<p>My stats: </p>
<p>4.1 Weighted/3.7 Unweighted GPA
2000 SAT ( 720 M, 660 CR, 620 W)
800 SAT Math 2, 750 US History, 710 Chemistry
31 ACT
Would have taken 11 APs by the end of high school ( 4 senior year)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
4 years of Track and Field
3 Years of Science Olympiad
4 Years of Academic League
2 years ( cofounder) of Math Tutoring Club
2 years of National Honor Society
3 years of california scholarship federation
4 years ( 200+) hours as library volunteer
Active Temple volunteer
6 Years of Tae Kwon Do
Boy Scouts</p>
<p>Awards and Recognitions:</p>
<p>National Merit Scholarship Commended
Silver Star Award recipient for 6 semesters ( 4.0+ GPA)
AP Scholar with distinction
Eagle Scout
Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do</p>
<p>WOULD I BE ABLE TO GET INTO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EARLY DECISION???</p>
<p>Chance me will you??!?</p>
<p>You have a pretty strong shot at McCormick ED, but I would take the SATs again and try to get the Reading score above 700 (a few more points on the Math wouldn’t hurt either, but your Math 2 SAT Subject Test should more than cover you).</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>hopefully my SATs would be around a 2100. </p>
<p>I heard their acceptance rate for McCormick ED was around 40%, as opposed to RD which is about 25%. </p>
<p>Should this help me since 2 out 5 people get in ED?</p>
<p>i think you’ll get in.</p>
<p>thanks a2npersuas2n!!</p>
<p>anymore opinions guys!!!
help me out here ppl…</p>
<p>I think that especially if you apply ED, you’ll have a good shot. Focus on making the essays great and good luck. The applicant pool next year should also be smaller, so your chances will also increase.</p>
<p>Sorry if I deviated from the norm but I really don’t think you have that good of a chance. Your activities don’t show your passion for science and most of them are very common. I applied this year (optimistic about my chances) with a 2250 SAT, 4.0 UW GPA, published paper that I presented at a research conference at UC Berkeley, book chapter for an engineering book, Eagle scout, violin for ~6 years, 118.5 on AMC (qualified for AIME), etc.
I recently got into CalTech so I’m optimistic about NU. I don’t mean to be condescending in any way but I really think you should focus on depth and in becoming an expert in what you truly desire to pursue as a career.
Ask yourself these questions:
Why do I want to go to Northwestern University Electrical Engineering?
What do I wish to do if I get in?
What can I bring to the university if I get in?
Why should NU accept me?</p>
<p>These questions will give you a clear idea of why you want to go to NU and what you should do to prepare. You need to focus on what you truly wish to do later in life and prepare yourself accordingly. Colleges want an applicant who shows depth and persistence in a certain academic area instead of someone who is shallow yet spread across the board (sort of like you in this case). Find something that you are really good at and become an expert. If you can show your expertise to NU, I’m sure they’ll appreciate you for the person you are.
Good Luck!</p>
<p>wow cheecheepong(i bet he is Korean) talks the truth. he made me look back again why i want to go here.</p>
<p>Normally I hate commenting on chance threads (I have no authority as I am an applicant myself), but I disagree with cheecheepong’s comments. His scores and ECs are great, but you don’t need as great stats to get in and yours are good as they are. Secondly, I hardly think that Science, Math and Academic League stuff is “shallow” and your athletic stuff adds a new facet to your application. And I don’t think you can judge a person’s passion and drive from a list of their stats, nor does it make you any less passionate about engineering if you’re not already a published author.</p>
<p>i really hope cheecheepong ain’t right cuz i have no idea what i wanna do in this world and i sure as hell would not be able to decide right now.</p>
<p>Well since I’m an applicant myself, I cannot be certain but my research mentor, who has sent numerous students into prestigious programs over the course of 10 years, asked me those exact questions on why I wish to go to MIT (my number 1 choice). When I couldn’t come up with legitimate answers, he told me to go think about the questions I posted earlier. I thought about them and wrote up a Statement of Purpose on why I wish to go to MIT. Although I was deferred from Early Action, I am optimistic about my chances in getting accepted.
Good Luck everyone! Don’t lose hope!</p>
<p>I would agree with cheecheepong. Not with his statement that you don’t have a good shot, because I would have no idea, but because test scores and academics may not be a crucial factor in determining your admissions. My brother, who graduated two years ago from the School of Communications had a 23 on his ACT. He had a 4.0, but was involved in everything. He had leadership positions in speech, started clubs, international HOBY and coutless other things. I have no idea what NU looks at after my brother got in (granted he is really bad at standardized tests). But, what all of his friends who attended NU have said, is that it is how well you, as an individual, fit into the undergraduate school of your choice. You and someone else may have the exact same scores but unless you distinguish your self as to why you should be chosen in the McCormick, for example, they probably won’t admit. But i think that McCormick, ED is good. Definately apply ED! Good luck.</p>