is super expensive! And I think you have a solid chance at getting in :)</p>
<p>Stevens is expensive on paper, so a lot of students may rule it out, but I think that a lot of people get a decent amount of merit/need based aid (especially if you are a strong student).</p>
<p>Rualum is, as usual, correct.</p>
<p>However, when I read that stevenskid wrote, “I don’t think Stevens will be that expensive” and tuition and fees are $44,600 and room & board are $14,200 (almost $59,000 before books, transportation, spending money, etc.) for freshman and room at $12,000 for upperclassman, I wouldn’t want him and his parents to be going into ED without their eyes wide open.</p>
<p>Good luck, stevenskid!</p>
<p>My parents wore told it was around $60,000 in our interview at stevens, the lady also said that they are very generous with scholarships. I appreciate you for looking out !!!</p>
<p>Very generous might mean a coa of 50k
Ed is not a good idea imho</p>
<p>Well, ED is a personal choice. Here are the pros and cons (for Stevens ED1) as I see them:</p>
<p>Benefits to Stevens ED1: Acceptance rate is > than regular decision applicants.
You find out your decision and financial package early.
Your decision is not binding until you submit your deposit. So you can apply to other regular decision and rolling admissions places as well. If you decide against Stevens, you still have those other offers.</p>
<p>Cons: You can’t compare as many offers.
ED1 uses up your early decision choice.
Once you are accepted, you only have about 3 weeks to make your decision.
Maybe you didn’t get your best financial offer from them (but maybe you did?)</p>
<p>And if you’re not sure yet, you can do ED2 with similar benefits.</p>
<p>So no black and white answer to this. Depends on your situation.</p>
<p>Has anyone who has applied ED1 for September 2014 received a decision from Stevens yet? We have heard from some early actions, but not from Stevens yet. Getting anxious.</p>
<p>Still waiting for ED1 response also.</p>