Getting into Purdue Engineering

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<p>Hey everyone!
This is my first post and I have a few questions about Purdue Engineering.</p>

<p>-First, I feel that I can get in, but I also need to consider any scholarship options and wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience in which they did or did not recieve what they wanted.</p>

<p>32 ACT (30 Math | 35 English | 34 Writing | 32 Combined | 28 Science)
2080 SAT (740 Math | 690 English | 650 Writing)</p>

<p>I took 16 AP and IB classes over my 4 years in high school (I'm only a junior, but I'm in the IB program and my courses are already set) with a unweighted GPA of around 3.78</p>

<p>I not currently sure what my weighted GPA is. I have played hockey all 4 years, 2 different leagues per year, lacrosse for 2 years, orchestra for 4 years, as well as forensics for all 4 years (speech team, not forensic science, lol :P) Chess for a year. Due to IB and School Requirements I have logged over 75 hours of service.</p>

<p>Again, I just want to know my prospects for recieving scholarships. I heard that they recently altered their requirements for their scholarships, so if anyone can enlighten me that would be wonderful.</p>

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<li>Secondly, I think I'm interested in Electrical Engineering, but I honestly don't know too much about it. If someone could elaborate on "what" Electrical Engineering is, what job opportunities are, or if there is a specific subsection of this section of engineering or a different section completely that you prefer, please help me out :D</li>
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<p>Again, thanks for your answers and support, they will hold great importance in relation to my college choice. Also, I hope I don't come across as snobby by posting all this stuff; I'm honestly not trying to show off or anything, but just want to know what my numbers mean ^.^</p>

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<p>I’m pretty damn sure you will get accepted. </p>

<p>Here is the merit scholarship site:
[Purdue</a> University - Merit_Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/costs/merit_scholarships.html#1]Purdue”>http://www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/costs/merit_scholarships.html#1)</p>

<p>They used to include minimum GPA and SAT/ACT scores for each scholarship but they changed it recently. I’m pretty sure you will qualify for at least the Presidential Scholarship with those stats.</p>

<p>In terms of jobs and majors look at this site:
[url=<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm]Engineers[/url”>http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm]Engineers[/url</a>]</p>

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<p>Thanks jimgotkp!
That calms me down a bit ^.^
lol</p>

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<p>Your scores and course rigor are amazing! Of COURSE you’ll get in!</p>

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<p>As for electrical engineering, check out [Purdue</a> University - ECE Undergraduate Office](<a href=“http://posserver.ecn.purdue.edu/eceugo/]Purdue”>Undergraduate Office : Undergraduate Programs : Academics - Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering - Purdue University)</p>

<p>It’s the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) undergraduate advisors’ site. It has plenty of information on what classes you can take as a ECE student, what subfields there are, what options you have regarding internships, co-ops, research etc.</p>

<p>Personally, I’m in ECE and I’m focusing on nanotechnology. It’s a relatively new field, it’s pretty exciting and from I’ve been told it’s the next big thing. Though I do take that last bit with a grain of salt</p>

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<p>Nanotechnology sounds extremely interesting to me, so that’s definately something to consider.</p>

<p>~Thank you Hermione :D</p>

<p>Thanks for all the help guys :smiley:
I’m also looking at Rose-Hulman and several other engineering-focused schools.
With the recent change in the scholarship requirements for Purdue however it seems that it’s the place for me ^.^</p>

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<p>Well, if you plan to attend and you’re interested in doing research in nanotech, check out the SURF program next year. It’s a summer research program (freshmen can apply) and they have plenty of nanotech-related opportunities available. This year, we have about 25 students working on the nanoHUB project.</p>

<p>Also, if you have any specific questions about EE, you’re more than welcome to PM me.</p>

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<p>Thanks :slight_smile:
My current issue is -
While I may have good scores on my testing (finally got my AP scores! lol.)
I don’t have any background in electronics or nanotechnology.
How important are these backgrounds?</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about your backgrounds. No one expects you to know anything about electronics/nanotech. That’s why you’re going to college in the first place.</p>

<p>If you do plan on applying to SURF/nanoHUB, just try to show enthusiasm and explain why you’re interested. I think when I applied, I said I wanted to do research to see what it’s like and I want to do nanotech because it seems like it’ll play a pivotal role.</p>