<p>Hi I'm an International(Korean) student.
I go to a waldulf school called Hartsbrook, and this school has NEITHER honor class NOR AP class. However, I'm planning to take college calculus class in senior. My GPA is between 3.7~3.9 (i'm not sure) which is in top 5% at my school. I'm planning to major in electronical engineering. My SAT score is: CR-510 MATH-740 WR-490 and second one is: CR-500 MATH-700 WR-530. I took SAT subject test on Math 2 and got 740. I have no work experience other than worked at library. I worked as editor of the Lit Megazine called Potluck at school. (I'm planning to apply early on every university I decide to apply.)</p>
<p>What would be my safe line and universities on my reach?
Do I have a chance at Umass, UPenn, Purdue at west lafayette, virginia tech?</p>
<p>Because you are not a native English speaker your relatively low scores in CR and Writing will probabably be overlooked as long as you are applying for a major like Math, Physics or Engineering where your 700 Math score would be seen in a positive light. I agree that UMass is probably the best match for you among the schools you listed.</p>
<p>Critical Reading and Writing will not be thrown out since the SAT is a universal test and a key component in the admissions process. However, since you are an international student the SAT Critical Reading and Writing portions may not be as heavily weighted.</p>
<p>Your chances at uPenn or any other schools of that caliber are virtually out of the question w/ that SAT score. I’d strongly consider studying this summer and taking a retake in the fall.</p>
<p>Even a 700 in math is not indicative of strong mathematical abilities and most likely would not contribute to your chances of getting into most schools even if you’re in math and engineering. Since Sat II math is only 740, you might want to get that up at least to 770+ if you want your math skills to be seen as a positive on your application.</p>
<p>I’m aware that your English abilities might bar you from fully comprehending many of the word questions that appears on sat I and II, so if you really think you’re good at math, its probably better to prove it using regional/national awards from your country of origin (Korea).</p>
<p>Got any AP scores that you could share? perhaps those would be helpful to potential EE majors (especially if you have strong scores on physics AP exams)</p>
<p>And, as a few people already mentioned, since you are an international applicant whose native language is not English, colleges do not look at your CR and W grades, instead they ask you to take the TOEFL. Either way, your math score isn’t really high for someone who is planning in becoming an engineer. I think I’d raise that a little. But, all in all, I think you have a good chance at UMass and MAYBE Virginia Tech and Purdue.</p>
<p>well upenn is basically out of the question
vtech and purude being reaches
get your SATS up get some EC’s & take subject tests in math & science</p>
<p>R.P.I. is still going to be a reach. The avg SAT scores for the Class of 2014 are 1363/1600 and about 2000/2400 so they are creeping up on the lower Ivies for SAT scores. The acceptance rate has plunged from about 78% to 38% in the last six years. </p>
<p>Can’t hurt to apply but just trying to give you realistic idea of what your chances are.</p>
<p>The biggest problem I faced other than SAT score is that my school does not offer AP classes and I can’t just study it and take one. Also, I’m rising senior and there is no chance of taking AP.</p>
<p>How about Drexel University in Philadelphia? It has an excellent engineering program, and the average freshman profile is a 3.5 GPA and and 1210 SAT (Reading and Math). Your GPA and composite SAT exceed those averages, so you would have a good chance.</p>