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Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys , I am just interested in my chances for a few schools I plan on applying to for computer engineering.</p>

<p>I'm a white male from WV. </p>

<p>I go to probably one of the most competitive (especially our class but I know that doesn't matter) high schools in the state... but that's not saying much . </p>

<p>Schools I'm interested in (order of importance , Most - least):
1. University of Texas
2. Virginia Tech
3. University of Virginia
4. Carnegie Mellon
5. University of Illinois
6. Rice
7. University of Maryland College park
8. Penn State.</p>

<p>Gpa : Weighted 4.385 . unwieghted , not sure but somewhere around 3.7-3.8 I'd guess. Oh and my current gpa is 5.0
Rank: 21/242 .</p>

<p>Sat score : 1 session, 650 English 690 Math 630 Writing (8 essay). [took twice] 1340/1600 1970/2400
Act : Haven't got back yet but my guess is that it's worse than my SAT</p>

<p>Sat II: 710 US history , 640 MathII ( could definitely do better on math , but most of my schools don't even care)</p>

<p>APs : Compsci A: 4. World History: 4. US History : 4</p>

<p>Current Classes. Ap Calc, Honors Physics, Honors Civics, Honors English , Advanced Programming, Webpage Developmen</p>

<p>ECs:<br>
Serious triathlete for 4 years. I have won many age group divisions throughout the state.</p>

<p>Competitive Cyclist, have won local races in the youth category.</p>

<p>Varsity swim team member for 3 years (did not swim freshman year). State champions 2008.</p>

<p>Varsity cross country member senior year.</p>

<p>Electric/ Acoustic guitarist and songwriter.</p>

<p>Have started to program on my own in Java, and develop games in Actionscript.</p>

<p>Extra Comments: I am a current member of Super Smash Brothers Club, and (officially even though we haven't started yet) a member of Cycling Club. Even though we all know this stuff doesn't matter anyways lol. </p>

<p>Thanks everyone.</p>

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<p>Texas - match
Penn State -match
Illinois - Match
V Tech - mid-low reach
i dont know about the rest </p>

<p>Chance back</p>

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<p>Wait. Does your school use a 5 point scale system? I’m not sure if your GPA can be a 5.0 even if it were weighted unless you have an A+ on all AP classes?..</p>

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<p>Yea we use 5 point scale system (an A in a honors class counts as 5 points). I just have strait A’s and I’m taking all honors classes. lol pretty nice eh?</p>

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<ol>
<li>University of Texas: Matrch</li>
<li>Virginia Tech: Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Virginia: Match</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon: Mid-High Reach</li>
<li>University of Illinois: Match</li>
<li>Rice: High Reach</li>
<li>University of Maryland College park: Match</li>
<li>Penn State.: Match</li>
</ol>

<p>Your scores are what are going to keep you from getting accepted to CM and/or Rice, otherwise I think you’re in everywhere else. Your ECs though I think might edge you into CM, though chances for Rice seem slim due to the low math scores.
Good Luck otherwise!</p>

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<p>I really don’t think ^ he knows his stuff. UT has one of the best B programs in the nation, and McCombs is quite prestigious… </p>

<p>I’d say if you have all A’s</p>

<ol>
<li>University of Texas: Reach</li>
<li>Virginia Tech: Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Virginia: Reach</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon: Reach</li>
<li>University of Illinois: Slight Reach/High Match</li>
<li>Rice: Reach</li>
<li>University of Maryland College park: Match</li>
<li>Penn State.: Slight Reach</li>
</ol>

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<p>Illinois-IN for sure
I am an Illinois resident, and I will vouch for the entire state of Illinois that if you apply to Illinois, you will receive your admissions letter when the university sends them out.</p>

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<p>Jimg: yea sorry not really an expert with the more local universities. I just gave my thought from what I’ve heard generally of the school’s difficulty. So i guess ignore my chances ><</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re a match everywhere with the exception of Carnegie Mellon, Rice, and Illinois, which are reaches. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Carnegie mellon, rice, and UT will be your only reaches. all the others seem like a match.</p>

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<ol>
<li>University of Texas: Matrc</li>
<li>Virginia Tech: Low Reach</li>
<li>University of Virginia: Match</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon: Mid Reach</li>
<li>University of Illinois: Match</li>
<li>Rice: High Reach</li>
<li>University of Maryland College park: Match</li>
<li>Penn State.: Match</li>
</ol>

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