I've turned my math grade around... Too late?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>SO These last couple of years I've really been inspired to study physics or engineering, but before then, I kind of just did what I could do in math class without working any harder than I did in my humanities classes and figured my math grades were lower because it wasn't for me. Now I have a 99 in BC calculus, but throughout high school I've gotten mostly 88's and 89's with a couple of low A's... I got a 790 on my Math level 2 subject test, and I've taken/ done really well in physics, physics 2, chem, organic chem classes... I've tried to show interest by interning and going to research camps... But basically I'm worried that it's all too little too late.</p>

<p>So do you think I still have a decent shot at competitive engineering/ physics schools? Which ones?</p>

<p>I'd really appreciate any advice!</p>

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<p>Colleges like trends that show improvement - I think you are in pretty good shape. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>You should have a good shot at a lot of engineering schools. Where are you applying?</p>

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<p>I really don’t know where I stand so I’m applying to a huge range. I’m from Texas, so UT & A&M. Also GA Tech, Cal Poly, Purdue, Northwestern, Harvey Mudd, and Columbia FU. I have standardized test scores that put me in the running for all of these schools, but more and more I’m worried that B’s in math will make the last three pretty much impossible.</p>

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<p>From the list I’m only familiar with Mudd. It’s very intense and a tough admit for all. But you should still apply.</p>

<p>Do you have financial constraints? Mudd and some of the others are around $60k/year.</p>

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<p>I am just going to see where I’m admitted. I’d rather get in and decide I can’t pay than not apply and have something change… I have national merit semifinalist status, so that will pay for all 4 years at some of these schools and about 4 textbooks at others :P</p>