Chances for Engineering

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I am an international student [from Brazil] who is currently applying for a degree of Aerospace Engineering at:</p>

<p>University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MIT
Stanford
Caltech
Princeton
Purdue
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>●Rank: 1/43</p>

<p>●Average grade: 92/100 (no GPA)</p>

<p>●SAT I: 670 CR, 780 M, 680 WR</p>

<p>●SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Physics</p>

<p>●TOEFL: 105</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>● Private pilot student, able to fly single-engine airplanes (15 logged flight hours);</p>

<p>● ‘Virtual airline’ (Redirecionando...) manager; in charge of organizing seminars about aviation and teaching flying concepts (since 2007);</p>

<p>● Instructor of an aviation based online course offered worldwide (known as IVAO). In charge of teaching mechanics, aerodynamics, meteorology, etc. (2008-2010).</p>

<p>● Graphic designing (since 2007);</p>

<p>● Video production; productor of advertising videos (since 2008);</p>

<p>● R/C planes flying and building;</p>

<p>● Cycling; participate on local events;</p>

<p>● Music student (violin).</p>

<p>● Math/Physics tutoring (algebra, geometry, pre-calc and general physics)</p>

<p>● Community service</p>

<p>● Photographing</p>

<p>● Researching (aerodynamics)</p>

<p>Distinctions:</p>

<p>● 9 gold medals at school for highest average grade</p>

<p>● Semifinalist of Brazilian Physics Olympiad</p>

<p>● Youngest student pilot enrolled at state's flying school</p>

<p>● Awarded speaker during local history and literature fair</p>

<p>● Created tutoring service for high school students that was later promoted by school</p>

<p>● Winner of national amateur advertising video production contest</p>

<p>● Awarded instructor of an aviation teaching network</p>

<p>● Presented a company presentational video at an international technology event</p>

<p>● Participant of 30-mile cycling competitions</p>

<p>● Among top 1% of school for 10 consecutive years</p>

<p>I highly appreciate any consideration of my posted data to give me an insight about "expected" admission decision.</p>

<p>Thank you for your attention so far.</p>

<p>Sincerely,
Sandro Rodrigues</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - high match/ low reach
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - match
MIT - reach
Stanford - reach
Caltech - reach
Princeton - reach
Purdue - match
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - match</p>

<p>Great stats, good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you, great insight!</p>

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<p>I would agree with guruofgreatness’s analysis.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your time!</p>

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<p>Just finished my applications today for all of those universities. Standing-by for transcripts to be sent by school.</p>

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<p>Also agree with guruofgreatness. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>^ Thank you :wink: Great help you all.</p>