I’m an incoming senior and I plan to apply for civil engineering at all schools, except for UCSD where I’m going to apply for structural engineering.
Courses & grades (1st sem/2nd sem)
9th grade:
Adv English I (A/A-), Adv Algebra II (A/A), CP Bio (A/A-), Chinese I (A+, A+), Env Engineering I (A/A+), Adv Jazz Band (A/A+), Careers/Health (A/A), PE 9 (A/A+)
10th grade:
Adv English II (A/A), Math Analysis/Adv Trig (A/A), Chemistry (A-/A-), AP Human Geo (A/A), Chinese II (A+/A+), Env Engineering II (A/A), Court Sports (A/A+)
11th grade:
AP English Lang (B+/A-), AP Calc AB (A/A), AP Physics 1 (B/A-), AP Env Sci (A-/A-), US Hist (A/A-), Chinese III (A/A), Our Sustainable (A-/A) -got college credit for this class
My 9-11 academic GPA is 4.2 W and 3.95 UW and my 10-11 academic GPA is 4.3 W and 3.92 UW
SAT: 1st time 1220 (600 Eng, 620 Math), 2nd time 1330 (640 Eng, 690 Math) got 6, 5, 6 on the essay both times
ACT: 29 (32 Eng, 30 Math, 27 Reading, 28 Science, 8 Writing)
AP scores: Human Geo - 5, Calc AB - 4, Lang - 3, Physics 1 - 2, Env Sci - 2
Taking Math 2 and Physics SAT subject tests next month
Extracurriculars:
- Key Club (I was the president for 2 years and now I’m the VP. I’ve been the service expo and interclub coordinators for the division and now I’m executive assistant)
- Chinese Club (I was treasurer for 2 years and might run for VP next year)
- CSF (VP last year)
- NHS
- JV tennis (probably going to be on varsity next year)
- Play piano at home
- Approx 400 hours of community service
I know my SAT/ACT are quite low and I’m worried that the two Bs I got first semester of junior year will ruin my chances at some of these schools. Also, my AP scores are quite bad but I heard those don’t affect college admissions too much. I plan to study and retake the ACT in September.
I know engineering is one of the most competitive majors, but I’ve heard that since I’m a girl that I might have a higher chance.
I really want to get into UCB or UCLA, but I’d be content with any of the other schools listed.
Thank you!