Accepted:
UCF (top choice!)
FSU
RIT (2nd choice major + 18K scholarship)
Waitlisted:
Northeastern
Purdue
Rejected:
MIT
Georgia Tech
UF
Swarthmore
Waiting on one more local safety school, but I’m probably going to UCF. Honestly I’m thrilled by this outcome, Orlando was my old home town and UCF just feels like a great fit for me. I’m planning on getting a BS in MechE, then going for a masters (CS maybe?). Thank you to everyone who helped me out in this thread! I was very naive in the beginning, but now I feel like I have a clear plan for the future, and it’s really exciting.
Advice for future applicants:
International or not, try to have more safeties/matches in your list. I got a lot of rejections in a row, and it felt really disheartening and sometimes hopeless. Having lots of options will really help you, and some colleges may surprise you! Also, start your applications early because senior year can get hectic. Good luck!
