Schools to apply to: Mechanical Engineering

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<p>I want to apply as a mechanical engineering major. My exact major is likely to change but I'm pretty sure I want to be an engineer. I want to go to a medium or large school in the United States that will allow me to change my major to a different engineering major if I change my mind later.</p>

<p>Class rank- top 10%
Weighted GPA- 4.54
Unweighted GPA- 4.0</p>

<p>SAT- 2160 (650 CR, 800 M, 710 W)</p>

<p>AP SCORES:
Calculus BC- 5
Chemistry- 3
European History- 4
Statistics- 5
U.S. History- 5
World History- 5</p>

<p>SAT SUBJECT TEST SCORES:
Chemistry- 700
Math Level 2- 740
U.S. History- 760
World History- 680</p>

<p>Senior Schedule:
AP Psychology
IB English IV HL
IB History IV HL
IB Biology HL
IB Spanish SL
IB Theory of Knowledge
String Orchestra
Cross Country</p>

<p>AWARDS:
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended Student
Certificate of Merit Advanced Level Piano
Honor Orchestra
IB Diploma Candidate</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE:
National Honor Society (Secretary-12, Treasurer-11)
Girl Scouts (Vice President-11/12, Secretary-9/10), Day Camp Counselor 9-12)
Music for Seniors (Co-President-12)- play piano/violin at senior home
California Scholarship Federation
Key Club</p>

<p>OTHER EC's:
Cross Country (9-12)
Piano (9-12)- CM Advanced Level, Branch Honors, performed at state convention
Violin (9-12)- Honor Orchestra, freshman orchestra concertmaster, first violin for advanced orchestra
Pit Orchestra for School Musicals (9,11)</p>

<p>What are some colleges I should apply to?</p>

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<p>Are you a California resident? Do you have cost constraints?</p>

<p>Try putting “change major engineering” in each school’s search box to see what its policy on that is.</p>

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<p>Your stats would get you good sized merit at some schools.</p>

<p>How much will your family pay? If you don’t know, ask them.</p>

<p>Alabama would give you free tuition plus 2500 per year (about $110k) for being an eng’g major with your stats if you apply before Dec 15.</p>

<p>Alabama will let you change majors, change eng’g disciplines. All Eng’g disciplines are ABET accredited. Bama has a brand new mega sized Science and Engineering Complex…gorgeous and state of the art.</p>

<p>Your remaining costs at Bama would be about $12k per year…so a good financial safety. </p>

<p>The apps are quick and easy…no essays, no LORs. The scholarships are assured, but you do need to fill out the app.</p>