My Chances in Caltech, MIT, Stanford, etc.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a high school junior who studies in a small private school in the Philippines. I've always thought that I could take up an Aero/Astro Engineering or Applied Physics degree and end up in a major aerospace or astronautical company.</p>

<p>Here are some stats:
GPA (unweighted): 96% (4.0/4.0)
SAT (based on practice exam 2 months ago): 2030 (Still working on this)
SAT Math II: 800 (Took the test earlier this month)
SAT Physics (based on practice exam 3 months ago): 650 (Definitely working on this)</p>

<p>Although my school also doesn't offer any AP courses, I'm planning to take the AP Calculus AB test which I think I can score decently in since I studied this topic in middle school with the help of an advanced math program.</p>

<p>EC's include: Robotics Team (current president), Music Ensemble (bassist), Foreign Relations-type Club (current president), Member of Various Bands (This story is too complicated to even start telling), Solo Musician (I do musical side projects, and I've been working on my first proper album), Director/Scriptwriter of 2 School Productions</p>

<p>My prospects include: Caltech, MIT, Stanford, UCB, UCLA, UCSD, GATech, CalPoly</p>

<p>You may also assist me in finding some other great engineering college aside from those I've listed above.</p>

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<p>If you are going to study for AP Calculus study for BC not AB. You are going to want all of your SAT II tests to be over 700, we’ll over if you are looking at Caltech or MIT. If it were me and my school didn’t offer AP courses I’d first try to get a killer ACT or SAT and get 3 top notch SAT II test scores before even thinking about self study for AP tests. Some of these colleges require SAT II and look ate these tests as an indication that you have mastered the material - they basically serve the same function as an AP exam. You are going to want a 2250 or higher SAT or a 34 or higher ACT. It is possible you will score much higher on ACT in relative terms. My daughter scored 36 on ACT and 2070 on SAT. This wide a spread may not be common but your situation might be similar. Of the colleges you have listed Georgia Tech is the best fit in terms of your current stats and intended majors. Good luck</p>