Chances for an ED Hopeful!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Lehigh University
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<p>Hey everyone. I know these threads are somewhat pointless because it doesn't mean much, but it would be nice to know someone else's take on my app.</p>

<p>I am applying EDI to Lehigh for the PC Rossin College of Engineering-- Bioengineering.</p>

<p>Asian-American Adopted Female from competitive public high school in NJ
GPA: 3.4/4.0 (unweighted)
SAT: 2060 (670CR, 690M, 700W), 1360 (670CR, 690M)
ACT: Took, but will not submit (28 - 26 Eng, 28 Math, 30 reading, 29 Eng w Writing - 12 essay)
AP: Psychology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics
Rank: School does not rank
I've basically taken all honors and AP classes my four years. Freshman year I took all the honors classes a freshman could take... I've tried hard to have a rigorous schedule. I know the GPA thing is a hinderance to my application, but what's done is done.</p>

<p>Senior schedule:
AP Macroeconomcs
AP Microeconomics
AP Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology H
Calculus H
English 12 H</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
3 years: Varsity Golf - Captain (I made some all ____ lists...)
4 years: Student Government - Vice President (All 4 years)
3 years: Pre-Medical Program (40% acceptance rate within high school)
3 years: Internships throughout high school at the local hospital
3 years: Volunteered at the public library
2 years: Co-President of a Cyberbullying Awareness CLub (Met senator Menendez)
2 years: National Technical Honor Society - Secretary
4+ years: Own my own Webdesign business (made websites for small 501c3s and actors/actresses)</p>

<p>Interest shown: Visited a total of 4 times. Diversity Achivers Program participant. Email contact with the dean of admissions. Three tours, overnight, two information sessions.</p>

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<p>retrodreamer -</p>

<p>Your stats look a little similar to mine, actually, and were both ED’ing for BioE! Anyway, I’ll go piece by piece through your stats. </p>

<p>Your GPA is great; a 3.4 uwGPA with that many APs is fantastic, so no, it will not be a hindrance at all! Taking all those APs makes that 3.4 look significantly better than a 4.0 with CP or other non-honors classes. </p>

<p>Your SAT score is good, too. You’re about at the 60-65 percentile for Lehigh’s accepted students, so once again you should be fine in this regard. </p>

<p>You’re acedemic rigor is also great. Lehigh is very much interested in how much you put into your schoolwork, and by taking many AP classes, honors, etc., you are showing them not only how much work you’ve put in put about your motivation and work ethic. I don’t think there’s anything more important than this criterion. </p>

<p>Also, your ECs are great! If, for some reason that I don’t understand, you were an “on the fence” applicant, your ECs should definitely take you over the top. You seem very dedicated to a bunch of fantastic ECs and you show a lot of leadership roles. As a side note, I run a 501(c) and we may be in need of a new website… Just a thought!</p>

<p>So, my very unqualified opinion is that you’re fine; Lehigh looks for reasons to accept you, not for reasons to keep you out. They should have plenty to accept you over! If you want to really seal the deal, continue to contact Lehigh and you’ll be more than OK. </p>

<p>Are you planning on going to med school after Lehigh? You have some great premedical ECs, so I’m just curious as that’s also my exact plan. </p>

<p>Best of luck! Hopefully we’ll both be BioEs at Lehigh!

  • Mike</p>
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<p>Hey Mike, we do have a lot in common. I am looking to possibly go pre-med, but if I don’t I’m perfectly happy with a career in the engineering aspect of medicine. If you do want a new website for your 501c3 I’d be happy to provide my services :slight_smile: I’m a bit busy now and will be until graduation (haha), but if you need help, I’m here.</p>

<p>Thanks for the insightful analysis of my stats etc. I wish you the best of luck with your application. We should reconnect in december when the admissions decisions are mailed!!</p>

<p>Oh and I dont know if you’ve seen the email yet, but the EDI dead line has been moved back a week! More time for us to work on essays!</p>

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<p>Oh I did not see the email but I’ve already submitted all of mine. Do you think they’re moving back the decision day, also? That would be devastating…</p>

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<p>I have a feeling it may move it back a few days, but probably nothing drastic… At least I hope not</p>