Do I still have a shot at engineering?

Applying to College
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<p>I am a sophomore in high school and...</p>

<p>My extra-curriculars and notable achievements as follows:</p>

<ul>
<li> Star Boy Scout.</li>
<li> Volunteer at “Class Agape” 5 hours weekly.</li>
<li> Concertmaster of String Orchestra Freshman year.</li>
<li> Blue belt in Tae Kwon Do. </li>
<li> Member of Red Cross of Orange County Chapter.</li>
<li> Member of Environmental Club. </li>
<li> Member of Wolfpack Club.<br></li>
<li> Recipient of the “Outstanding Musicianship Award” Freshman year. </li>
</ul>

<p>I want to apply to Purude for engineering. Currently, I have an unweighted GPA of 3.85 and my classes are as follows:</p>

<ul>
<li>CP Humanities 10</li>
<li>CP U.S. History 10</li>
<li>CP Geometry :/</li>
<li>Weight Training</li>
<li>Spanish 2</li>
<li>Concert Orchestra</li>
<li>CP Integrated Science 2</li>
</ul>

<p>Note: "Average" sophomores at my school are only allowed to take AP Art History and AP Music Theory. My weighted freshman GPA was 2.9. Yes, terrible. I have taken the PSAT, but my school has not released the scores yet. Do I still have a shot at Purude for engineering?</p>

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<p>Of course you still have a shot. Continue to concentrate on your studies. All colleges like to see an upward trend in grades. Purdue is an excellent choice for engineering.</p>

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<p>Thanks. Additional questions:
What kind of extra-curriculars should I do SPECIFICALLY for engineering at Purdue?
What would I have to accomplish to obtain a full four-year scholarship to study engineering at Purdue?</p>

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<p>do anything research/math/science related. Most of those scholarships end up with vals, so keep your grades up. As far as oos admissions, theyre not hard at all. Keep it above a 3.5 UW and score a 30+ ACT and your in guaranteed.</p>

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<p>Thank you all.</p>