Hi everyone I’m an Indian Male in TN and I would like to know how competitive I am at this school.
My stats are :
3.45 UW GPA (this can become a 3.55 at the end of 1st semester senior year).
4.04 W GPA (this can become a 4.13 at the end of 1st semester senior year).
35 ACT (36 Superscore)
1420 PSAT
SAT 2’s Scores Pending (Math 2 & Physics)
Full IB Diploma Curriculum (5 HL classes and 1 SL)
EC’s (simplified list):
3 years varsity soccer
3 years MUN
2 years Robotics
2 years Knowledge Bowl
1 year History Bowl
2 years Badminton Club
Attended Advanced Space Academy for 1 week, earned one undergrad credit.
Attended Harvard Summer School for 7 weeks, earned eight undergrad credits.
10 Week Research with a College Professor
2 year Intern at an IT firm
Secretary Badminton Club
Co-President Astronomy Club
Co-President of ACT/SAT Tutoring group
Trend: Very Good 9th grade, OK 10th Grade, Bad 11th Grade, Hopefully Very Good 12th Grade
School doesn’t have class rank.
Thank you!
Any feedback would be good
My friend had a similar GPA and was waitlisted but since you are only a junior you’re on a good track to get in; just really try to bring that GPA up more during your senior year. Outstanding ECs tho will prob compensate for a lower GPA.
What were his test scores? @PrincessJas
I got in with a 3.9 (college GPA.) She was applying as a transfer student from college with a 3.45 GPA, test scores weren’t requested as they’re optional for transfers. However, I know that you’re applying as a freshman so here are the official 2015 fall midranges for regularly admitted FRESHMAN students that RU gave me as a handout at a visit.
School of Engineering (you seem to have an interest in this subject type so yea) SAT 1910-2180, ACT 28-33, GPA 3.7-4.2.
School of Arts and Sciences: SAT: 1750-2060, ACT 26-31, GPA 3.6-4.0.
Hope this helps. Also apply as soon as apps open because spots fill up quickly, which might be a factor as to why my friend got waitlisted.
Also when you apply, you’re allowed to apply to up to 3 RU schools at once so I suggest applying to Engineering, then maybe business and arts & sciences so if you’re denied admission from engineering, you can still enter Rutgers through another school and transfer to the engineering program later on when you raise your GPA. Just a tip on maximizing your chances of getting your foot into the door. 
My friend was waitlisted from School of Arts/sci, btw.