College Admissions and GPA (Chances of getting into G-Tech, U-M, UIUC, and Purdue)

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, I am an international student applying to several schools such as UIUC, Purdue University, Georgia Tech, and University of Michigan.
As you see, I want to attend to schools that have good Engineering programs and I wish to major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. </p>

<p>It would be real thankful if you guys could provide good advice.</p>

<p>First of all I want to know if these schools look at my Freshman (9th grade) grades a lot.
So here is a basic summary of my GPA.</p>

<p>Weighted: 3.69
Unweighted: 3.625</p>

<p>9th Grade GPA: 3.00 / 2.50
10th Grade GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
11th Grades GPA: 4.13 / 4.13
12th Grade GPA: 4.13 / X</p>

<p>I am currently attending a Christian private school in California and I came to the states my sophomore year.
During my freshman year, I was back in my home country and, as you take a look at my freshman GPA, I did not want to study because I have no specific dreams.
But as I approached my sophomore year, I found something I really wanted to do and decided to finish my studies in the States.
After I came to the states, starting my sophomore year, I really pushed myself and studied hard.</p>

<p>In addition, my SAT scores are:</p>

<p><sat i="">
Reading: 590
Math: 750
Writing: 610</sat></p>

<p>1950</p>

<p><sat ii="">
Math II: 750
Korean w/ Listening: 800</sat></p>

<p>I am currently in ASB (Associated Student Body), Varsity Soccer team, and coupld of other clubs such as NHS, CSF, and NEHS.</p>

<p>I really want to attend Purdue University or University of Illinois (majoring Electrical Engineering). What would you say the chances are?
And, as mentioned above, I am worried that the colleges would look at my Freshman grades and deny me... Would this be a big deal?</p>

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<p>You might want to take the SAT 2 in some other subject… Isn’t that your first language?</p>

<p>Wait nevermind, you’re a senior. I think you’ll get into Georgia Tech. Korean schools deflate grades more than American ones, so you shouldn’t worry too much about your freshman year grades.</p>

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<p>Thanks lullinatalk!
So what would you say about the other schools? (such as Purdue and UIUC)
Do you think I might make it?</p>

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<p>Probably a good chance at UIUC. Michigan could be a match/low reach given that your classes are rigorous enough. I only know about these schools because my close friends or I applied to them. No clue about Purdue.</p>