Engineering Transfer Chances

College Majors Engineering Majors
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<p>Current University - Virginia Tech
Transfering as a Sophmore
Major - General Engineering right now, soon to be EE
HS GPA - 3.6 (4.2 senior year)
SAT - 1380 (750M/630V...dont know about writing, no one looks at it anyways, but i do know i got an 11 on the essay)
College GPA - 3.4-3.5 projected for first semester
Residency - Virginia
Female
First-generation
8 APs - all 4s and 5s</p>

<p>ECs:
-JV lacrosse 9th, Varsity 10th, Winter track 10th-12th (varsity), Spring Track 11th-12th (quit lax because i was way better at track and i played club lacrosse instead of school team)
-captain track 12th, lettered both seasons 11th/12th
-band (marching and wind ensemble (concert)) 9-11th, had to drop 12th due to AP conflicts) - section leader in marching band 11th, play 3 instruments
-Girl Scout Gold Award (50+ hour service project)
-Key Club 10th-12th
-Officer of HS Key Club (4-6hr week commitment)
-tutored at local elementary school 9-12th, 250+ hours total
-Math Honor Society 10th-12th
-Math Team 9th-12th (JV 9/10, V 11/12) lettered 11/12 because I was in top 5 highest scorers for the school, reconized as top 50 at county level 12th
-ROTC scholarship awarded (didn't take it though due to outside circumstances...not sure if i should include this...should i??)
-college tour guide for prospective students
-SWE (society of women engineer) member; sit on various commitees (fundraising, recruiting)
-SEC (society of engineering council) member
-next may, i am walking in Avon's 2-day Breast Cancer Walk - in process raising $1,800 to do so
-active 5K runner (not sure if this is a good "EC" but its a passion i have)</p>

<p>Applying to:
UVA (instate) Engineering
UT-Austin Engineering
U of Miami (Fl) Eng.
Cornell (reach, i know, but dad pays the tuition, so he has input)</p>

<p>I like VT's engineering, but thats all they seem to have, and i want a broader education that includes humanities/other sciences...basically, an engineering education with a liberal arts "flare" to it (i've never gotten below a B+ in an english or history class, and i happen to kick butt in english, as i've never had a teacher who hasn't liked my writing style, even though it tends to be a bit lengthy sometimes =P)
so, if anyone can suggest other schools that are strong in engineering but can offer me a wider range of classes, it would be great =)
What would be my chances at the schools i have so far?</p>

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<p>Im almost positive that youll be accepted at UVA if you nail the essays. UT-Austin and Cornell im less familiar with. Its a shame youll be leaving VT...its a great school.</p>

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<p>i dont like the lack of anything other than engineering...i like UVA's approach to engineering, and their EE department is better also</p>

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<p>I know UT doesn't take very many transfer students into its engineering program, so it may be a reach.</p>

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<p>My buddy from VT who is majoring in Engineering transferred to UVA with a 3.5 GPA. He enrolled this current semester at UVA and is transferring back to VT in the spring 2007 semester. He hates the environment at UVA and feels that he gets a better engineering education at VT. Hes majoring in ChemE. </p>

<p>You will definitely get into UVA Engineering but dont be too disappointed in yourself for going to a less prestigious Engineering program. You should ultimately do what makes you happy and not necessarily what will get you a top managerial position in engineering one day.</p>

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<p>You can get a "top managerial position in engineering" with a degree from any school. Definately do what makes you happy.</p>