<p>Knowing the 15% is a conservative estimate for a school that doesn’t give rankings, and is based on the unweighted GPA greatly improves my estimate of your qualifications. Universities do their own weighting from the raw grades, and after checking with your GC, should perceive you as effectively being near the top of your class in ability. Be certain you took the “optional” writing section of the ACT. My daughter didn’t, we had something to go to that afternoon, and discovered that most schools she is interested in require it if they are to accept the ACT, so she is going to have to retake it. Consider doing some prep work and retaking the SAT. Its cheap. Get another SAT II under your belt, preferably a science given your interest in engineering.</p>