<p>I need to add some more schools, b/c I feel like my SAT scores opened up new possibilities for me that I didn't think existed. I would like to major in Computer Engineering.</p>
<p>My GPA (no BS/auto A+ classes): 3.43 (Consistent...3.44, 3.45, likely a 3.40ish this year).
My SATs: 800M, 760W, 600CR (Going to try and get up by October using Direct Hits)
APs: Chem (Jr), Physics B, Calc AB (or BC), Bio, US Gov't (all Sr)
Rest are honors classes.
I go to a private school.
Okay ECs (very consistent).</p>
<p>Extra info for DunninLA & Co. that I forgot:
My school is very competitive, one of the top one's in CT. Sends a fair amount of people to top school.
GPA is unweighted.
I'm ranked 31/220ish.
Academic Awards - No, leadership - Will find out next year :). Might be a Captain in one or two clubs.
Generally speaking, 2/3% of kids will go to HYPSM each year.</p>
<p>But based on this very general look, any schools I should be considering? (I didn't give you my current list, so I may see some repeats, but just suggest schools in my range. I will tell you guys which one's I already have on my list after you guys suggest them.)</p>
<p>How competitive is your school?
Is our GPA weighted or unweighted?
What is your ranking in school… if not known, what do you estimate?
What % of kids in your school are traditionally admitted into: 1) HYPSM?, 2) the rest of the Top 20?, 3) the rest of the top 50?
Do you have any academic awards or leadership heavy extra curriculars?</p>
<p>My school is very competitive, one of the top one’s in CT. Sends a fair amount of people to top school.
GPA is unweighted.
I’m ranked 31/220ish.
Academic Awards - No, leadership - Will find out next year :). Might be a Captain in one or two clubs.
Generally speaking, 2/3% of kids will go to HYPSM each year.</p>
<p>Do you mean that 2/3 of the students go to schools like HYPSM each year, or that 2 or 3 students go? Will your counselor check the box for most challenging schedule, or not? Are you likely to have good recs or great recs?</p>
<p>To have a solid shot at CMU work on your GPA, SAT CR section & do something interesting on the volunteer front this summer. (Take a good look at UMD’s College of Engineering–you have a chance at their Honors College & get some $$. They have a good reputation in computer science & you’ll be impressed with their facilities if you visit.) Good luck!</p>
<p>I am doing Computer Engineering, not Computer Science. I know the difference isn’t all that much, but it’s definitely there. I don’t think my GPA is good enough for any honors colleges anywhere. Such as UConn - average SAT is 1400 (ding, ding, ding) but they are also Top 5%. However, since that’d be in-state, they would know about my school’s reputation and how I would be Top 5% if I went to my local public school (not a horrible public school, but the kids are nothing like the kids I take classes w/ now).</p>
<p>Georgia Tech is high on my list, but I didn’t have Johns Hopkins. WF doesn’t have a CompEng program, but thanks for the suggestions! More?</p>
<p>Also - quick question: when doing undergrad, should I be looking for top ranked schools or prestigious schools (we all know that Johns Hopkins is a very prestigious school, but Georgia Tech would be considered higher ranked for Computer Engineering iirc). Which one is more important for Undergrad? I do plan on going to Grad School, fwiw.</p>
<p>I think your CR score needs improving. If it doesn’t go up, it can keep you out of top schools. You’re from Conn, so you’re not from a unique area for top schools.</p>
<p>Can your parents afford to pay $50k+ for the school of your choice? If not, then you’ll need to carefully choose schools that will either meet need or give big merit.</p>
<p>Yeah, we’re pretty well off, so money doesn’t matter (hence Northwestern, etc…). I’m going to get CR up (Direct Hits). Does anybody know the answer to my question above?</p>
<p>Which one is more important for Undergrad: top ranked schools or prestigious school. In other words, let’s just say that hypothetically, Harvard had CompEng (they might, idk) but it was only ranked #20. Whereas I could go to UMD ranked #5 (another hypothetical ranking). Would it be better to go to UMD or Harvard (Harvard = more prestigious but UMD = better ranked in engineering)?</p>