<p>Senior-New York
GPA-92.27 (W)
SAT-CR-560. Math-680, W-620
ACT- English(28), Math(32), Reading(30), and Science(33). These are the highest scores I got in each section. My composite would be a 31 superscore or 29 not superscored.</p>
<p>EC's:
National Honor Society-11th and 12th
Science Honor Society-11th and 12th
Marching Band-10th, 11th, and 12th. Section Leader of the low brass section.
Big Brother/Little Brother-11th
Volunteering-I volunteer at a local hospital. I have over 100 hours. I received an award for over 50 hours of volunteering.
Winter Track and Field-2 varsity letters, going for my third this season. I am going to be Co-Captain this season. </p>
<p>I would guess that you have a reasonable chance to get in. </p>
<p>Check out this other web site that gives a plot of GPA vs SAT composite scores and shows who got in and who did not. You can uncheck those that were denied or waitlisted to see what scores got in (or vice versa). The site is [College</a> Search - College Admissions](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■%5DCollege”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■) They have these plots and much more info for a lot of schools. You can see that some applicants with strong score are denied while some weaker are admitted. Says to me that scores are only part of the story.</p>
<p>You have a very good chance of being admitted, however academic financial aid will likely be minimal. Make sure your application essay is well written. In your case, it can be the difference between being accepted and waitlisted/rejected.</p>
<p>By “JHU” I am assuming that you mean John Hopkins. </p>
<p>At the top tier schools (JHU, MIT, etc.) the aid is almost always need based only. At those schools, how do you not give merit based aid to everyone? </p>
<p>WPI is a step down from these schools. Still a good school. It can and does, therefore, try to better itself by giving merit based aid to those students that it really wants to attract.</p>
<p>I would sugggest considering getting your application in for the Early Action 1 round (application deadline of November 10). It is nonbinding and you will have an answer in mid-December.</p>
<p>The most recent data available shows an EA acceptance rate of 76%, while the regular decision acceptance rate was closer to 50%. In prior years, people have surmised that, due to the much higher yield that WPI has from the EA rounds (which makes the school look better in the rankings), it may be advantageous to apply EA. </p>
<p>Whatever the reason, being in an application pool with a 76% acceptance rate is rather attractive, as is having a decision in mid-December.</p>
<p>You are from MIT I know and perhaps it is foolish to argue with you on this one but I believe think that given a choice, some of these schools would give merit aid to a few of the candidates who they want to attract the most. There is an elite group of people who are admitted to Yale or MIT and are essentially “shoo-ins”. </p>
<p>But I think that merit aid has a social cost that is wise to avoid if an institution has a sufficiently strong reputation. I am happy that I received a good scholarship but I would be even happier if some time down the road WPI gave out less merit and could meet the need of all students. I believe that the best way an insititution can improve itself is by investments in faculty quality, research facilities, and equipment. </p>
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<p>Yes it’s great. Actually I think the overall acceptance rate is now down to 56%. WPI is becoming slightly more selective. But I think this partially has to do with the fact that Early Admission applicants are wealthier and have higher stats.</p>
<p>And applying early action lets you decide whether or not you want to apply anywhere else. If you get a great package at WPI and are sure you don’t want to go anywhere else, you can save money.</p>
<p>Trying to be honest and objective here so don’t take offense:</p>
<p>I think you have a reasonable (50% shot). I would suggest retaking the SAT as well. Your SAT scores are below the midpoint for WPI students (roughly 1290, though 50% of students have lower SAT scores). Although your 31 superscored ACT is fine. Even though WPI claims to be SAT-optional, the only other option is to use FlexPath and they use SAT while determining scholarships and need based aid. Your 92% weighted GPA is fine as well though it may be on the weaker side.</p>