Chance me for Engineering Please

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northeastern University
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<p>So Im interested in going to school for Engineering, for Fall 2010. I am a rising senior right now and I am wondering what schools would be good matches for me and my SATs, GPA, etc that I could get a decent engineering degree at.</p>

<p>SATs: 1920: (CR 720) (M 610) (W 590)
GPA: 3.65 W
SAT2s: (US hist 700) (MATH2 510 yeah, ouch. should i retake?)</p>

<p>3 years cross country, 1 year lacrosse. Leadership positions in clubs, mentoring programs.
No community service.</p>

<p>I come from a large, competitive public high school in southern california, and I would say im in the top 20% of my class.</p>

<p>I know that my stats arent awesome, do I even have a chance at getting into Northeastern for engineering?</p>

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<p>If you were from MA, I’d say UMass (in-state). Since you’re from CA, try Cal-Davis and Cal-Santa Barbara.</p>

<p>If you’re less concerned with costs, then NEU and BU would work great if you want to come to Boston.</p>

<p>If you’re concerned with reputation which your “decent engineering degree” statement implies, go to a source like [Rankings</a> - Best Engineering Schools - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/rankings/]Rankings”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/rankings/) to help you come up with a more substantial list.</p>

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<p>No way UC Davis or SB with those SAT scores. Sorry…
You might have a shot at NEU since they actually want kids from outside of New England.
Are finances a consideration? It’s expensive and particularly when you add in travel. You probably won’t see merit aid with those scores.</p>

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<p>I had similar scores on SAT, similar GPA and less EC’s and I got in w/ a 10k Dean scholarship as well. I think you have a good shot but try to get it up, every bit helps in the end.</p>

<p>Def retake your SAT II math</p>