LS&A or CoE - Which to apply?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>My stats: </p>

<pre><code>Out of state, from Texas. I go to a highly competitive high school here.
I haven't calculated my weighted GPA yet, but my GPA is a 4.2 right now. At my school, 4.0 = maximum for regulars, 4.5 = honors, 5.0 = AP classes I've taken 7 AP classes so far in 3 years. I'm taking 5 more this year.
SAT scores: 2120 (Reading: 690, Math: 760, Writing: 670). I'm retaking it in October.
SAT subject: Math: 750, Planning on taking biology and physics in November. I know UM doesn't care much for subjects though.
ACT score: 30 (English: 31, Math: 33, Reading: 32, Science: 24)
I participate in Science Fair every single year, & I make it to the regional level (no HUGE wins though)
Piano player for 11+ years
This past summer, I was accepted into the UTD nanoexplorers program - really prestigious research institute internship
Top 6% of my graduating class (rank 88 out of 1,311)
Clubs: Science Fair, NHS, Spanish Club
Won a few awards in high school for filmmaking/video contests.
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<p>I'm doing early decision, so the deadline is November 1.</p>

<p>The problem is, I'm not sure if I should apply to LS&A or COE. I'm either majoring in computer science or some sort of engineering (probably industrial). I feel that I would have a higher chance of being accepted if i apply to LS&A, because I'm not extraordinarily accomplished at math/science (but decent enough).</p>

<p>I know that I can't apply to both schools. I know that the industrial engineering program is the best in the nation, and that would be a huge selling point to my parents to send me OOS. But then i'm scared I won't be accepted into COE. Is there a way I can switch over (after freshman year or something)?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Your math scores are good enough for CoE. Submit your subject tests anyway, it might help you, it might not, but it definitely won’t hurt. I wouldn’t submit your ACT score though, it’s pretty good, but I think your SAT emphasizes your strength in math more, whereas your Science ACT score might be a bit detrimental. Just make sure your essays show your maturity and you should be fine. In the event that you decide to transfer to LS&A, it’ll be easier to do so from CoE, rather than from LS&A to CoE. Plus, you get access to their career center a few semesters earlier this way, if you’re interested in applying for any internships while you’re a freshman. On a more trivial note, I think CoE get a free t-shirt during orientation, and about 2-3 times as much printing as LS&A.</p>