<p>Son completed 2nd new SAT exam in 6/05: best scores of each from both tests-
Math 740, English 650, Writing 650</p>
<p>ACT 30 composite (Math 32)
EC's- fairly average
Computer skills and knowledge- very good, JAVA programming, networking,
will take C+ programming in sr. year, will get good teacher recommendations</p>
<p>Highschool: 4.15 w, u/w 3.65
most difficult courses, several AP's, mainly honors to extent possible, will have
6 or 7 science credits (all AP and honors)
Rank 30-35 out of 350 or so (say within top 10%) competitive HS</p>
<p>Chances and/or other recommendations- Out of sight reach 1%-10%, far reach 11-20% , reach, slight reach, match, or something like that...
ALso, not inclined for e.d. in order to review other prospects</p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon
Rose Hulman
Washington University- STL
Case Western
University of ILL Champaign
Rice
Purdue
RPI</p>
<p>wow, my stats are almost as identical as your son's ( other than the programming!). and I'm also looking at schools with good comp sci programs.</p>
<p>i agree with bandit, rice is definitely a reach, but RPI is a safety for your son. Try contact the RPI admin and see what deal/scholarships they can work out for you son. I dont think he has a great shot at the RPI metals award (because of the rank), but he can definitely get some good scholarships in RPI.</p>
<p>U of illinois look at a lot of your standarized test scores rather than focusing than ECs so that could be a match for your son. (Purdue is easy too)</p>
<p>But u of washington and carnegie mellon are not very easy to get into. Suppose he could improve his SAT by 50-100 points?</p>
<p>Only personal opinions b/c i was visiting and contacting the same schools...</p>