I recently applied for early action at OSU, which is my top option right now. However, I’m trying to find colleges in Ohio that I can use as backup options. I’m not too familiar with any other colleges in Ohio other than OSU. Any recommendations/insight? Currently, I’m standing at a 25 composite ACT score (not great, but I’m waiting on my September scores) and have a 3.86 GPA. I’m planning on majoring in aerospace engineering; however, I’m considering pre-law as second option. I have taken various honors and AP courses. I am also in National Honors Society (for what it’s worth).
University of Akron and University of Cincinnati both have aerospace engineering. There are lots of mechanical engineers and electrical engineers that work in the aerospace industry. If you would broaden your major to ME or EE you’d have more options.
University of Toledo would offer you a $5,000/year merit scholarship for your gpa and current test score. http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/2019/ University of Toledo offers both ME and EE degrees and have a mandatory co-op program (students get paid). Wright State also offers ME and EE and their location adjacent to an air force base and research center provides their students with opportunities to pursue either full time or part time paid co-ops/internships.
Did you list Marion as the preferred alternate campus on your application? They offer the first two years of most of the engineering majors, have an honors program, and a new science building. They also have generous merit aid.
https://osumarion.osu.edu/academics/honors/marion-scholarship-info.html
“Early Action applicants to Columbus who receive a decision of “Deferred” or who accept the offer of a position on the Waitlist are encouraged to consider changing their application to the Marion campus by our February 1 deadline to ensure consideration for a potential Marion campus scholarship award.”