<p>I am an Asian female applying to some top schools for Mechanical Engineering. My SAT I is 770 CR, 750 W, and 620 Math. My SAT II in Math II is a 730. I have a 3.67 unweighted GPA and a 4.2 weighted. I have ALL B's in my math classes! (Alg.2, Trig, Pre-cal, and now anticipating a B in Calc AB). I am worried that my record does not show that I am strong enough for an engineering major. </p>
<p>Does your prospective major affect your admissions decision (i.e. I would get in if I applied as a history major but I would get rejected as an engineering major)</p>
<p>Do I seem strong enough as an engineering major for schools such as UCSD, UCLA, Cal Poly SLO, or Cal Poly Pomona? If not, could you suggest some schools for me?</p>
<p>Maybe the more important question needs to be why you are seeking a major requiring many classes in a subject that’s not your strength? I fear you may be setting yourself up for a tough slog through college.</p>
<p>I took chemistry (no honors) in sophomore year and received a B first semester and an A second semester. I took AP Biology and AP Physics junior year and earned A’s in both classes, both semesters. Four’s on both exams as well.</p>
<p>To be honest, I don’t consider myself to be weak in math. In my math classes, there would always be one test that I will completely bomb and have it bring down my grade. In the past three years, I’ve always earned advanced in the state testing. Of course, those tests are not going to show up in my record. My SAT I scores are only OKAY and I’m hoping my SAT II Math II will help me. </p>
<p>I have also participated in engineering seminars/workshops. It’s a discipline I’m interested in.</p>
<p>Does your prospective major affect your admissions decision (i.e. I would get in if I applied as a history major but I would get rejected as an engineering major) and does it differ by school?</p>
<p>are there engineering majors that are “easier” to get into than others? I know I want to major in something with engineering/physics, but I am not exactly sure of the specific major.</p>
<p>Yes, major matters at these schools. Engineering are probably the hardest majors at these schools to get into, some disciplines easier than others. You can Google the averages of accepted students, by major, at these schools.</p>
<p>You should have no problem getting into the Cal Polys, and honestly, I’m not sure if the math SAT1 will keep you out of the top UCs. Based on the additional detail you give, I’m thinking another shot at the SAT might yield a higher math score. The irony is you could get lower CR and W scores if you just bring the math to mid 700s.</p>
<p>I am really, really against the idea of taking another test I took the SAT twice. My best sitting gave me the scores I just posted. My September ACTs gave me a 33 English, 32 reading, 27 Math, and 26 science. I’m assuming that my SAT scores are better. </p>
<p>I am planning to take SAT II in Bio and US History on Nov 6 as well, so I don’t think I have another chance of bringing up my SAT I scores. </p>
<p>How are my chances of applying as an engineering major to Georgia Institute of Technology or University of Michigan, Ann Arbor? My aunt recommended these schools to me and I am very interested in going out of state.</p>
<p>You are in range for these schools. Being Female may help, esp at Private schools. The math score is too bad but not a disaster, but your SATII is great.</p>
<p>you could apply for a easy major like environmental science or something and you could change your major to engineering once you get in… idk just throwing stuff out there</p>
<p>Your overall SAT score is very strong. And considering your GPA, SAT and SAT II you would be a strong candidate for many universities. That your lab science grades are mostly As is a positive indicator of your ability to succeed in mechanical engineering.</p>
<p>Taking the SAT a third time is unlikely to help. If there’s one score that can make a difference it’s a SAT II in physics of 700+. Have you considered studying for that and taking it sometime later in the year?</p>
<p>If you’re sure about engineering as your major I encourage you to apply accordingly. Second guessing the admissions process (as by planning an eventual transfer into engineering) is unwise.</p>
<p>As a female going into engineering you clearly would have an advantage.</p>
<p>There are lists of best engineering schools available. With the exception of Caltech the best rated schools are often large. UC Berkeley is the top rated school in California. Other state flagships (e.g. Univ of Illinois Urbana) are highly rated, but these may be reaches for out of state applicants. Among other privates, there’s Cornell, which you may want to consider.</p>
<p>In general, would my math grades and SAT I score hold me back from colleges accepting me as an engineering major? I also believe that my SAT II score isn’t that impressive, as Math II has a very, very generous curve (an 800 is in the 90th percentile)!</p>
I took the SAT twice. My best sitting gave me the scores I just posted. My September ACTs gave me a 33 English, 32 reading, 27 Math, and 26 science. I’m assuming that my SAT scores are better. </p>