Do I have a shot?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Colorado School of Mines
1

<p>I was wondering if I have any shot at getting into Colorado School of Mines. I really like their programs. I’m out of state (NY). Im only a Junior, heres my info:</p>

<p>Gender: Female
High school GPA(unweighted): 3.8 consistent (overall averages between 93-94%, always been on honor role)
Freshman Year:
Honors- Math(geometry, year ahead of average) , English, & Earth Science
Introduction to Engineering and Design (got RIT college credit)
Regular history
Band (French Horn)</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
Honors- English, Biology
AP World history
Algebra 2& Trig (year ahead of average)
Principles of Engineering (got RIT college credit)
Band (French Horn)</p>

<p>Junior Year:
Chemistry
American Literature
Pre-Calculus
AP US History
Civil Engineering & Architecture (Hoping to get RIT college credit)
Science Research (special class my school offers, you pick a topic and research it for 2 years, required to get an internship, researching purifying flowback fluid from fracking wells)- </p>

<p>Senior Year (Expected):
AP-Physics, Environmental Science, AB Calculus
Economics/ PIG
Senior Composition /Contemporary Lit
Science Research</p>

<p>Test Grades-
ACT- 32
SAT- taking in May
AP World- 4</p>

<p>Extra Circulars-
4-H - 3rd grade-12th grade (elected Head of Recreational Committee 2 times, ran for treasurer 2 times, captain of horsebowl team 2 times)
Students for peace and Survival - club 11th and 12th grade
Ski Club- 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
JV Tennis- 10th grade
Varsity Tennis- 11th & 12th grade</p>

<p>Part Time Job- teaching children how to ride horses
Summer Job- Hose Camp-Teaching children how to care for horses</p>

<p>Intended Major: Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering</p>

<p>Any input or advice would be great! Thanks!</p>

2

<p>Yes, you have a great shot. When we visited a year ago (son’s junior year), the average SAT of an enrolling freshman was 1220-1380(CR+M) and average ACT was 27-31, and they recommended you rank in the upper quartile of your HS class; average unweighted GPA was 3.65-3.95. They recommended a rigorous high-school curriculum consisting of 4 units of English, 4 of college-prep/advanced math, 3 of history or social studies, 3 of lab science including either chemistry or physics, 2 electives, and 1 unit of foreign language. You don’t mention your rank, and I don’t see a foreign language, but it looks like you are right there in the mix with everything else you mention. And, based on the info we received during our visit, your stats should qualify you for around $12K scholarship, assuming you keep up the good work. $12K was the going offer for these stats: Comp ACT >/= 29 or SAT >/= 1300 (CR+M) and HS GPA >/= 3.5 OR Comp ACT >/= 28 or SAT >/= 1260 (CR+M) and HS GPA >/= 4.0. Good luck. </p>

3

<p>You have nice stats and I would think that being female would be a plus. Our son was waitlisted to Mines and he has pretty good stats. (We were surprised as his scores appear to be in their top quartile) GPA 4.0W/4.8UW, M + CR 1500, ACT 34,NMF, rank 1/175, SAT II Math 2 - 800, Physics 780. I have not heard if Mines likes you to express interest or not, but it couldn’t hurt to register at their website, visit if possible, or attend an admissions event if they have one in your area.</p>

4

<p>Better than my stats haha 30 ACT 3.8 GPA decent ECs but they weren’t related to engineering at all</p>

<p>I was denied this year for geophysical engineering. Also I got a free application in the mail because I talked to the admission rep when he came to my school so you should meet with a rep at a college fair or something and you may get it too.</p>

5

<p>I got in with 3.86 UW and 29 on ACT. Also received a $12,000 annual scholarship.</p>

6

<p>You have the exact stats as I did, slightly lower GPA but more EC’s. I was waitlisted though, not sure why. Also from NY</p>