Hey guys, I’ve already applied to several schools but I wanted to get some input from other people. I’m a Michigan resident with a passion for CS who doesn’t really want to spend more than $50,000 a year. I’ll list some stats below. If you were in my shoes, where would you apply and why?
Already applied to: UMich, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Wisconsin - Madison, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and Maryland - CP.
Stats:
GPA: 4.01W, 3.73UW
Class Rank: 39/530
SAT: 1420 (700M/720R&W)
APs Taken/Taking: (9/14 offered) Physics I, US History, Calc AB, Statistics, Calc BC, Composition, Literature, CS Principles, Chemistry
Dual Enrollment: CS classes Junior year at Eastern Michigan University (3 credits) and Senior year at UM Flint (10 credits).
Extracurriculars: Guide Dog Breeding Stock Host (raise and care for litters of future guide dogs), Piano, Cyber Patriot, NHS, Varsity Cross Country, Internship at Farm Bureau Insurance, Track Camp Volunteer, Club Baseball, Gleaners Food Bank Volunteer, Link Crew.
CS is competitive just about everywhere. A couple of universities that aren’t quite as competitive but are very good are University of Minnesota (It’s cheaper than other flagships and comes in around your budget) and Santa Clara University (somewhat over budget but they hand out merit money) which is right in Silicon Valley and is well respected in that area.
Are you interested in Canadian schools? Admissions is competitive, but you have a shot and they are excellent and are in budget. University of Waterloo and University of Toronto are driving distance from your home.
