Different UVA College Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Should I apply to the UVA School of Engineering or the College of Arts and Sciences?
Also, if I get rejected from the SEAS, can I still be offered admission to the college of arts and sciences? I know VaTech does that, but am not sure if that only applies to ED applicants.</p>

<p>I want to be a chemical engineer, A few of my schools are reach. Just wanted to know what my chances are...</p>

<p>My top choices are tied between UVA, UT-Austin, and VaTech</p>

<p>Asian male, Senior in high school.
4.3 GPA</p>

<p>ACT: 26 (didn't send)
SAT: 1860
Chem - 680
Bio - 660</p>

<p>I was signed up to take the SAT this month, but fell sick with a 103* fever the night before, so it was a no go. Most apps are due in the next week or two and it's pointless to take the SAT again and still reach their scores deadlines.</p>

<p>Out of School:
Volunteer for several charities
Tutor for chemistry, biology, physics and history
Intern at a medical clinic</p>

<p>Work 2 jobs:
1.) Helper/assistant for an event decorator (3 years)
2.) I started my own screen printing business(2 years)</p>

<p>In School:
National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Democrats Club
Spanish Club
President of Wildlife Club</p>

<p>I feel that my essays are pretty strong, but was on the fence as to whether I should apply to the SEAS at UVA or just their college of arts and sciences. It's been my goal to go there for quite some time now, but I feel that I am not good enough to be accepted into the SEAS. I have the essays written for both the College of A&S and SEAS, it's just a matter of picking one. Chemical engineering is my dream, but if I apply to Arts and Sciences as a Biochem major then it will be hard to find a job plus I don't want to go to med school like my parents desire.</p>

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<p>Bump it up</p>

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<p>Well I think you already answered your own question. Your dream is to be a chemical engineer, so you should apply to the SEAS. If you’re in state I think you’ll get in. If you’re out of state, I think it would be a reach for you to get into either college, so you might as well apply to the one that will help you get the job you want.</p>

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<p>Bumpzow bumpbum bumpity bumpbumpbump</p>

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<p>if you’re in-state, you NEED a leadership position. a uva rep came to my school recently and said that since va is so cutthroat and competitive (especially ffx cty, where i live), you not only need good grades and scores (4.15+ weighted, ~1850 sat), but also leadership position to set you apart from others. also, those numbers are the ones she gave me, i didn’t pull them out of my ass. they are average scores/grades from accepted ffx cty students</p>

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<p>Follow your heart. If you look forward to a career of chem engineering, then SEAS is a good option. Do you have any other experiences related to engineering and your intended major? A lot of engi schools focus on those sorts of ECs. Still, write essays, and you have a decent shot.</p>

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