Do I have a shot at Cooper Union?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cooper Union
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I’d really appreciate any feedback! Also, suggest other schools please!

GPA - 3.78/4 uw, 4.4 weighted, upward trend from freshman B+'s to current straight A’s
New SAT: 1560/1600
SAT Subjects: Bio (780), Math2 (770)
AP Scores: Biology (5), Chemistry (5), Calculus BC (4), Physics 1 (4), Capstone (4), Language (5), US History (4)
Senior Year Schedule: AP Literature, AP Statistics, AP World History, AP Physics 2, AP Seminar, Bionuclear Chemistry

Clubs:

President and Founder of “Feed Those Who Need”
We hold unique fundraisers to raise funds and support international non profit organizations that provide sustainable food, water and health to others. We have raised 10k total for organizations.

Student Government Association (9-10 Class Officer, 11 President, 12 Board of Education Lesion)
Not much to expand here, helped coordinate with Technology department to get school devices for each student.

President and Founder of Technology Student Association
I came first in state for Prepared Presentation and Biotech Engineering Design, 5th nationally for Prepared Presentation and 11th for Biotech Engineering Design.

Secretary of Habitat for Humanity
Been a member for 3 years, secretary this upcoming year

Body Design Captain of Shell EcoMarathon Club
We came first in documentation and top 20 on the continent

FIRST Robotics
We won some awards at the regional conference, not much leadership role

Captain of Emerald Knight Robotics
Came 4th in state, 7th regionally

Awards:

  • TSA 5th Place in Nation for Prepared Presentation (1st Place in state)
  • TSA 11th Place in Nation for Biotech Engineering Design (1st Place in state)
  • Siemens Competition Semifinalist
  • Neuroscience Research Prize (1st Place)
  • JSHS National Finalist
  • Engineering for You Video Competition (1st Place)

Internships/Volunteering:

  • Published 3 cognitive neuroscience articles; author of 2, co-author of 1 (~600 hours)
  • Volunteer at local hospital (~200 hours)
  • Volunteer at VITAS hospice (~200 hours)
  • Push for Poverty- local event, performed 10,000 pushups last July to raise money for building schools in poverty struck neighborhoods

Jobs/Other ECs:

  • Played electric violin for 7 years and classical for 10 years- classical quartet, funk band, pop band, etc.
  • Tutored- earned approximately $1,500 doing so
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Oh yeah, I’m applying for engineering

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Listen, check out Wichita State university. I worked at IT help desk for 26 yrs. great kids and a great stem program. i’ll put u in touch with Randy Clements in compsci. he’ll set u straight.

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Wow great minds must think alike because I emailed him about the STEM program there yesterday, thanks though @DedicatedParent4

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Wow great profile. What type of articles did you publish in? Were they news or peer reviewed scientific journals?

If you are interested in Neuroscience and engineering - no better place than Duke

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@sgopal2 Thanks, one of the articles was about self-deception relating to social pressure and the MPFC, the other two were related to self-enhancement/overclaiming. I wish I could go to Duke, can’t afford it :frowning:

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The endowment at Cooper Union has come under a lot of strain in recent years. I’m sure you already know this, but you’ll have to pay 1/2 tuition plus room/board and other fees at Cooper Union.

Duke has several full tuition + board scholarships – in particular look at the Robertsons Scholars. You would have a good shot. You need to apply for Robertsons separately though.

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@sgopal2 how would you size me up with Duke? Also, I am looking at Cooper Union because I could commute from home :wink:

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You’ve got a great chance at Duke. Definitely apply

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Oh yeah. u bet your britches