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<p>I will include some of my academic standings and some information on what I am looking for in a college, along with some colleges / universities that I have found to match some of my needs. I would appreciate your help in finding the best match for me, and/or any other advice that you have.</p>

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Academics

ACT Composite (Sophomore Year): 27
***** Will be taking Junior year as well; I'm hoping for a 29-31

**Cumulative Weighted GPA:** *3.9889* **Cumulative Unweighted GPA:** *3.7667* **Class Rank:** *44 out of 451/i

Schedule Junior Year:
*English 11 Honors
Advanced Broadcasting
Editorial Leadership-Broadcast
German IV
IB History Of The Amer HL 11
Pre-Calculus
IB Chemistry Hl 11Th
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Seeking...

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[li]Chemical Engineering Major[/li][li]Study Abroad (Specifically Germany)[/li][li]Somewhat Selective / Private[/li][/ol]


Colleges I am considering!

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<p>Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA</p>

<p>Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA</p>

<p>Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN</p>

<p>Hampton University
Hampton, VA</p>

<p>Lafayette College
Easton, PA</p>

<p>Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA</p>

<p>Northeastern University
Boston, MA</p>

<p>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY</p>

<p>Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ</p>

<p>Tulane University
New Orleans, LA</p>

<p>University of Rochester
Rochester, NY</p>

<p>University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK</p>

<p>Villanova University
Villanova, PA</p>

<p>So please, recommend colleges you think will be a great match for me! I appreciate any responses or advice, thank you! I haven't looked into the abroad programs of every college I listed (I just know that each has a program). So, if you could provide any information on colleges that offer chemical engineering majors with German abroad programs that would be fantastic!</p>

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<p>I understand that that is a lot of information in one post! To sum it up, I am really just looking for a college that fits my needs of a Chemical Engineering Major and a good German Abroad program! I provided my academic information so you can kind of take into account my competitiveness! I appreciate any help!</p>

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<p>I’m afraid your link did not work! But thanks for the response, I will definitely look further into this college!</p>

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<p>I actually found the blog post by using the rest of the URL that did go through! I will definitely read it, thank you!</p>

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<p>U of Delaware should be on a Chem Eng list but I’m not sure they have a German study abroad.</p>

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<p>“The University of Delaware launched America’s first study abroad program in 1923”, and I actually found that they have a two programs in Germany (one that focuses on German itself, and the other that is just located in Germany) so it is definitely something I will consider! Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>If you get your test scores up, consider Tufts -
[Tufts</a> University - Office of Programs Abroad](<a href=“Education Abroad Overview | AS&E Students”>Education Abroad Overview | AS&E Students)</p>

<p>Consider WPI, where you can study in Konstanz Germany as part of fulfilling your Humanities and Arts requirement, and where there are also project-based opportunities to travel -
[Interdisciplinary</a> and Global Studies Division - WPI](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/academics/igsd.html]Interdisciplinary”>http://www.wpi.edu/academics/igsd.html)
[Interdisciplinary</a> & Global Studies Division - Konstanz, Germany](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/academics/GPP/Centers/konsta291.html]Interdisciplinary”>http://www.wpi.edu/academics/GPP/Centers/konsta291.html)</p>

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<p>Thank you for your help! One thing I did notice while skimming is that the program at Tufts is for practically Junior exclusively. Is this something common with studying abroad?</p>

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<p>Perhaps consider Purdue.</p>

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<p>Re: Tufts - Not sure about the junior issue though *traditionally *that was the year when most kids went abroad. There is this quote on the site “Applications are accepted from sophomores or juniors who are full-time students in good academic and disciplinary standing”.
Note that Tufts has a bunch of its own programs abroad (the Tubingen program is one) but you can also go with other non-Tufts programs as well, as long as they are approved. There is a long list. [Tufts</a> University - Office of Programs Abroad](<a href=“Education Abroad Overview | AS&E Students”>Education Abroad Overview | AS&E Students)
Engineers have a harder time scheduling in study abroad, so to do it you just need to talk with your academic advisor early on so you can make sure your schedule will allow it. You have to take the extra step of having any non-Tufts program approved by the Engineering School. It is a popular option at Tufts though!</p>

<p>Wow, just bumped into this very relevant article!
<a href=“http://www.tuftsdaily.com/features/studying-abroad-easier-than-it-seems-for-engineering-students-1.2725882#.USkD2_LNjk0[/url]”>http://www.tuftsdaily.com/features/studying-abroad-easier-than-it-seems-for-engineering-students-1.2725882#.USkD2_LNjk0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>You may want to look at the University of Alabama. I know it seems out there and when I first was told to look at it I was a little nervous but it is really an amazing school. They give amazing oos scholarships and they are a great school. the engierneing is very good for undergrad and often gives full tuition scholarships. Full of spirit and excitement. The campus is one of the prettiest in the country and if you get into the honors college you are promised class with under 20 students. So although it is a big school you get that small feel. The dorms are drop dead gorgeous. You get your own little apartment with three other people and they staff are just the nicest people. Study abroad is very easy to do and the university encourages it and will assist you with any needs.I encourage you to check it out and message me if you have any questions. Good luck with the process!</p>

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<p>In 1837, The University of Alabama became one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering classes.</p>

<p>About the College
Today, UA’s fully accredited College of Engineering has nearly 3,900 students and more than 110 faculty. In the last eight years, students in the College have been recognized 11 times as USA Today All-USA College Academic Team members, four received Goldwater scholars, seven received Hollings scholars along with a Portz scholar and a Truman scholar.</p>

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<p>I think your list is pretty solid. You might also consider Union College (upstate NY) which I believe is test optional. As an aside, my D is a freshman at Lafayette College (science major, not engineering) and absolutely loves it there.</p>

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<p>Many of the study abroad programs are offered to nearly all schools, so I wouldn’t worry so much about that.</p>

<p>How much will your parents pay? If you don’t know, ask them.</p>

<p>Be sure to apply to a few financial safeties that you know are affordable because of large merit awards or family funding. </p>

<p>My son is graduating with a ChemE degree from Alabama this May. Bama has a brand new mega-sized high tech Science and Eng’g Complex. My son has been accepted to med school, so that’s what he’ll be doing next fall. Bama is gorgeous, has strong academics, is very friendly, and has amazing scholarships.</p>