Grades related to intended major

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I have a desire to major in mech engineering, and I do know it's for me. The only problem I have is that my A- and B from the last semester are directly related to it. (This last semester of junior year) A- in Hon. Physics and B in AP Calc AB. The rest of the grades are A's. Will it hurt me in college admissions? Will I still be able to safely get into 3rd tier schools? (I'll provide my info shortly) I still hope that these grades can be somewhat overlooked as they are honors and AP</p>

<p>Additional info:</p>

<p>UW GPA: 3.8
ACT: 32
Rank: Top 5%
4 AP classes this year, 10 by the end of high school
Slightly above average EC's
no hooks</p>

<p>If it matters, University of Illinois, Chicago is my safety. From there it only gets tougher (Perdue, Iowa State, IIT, UIUC)</p>

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<p>Actually, IIT and Iowa State are not much tougher than UIC…</p>

<p>UIC: Safety
Iowa State: Low match
IIT: Low match
Purdue: Low match
UIUC: Match</p>

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<p>Why don’t you apply to some higher ranked ones that you like? Unless you specifically want to go to those, you should. I think that you are underestimating yourself.</p>

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<p>Maybe the deadlines for reaches in MechE have passed…</p>