<p>Hello, I was wondering if any one out there could chance me...it would be appreciated, and I am out of state. I'm currently a Junior.</p>
<p>GPA:</p>
<p>About 3.3-3.4(don't know the actual value)...UW
Not sure what it is W...but around 3.8 I suppose.</p>
<p>ECs: Did some research with Physics teacher, and some research with Math teacher (differential geometry), Part time job (9th-10th), about 100 hours of community service, self-teaching Astrophysics 1(which is why my GPA is low...sadly), Part-Time Job in 9th and 10th grade (10-15 hours per week)</p>
<p>SAT:
2010 ( 750 M, 600 CR, 660 W)
Going to retake it in March hoping for 2100+</p>
<p>Major(s):
Major in Physics and a minor in Astronomy....undergraduate</p>
<p>Recs:
Mostly from my Math and Physics teachers....great recs...can verify my independent study</p>
<p>Having been accepted to IIT, I can say that you have a very strong chance for admission. Being in state or out does not really matter considering it is a private school. Your GPA is a little low, but I think your SAT is fine (I personally took the ACT being an IL resident so it’s hard for me to say). Your ECs are very good and interesting (however it doesn’t seem like you are part of any set clubs…). I’d say that you’ll be admitted… but that’s just me.</p>
<p>Good Luck! I don’t know if I’ll be going to IIT, but I’m a ChemE anyway.</p>
<p>I’m in one club at the moment, SPEC (our physics and engineering club)…I don’t necessarily believe in going into clubs I don’t enjoy…so I only have a couple that I’m actually in.</p>
<p>I emailed IIT asking about my self-study, and if my teachers can verify it, would they take it into consideration when reviewing my GPA. So, I’ll have to wait for a response.</p>
<p>I think I might apply EA or ED when it boils down to it, so hopefully that will help my chances.</p>
<p>I work in the admissions office at IIT and am also a current undergrad student. There is no different in EA and ED and normal decisions. Your chances are the same no matter when you apply. The only difference between applying early or later is various scholarships that you could be nominated for. Every student is considered for scholarships automatically but there are some time sensitive ones that have are merit based. Also, admission counselors look at the student as a whole, they are looking for a well-rounded student. Strong GPA and test scores are a plus of course too.</p>
<p>Please tell me more about IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology). I got accepted as a Graduate Student, seeking an M.S. in the Armour College of Engineering. I’ve been looking for information about it, but it seems that nobody’s even heard of the school. </p>
<p>Why is it called an “international” private school?</p>
<p>Are there special programs and student organizations within the school?</p>
<p>What is the environment like? Urban or City? Weather–cold or hot?</p>
<p>How is the faculty? Supportive?</p>
<p>How does this school rank compared to other U.S. universities?</p>
<p>Does it provide strong academics?</p>
<p>And what’s the deal about the funding? It seems confusing.</p>
<p>Even though I am not a student, I have two brother’s who are students. One being a graduate student and one an undergrad.</p>
<p>It’s called “international” because it has a very very large international population. It also has many deals (couldn’t think of a better word) with universities around the world.</p>
<p>There are always special programs in basically any school. You would have to look more into it.</p>
<p>IIT is in Chicago. The neighborhood immediately surrounding it is ok, but not the best. If you know anything about Chicago it’s that it is known for being very cold in the winter. Since Lake Michigan is right there you will oftentimes get the lake effects. I mean, it will be warm in the summer, but is typically very cold.</p>
<p>Someone else that goes there can speak for the faculty since I don’t really have a good idea. But from what I have gathered from my brothers, they are very supportive and will work with you through any issues.</p>
<p>The school is ranked in the mid 50s for graduate students by US News and World Rankings. I really don’t know how accurate this is, but it gives an idea.</p>
<p>IIT is known for having very strong academics that will require a lot of work. If you are ready to work hard for your degree, then IIT is a good place for it.</p>
<p>Funding I think depends largely on the department. I’m sure you can contact the school and they will clear you up on this.</p>
<p>Hi BananaJelly,
Salve! hit most of the pertinent points, but I’ll just expand on a few:</p>
<p>IIT is “International” for a couple of reasons; we have a very large population of International students, particularly in the Graduate programs where the percentage ranges from 75-85%, and we do offer graduate programs online and in other countries, most notably in Bangalore, India. </p>
<p>Lots of special programs and clubs…what are your interests? That would be easier to answer.</p>
<p>Climate: Hot in the summer, pretty darn cold in the winter and gorgeous in the fall and spring.</p>
<p>Faculty: Depends on your program. I like them but I’ve been a part of them for 18 years now so that means I’m not the best judge. You do need to realize that IIT is a major research university which means the major focus of many of the faculty is research. If you are doing an M.S. this is to your benefit as it means more research opportunities for you, but it also means that classroom teaching may not be the main focus of some of your faculty. There are also non-research faculty and sometimes you just need to figure out who is best to go to when you have problems.</p>
<p>Environment: Definitely and aggressively URBAN in one of the greatest cities in the world. IIT requires all residential students to get a U-Pass, which allows you unlimited rides on buses and the El trains. This means you can hop on the Red Line or Green Line trains from the south end of the IIT campus and be in the heart of Chicago in about seven minutes. It is an exciting and vibrant city with plenty of cool free entertainment going on all the time.</p>