College of engineering

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>Hello,
I'm a female senior in high school (I posted a "chance me" topic earlier, and people have told me my stats were pretty good). I was going to apply to LS&A, but however, I realized that there aren't many jobs on the market if I get a degree in JUST a science (like biochemistry) -- these are better for pre med, which I'm not planning on doing.</p>

<p>This is copy & pasted from my other thread:
- Out of state, from Texas. I go to a highly competitive high school here.
- I haven't calculated my weighted GPA yet, but my GPA is a 4.2 right now.
At my school, 4.0 = maximum for regulars, 4.5 = honors, 5.0 = AP classes
I've taken 7 AP classes so far in 3 years. I'm taking 5 more this year.
- SAT scores: 2120 (Reading: 690, Math: 760, Writing: 670). I'm retaking it in October.
- SAT subject: Math: 750, Planning on taking biology and physics in November. I know UM doesn't care much for subjects though.
- ACT score: 30 (English: 31, Math: 33, Reading: 32, Science: 24)
- I participate in Science Fair every single year, & I make it to the regional level (no HUGE wins though)
- Piano player for 11+ years
- This past summer, I was accepted into the UTD nanoexplorers program - really prestigious research institute internship
- Top 6% of my graduating class (rank 88 out of 1,311)
- Clubs: Science Fair, NHS, Spanish Club
- Won a few awards in high school for filmmaking/video contests.</p>

<p>I went to the campus 2 weeks ago & actually got to live there for a week, since my friend lives on campus. Fell in love with the place. I went on the campus tour by myself (my parents didn't come to MI with me).</p>

<p>I'm doing early decision, so the deadline is November 1.</p>

<p>I am thinking of doing Biomedical Engineering, or maybe even Industrial & OPerations engineering. </p>

<p>My question is: Will applying to CoE instead lower my chances of getting in? My mom said that since I am a girl, that might help.</p>

<p>Also, not sure if anyone knows much about this, but how good is Michigan for engineering? I really want to go to Michigan & I'm willing to go the extra mile to hunt out scholarships/save up money. I just like the general atmosphere of the university better than any place in Texas. The problem now is that if the University of Texas is more or less the same for engineering, it's going to be hard to convince my parents to let me go to U of M. I read a few articles today, and Michigan engineering seems to be really reputable.</p>

<p>Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>Engineering places more focus on Math scores and grades and less on other grades. Beyond that, it’s about equal or maybe just slightly harder to get into than LSA. In addition to that, being female may provide a small boost (I’m not sure that it provides any boost, but if it does it’s only a small one) to Engineering admissions where as it doesn’t for LSA admissions. Your chances are probably as good in Engineering as they are in LSA.</p>

<p>UMich and UT-Austin are about equally regarded for Engineering, but IOE is one of Michigan’s stronger programs. If you have specific questions about the IOE major here I can answer those too.</p>

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<p>Being a female won’t maybe help</p>

<p>It will help, a decent amount.</p>

<p>I think you’re in.</p>

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<p>You have a reasonable chance of getting in (match), but I am not sure how you can justify leaving TX when the alternative will cost twice as much. Two programs are worth paying an extra $100k for over UT-Austin in Engineering, and Michigan is not one of them if you ask me. </p>

<p>That being said, if your parents have the means and you really like Michigan better than Texas, your chances are certainly reasonable.</p>

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<p>Yeah, true. Thanks for the advice!</p>