<p>My first time taking my ACT, I got a 36 on the Science section of the ACT (34 composite). As an engineering applicant, how much will this score actually affect my decisions at the following schools?</p>
<p>University of Michigan
UC-Berkeley
Ohio State
Georgia Tech
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Purdue University</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>34 is a very good ACT score. The only place where a specific section makes a difference where a school says they will accept ACT in lieu of SAT + 2 subject tests. Otherwise, it is just a section.</p>
<p>If you have a good GPA with a high class rank, most of these schools should admit you. However, all are State schools which means many will charge you non-resident tuition.</p>
<p>My GPA is a lackluster 3.65, unweighted. SAT super-scored among 2 sittings, is 2230 (780 CR, 760 M, 690 W). </p>
<p>ECs are decent, stellar when it comes to music (2 years All-State Band/ Jazz, various community ensembles, the music experience SCREAMS dedication), somewhat lacking when it comes to STEM areas. A solid amount of volunteer/ service work.</p>
<p>Berkeley is looking like a long shot, while Michigan and GTech are looking a bit iffy at the moment. </p>
<p>Really, I just wanted get the question out there to see if the Science subscore would positively affect my chances on an engineering application. Thanks for the response!</p>
<p>EDIT: Also forgot to add Penn State to this list.</p>
<p>Your GPA is probably going to matter more.</p>
<p>You’re applying to a LOT of OOS publics. Will your parnts pay for those? They don’t give great aid to OOS students.</p>
<p>Yeah, finances shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve found myself under some pretty fortunate circumstances for which I am very thankful.</p>
<p>I’m in Akron, so OSU is my only in-state school.</p>
<p>Are you from Ohio? What engineering are you interested in?</p>
<p>@texaspg I am indeed from Ohio. I’m most interested in mechanical engineering, but I applied as an undeclared engineering major to all of those schools.</p>
<p>Doesn’t OSU have rolling admissions? I think Georgia Tech does too. Someone in Texas last year was not told until after January for UTexas but heard back from GTECH in December.</p>
<p>You should also apply to schools like Pitt and Alabama. Most schools will work out fine for Engineering.</p>
<p>After the early action deadlines, I believe you are correct. I applied EA though so they should be out soon. </p>
<p>I visited Pitt and CMU and while I love Pittsburgh, I wasn’t a huge fan of the campus area.</p>
<p>GTech is as southward as I’m willing to go haha</p>
<p>Why not Case Western?</p>
<p>Just a bit too small for my tastes. Also, I’m not a fan of Cleveland.</p>
<p>Only Indians huh? :p</p>
<p>Correct haha. The actual city doesn’t do it for me.</p>