Chance for Rensselaer Polytechnic?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So, RPI is one of my top schools. I was wondering if I had any chance for it? I heard it's a hard school to get into. </p>

<p>Me: Asian (Indian to be more specific) Female
Grade: Junior
Overall GPA: 3.49
APs: 2 </p>

<p>I go to a college prep school, and all of my classes are taught at an honors level. </p>

<p>ACT: 24-27 (still haven't taken it yet, but I have taken some full length practice tests so this is an estimate)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
1. Soccer (freshman and sophomore)
2. Tennis (freshman year)
3. School play (sophomore year)
4. Model UN
5. Indian music </p>

<p>I've also been in several clubs. I've volunteered at Hemophilia of Indiana, the library, and my school. I'm also probably going to do some research in the summer.</p>

<p>Awards:
1.Two gold medals at ISSMA
2. One silver medal at ISSMA
3. Best Delegation and Verbal Recognition at Model UN
4. RPI Medal (TBD)</p>

<p>Please no negative comments, but healthy criticism is welcome.</p>

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<p>I hope your 27 materializes…</p>

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<p>My son is graduating from RPI this year. His GPA was about the same as yours, and he had SAT scores in the 600+ range for each category. He had someone in admissions give him a shot. It can definitely happen, but they do look at scores for sure. The SAT scores almost kept him out, and that was four years ago. I know it is worse now. That being said, he struggled a bit, but he had a lot of support and made it. You can too! Good luck to you!</p>

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<p>Thanks! Do you know what exactly made them admit your son? Was it extracurriculars?</p>