Chances for Engineering (out-of-state)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Chances at the following engineering schools please:
-Purdue University
-University of Michigan
-University of Wisconsin
-Penn St.</p>

<p>Purdue is my top choice. I live in Colorado.</p>

<p>Out-of-State
GPA (W): 3.93
Rank (W): ~140/842</p>

<p>GPA (UW): 3.38
Rank (UW): 271/842</p>

<p>ACT: 26
SAT: 1770 (540 CR, 630 M, 590 W)
APs: 3s in AP Eng. Lang, AP Chemistry, and AP Spanish lang
4 in AP U.S. History</p>

<p>I sent my online application last Friday and Purdue got my transcript from my school sometime this week</p>

<p>I have two very good letters of reccommendation.</p>

<p>My brother has a masters degree from Purdue, so I have legacy.</p>

<p>I have a very rigorous senior year schedule which inlcudes 5 APs: AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Microeconomics, AP U.S Government, AP English Literature</p>

<p>Academic Achievements
-Honor Roll (2003-2006)
-Academic Letter (2003-2006)
-Member of National Honor Society (2005-2006)</p>

<p>Extracurricular Achievements
-Varsity Member of the Speech & Debate Team (2003-2006)
-State Qualifier in Public Forum Debate (2006)
-Accumulated 650 NFL Points (2003-2006)
-Special Distinction in the National Forensics League (2006)
-Speech and Debate Letter (2004-2006)
-Science Research Project: "Statistical Analysis of the Geographic Distribution of Multiple Sclerosis" (2006)
-Honorable Mention at the Denver Metro Science Fair (2006)
-Member of the Colorado-Wyoming Junior Academy of Sciences (2006)
-Member of Chess Club (2006)</p>

<p>Service
-Organized Special Olympics Basketball Tournament (2003)
-Volunteered at Islamic Society of North America Regional Convention (2004)
-Volunteered at Islamic Society of North America National Convention (2005)
-Hospital Volunteer Work
-Over 30 hours of volunteer work at Sky Ridge Medical Center (2006)
-Over 25 hours of volunteer work at Centennial Medical Plaza (2006)</p>

<p>Please let me know what you guys think my chances are. i am very anxious, and nervous. Any help would be gladly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your chances do not look great. Your class rank, SAT scores are far below average by Michigan standards. Engineering is very competitive and I'd say your math need to be in the 700's </p>

<p>I'd assume the same goes for Wisconsin and Penn State. Not sure about Purdue. The only advice I can give you is to retake the SAT's (if its not too late), do well your first semester, or if all else fails, goto some other school and transfer if Michigan is your first choice.</p>

<p>Good luck. Let's see if Alexandre can give you some better advice.</p>