I did my ACT twice and both times I got a 19 and I would like to know if there are any colleges that I can get into with that score?
What state are you from?
The bigger question is…can you make it through an engineering program? Why do you think your ACT was so low? What was your math subscore? Have you taken the SAT? If so, what was the math subscore?
@eyemgh
I live in Pennsylvania one of the main reasons my score was so low is because I am currently a senior and I am now taking algebra 2 but over the summer I will be taking a calculus course. I plan on taking the SAT next month.
Calculus will help you understand whether you’d like engineering. Tell us more about your SAT… was math higher than 19? (When my kids took the SAT, I don’t think it had much algebra 2 content … but perhaps I am remember wrong or it has changed).
As @colorado_mom and I both asked, what were your math subscores? AND were you able to finish every section. The ACT is very much about speed, so sometimes scores are artificially low as an indicator of math skill.
As for Alg 2 and Calc, they are important going forward, but won’t help on the ACT. it stops really at geometry, but has a bit of trig.
Now, on to schools. What type of engineering?
There are lots of schools in PA, some you might even get into with a 19 depending on your other stats. The bigger issue is finding schools that are still taking applications. You are late in the game. Have you applied anywhere yet?
@eyemgh @colorado_mom I got a 17 as my subscore on the ACT and I was not able to finish answering all the questions.
As of know I got accepted into Tuskegee University and California University of Pennsylvania for electrical engineering and Florida Atlantic undecided
It sounds like at least 2 schools like your qualifications… one even for engineering. That’s a good sign. I still like your idea to get some more math experience before college - it will help.
California University of Pennsylvania offers a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, which is less math intensive than an Electrical Engineering degree. That might be the kind of program that could work better for you, unless your math scores and ability really improve. You would still need to work on your math though. Good luck.
You may want to apply to Pennsylvania College of Technology. They’re still taking applications.
Slippery Rock and Lock Haven have beefed up their STEM offerings, you may want to apply. Edinboro has Engineering Technology too. Penn State Greater Allegheny has dorms and would give you an opportunity to improve your math while preparing to transfer to Penn State. Same thing for Pitt Johnstown which would give you an opportunity to transfer to Pitt after 2 years if you do well.
What’s your budget?
Run the NPC on Centenary NJ, Keystone, Hartwick, LaSalle, Canisius,Gannon, Juniata (reach).
Before you can take calculus, you need to take a class called PreCalculus which bridges Algebra2 and Calculus.
None of those schools have ABET accredited engineering.
I’d add Rowan to your list, if they’re still taking applications.
Yes, I looked at Engineering Technology. A 17 ACT Math I’m afraid would be a red flag for most ABET-accredited engineering programs.
I could be wrong, because I’m not as familiar with technology programs, but I’m guessing ABET accreditation is important for those too. None of those tech programs are ABET accredited.
As a Pennsylvania resident, you may be best concentrating on Pennsylvania public/ state related schools (unless Tuskegee or another OOS school gives you money). ABET for Electrical Engineering Technology seems to be California University of Pennsylvania (which you have already been accepted to-congratulations), Bloomsburg, PSU Behrend. For Engineering Technology, PSU Altoona, PSU New Kensington, PSU York, Temple , Pitt Johnstown. Look for ABET accreditation (you can find that online) and consider cost and fit. Good luck.
To the best of my knowledge, ABET is still important for engineering technology degrees.
I don’t mind going to college out of state because I’m also trying to get away from the cold temperatures.
@joelpeters Tuskegee is ABET accredited for Electrical Engineering and California University of Pennsylvania is accredited for Electrical Engineering Technology… Are those the programs that you have been accepted to and are deciding on? It is fine to go out of state as long as you have the resources to pay to do that (or can get merit or need based aid from an OOS school). If that is the case, your options are definitely expanded.
In Pennsylvania, your best bet is Pennsylvania college of technology.
What’s your college budget?
Best bet in Pennsylvania may relate to location, cost. Pennsylvania College of Technology looks good, but also seems like it could be more expensive than other options, like PASSHE schools? Depending on where the OP lives in Pennsylvania, there could be closer options. If financial aid though is better at Pennsylvania College of Technology, that could be a consideration.
@MYOS1634 Anything under 20k
How much would you have to pay at Tuskegee? Be sure to factor in travel costs from Pennsylvania.